Alexa Silvestre
Dallas
Summary
Compassionate Registered Med/Surg Nurse with expertise in patient education, direct care. Proven ability to collaborate on individualized care strategies and lead nursing teams to enhance patient outcomes.
Offering a solid foundation in healthcare principles and a strong desire to learn and grow in this environment. Brings ability to quickly acquire essential nursing practices and techniques, including patient assessment and care planning. Ready to use and develop skills in patient care and medical procedures in the Charge Nurse role.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
Marietta, Ga
02.2024 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient progress in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication usage, and post-discharge care instructions.
- Facilitated nursing operations by stepping into the relief charge nurse position at Kennestone since 2024.
- Participated as Magnet Champion to be a front-line resource to share information how our work aligns with the Magnet model.
- Conducted safety coaching sessions as unit safety coach to enhance safety protocol compliance and empower unit staff in maintaining a safe work environment.
- Collaborated in shared leadership efforts to refine daily documentation processes and introduce innovative templates for auditing.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Atlanta, GA01-2024
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Infection control
- Family advocacy
- Patient assessment
- Staff leadership
- Precepting
- Team coordination
- Attention to detail
- Compassion and empathy
Accomplishments
- Precepting - Precepted multiple staff nurses in Med/Surg unit, including precepting Charge Nurses as a relief Charge Nurse.
- Implementation - Assisted in creating and implementation of new audit system for stroke patients that resulted in improved documentation as a stroke overflow unit. It was a project on our unit that was part of our Magnet Journey. Documentation went from 0% from December 2024 to over 80% improved accuracy and compliance March 2024.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Awards
Wellstar Brilliant Award - "Alexa always does a superb job caring for patients, She is very detail oriented and has at least 2 great catches that kept our patients safe. On Saturday August 10, 2024, Alexa really exceeded her own high standards. She took on the charge nurse role during a staffing pinch and was able to service recover by collaborating with House Supervisor to procure unique ostomy supplies for a challenging patient. Alexa did an extraordinary job considering that she is a new graduate!"