Alexandria Wilhite

Experience

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  Famous Dave's of America

  Feb 2002 - Oct 2006

  Assistant Manager

  I began working as a hostess and quickly gained more responsibilities as I proved to be an efficient and effective employee. I easily transitioned into becoming a server, expeditor, beverage consultant, and assistant to the mangers. My responsibilities included training all new employees, assisting with catering, and evening closing duties including all financial transactions.

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  BiCounty Gwinnett Pediatrics

  Jun 2004 - Feb 2013

  Medical Technician/Admin. Assistant

  I accurately managed lab results, triaging patients, administered medications, called in refills for medications, interacted and assisted the doctors and nurses in concert with advice and direction for our patients, and maintained appropriate office records. Furthermore, I participated in all emergency response events.

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  Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

  Jan 2011 - Apr 2011

  Student Nurse

  Provided excellent, quality care on the neurology/oncology floor. Worked with patients with various disease processes. Performed full assessments, obtained labs, provided education, developed rapport, assisted nurses with patient care, observed and assisted with administration of blood products, and monitored vital signs.

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  DeKalb Medical

  Aug 2011 - Oct 2011

  Student Nurse

  Clinical rotation was completed on the medical/surgical unit. Worked with various conditions such as pneumonia, cerebrovascular accident, anemia, thrombocytopenia, ulcers, GERD, breast cancer, ascites, diabetes, hypothyroidism, hypertension, and atrial flutter. Care included full assessments, documentation, administration of medications, administration of nutrition, providing education, giving and receiving report, reviewing lab results, and discharging patients.

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  Peachford Hospital

  Oct 2011 - Nov 2011

  Student Nurse

  Psychiatric and Mental Health. Care was provided for both higher and lower functioning males and females. Other rotations included geriatrics, pediatrics, and substance abuse. Skills performed included full assessments, maintaining constant observations, establishing boundaries, developing rapport, listening, and providing education.

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  Northside Hospital

  Jan 2012 - Apr 2012

  Student Nurse

  Care was provided on the postpartum, NICU, labor and delivery, and surgery units. Skills that were utilized included full assessments on mother and baby, providing education, vaccine administration, medication administration, delegation, documentation, observation, and coordination of care with fellow nurses and providers.

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  Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

  Jan 2012 - Apr 2012

  Student Nurse

  Provided care on the Neurology/Oncology Unit. Skills utilized included full assessments, medication administration, providing nutrition, documenting, providing education, and developing rapport with families. Worked with various aliments such as kawasaki disease, lupus, angelman syndrome, tethered cord, pain, hypertension, imperforated anus,genetic defects, brain tumor, sickle cell crisis, asthma, scabies, and RSV.

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  Harvest Lodge Home and Services for Children and Families

  Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

  Student Nurse

  Provided community care which included assessments, education, lectures on various health subjects, and developed rapport with the children. Participated in a project to obtain a computer lab for the use of math and science skills for the children associated with Harvest Lodge.

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  Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

  Feb 2013 - Apr 2013

  Student Nurse- Senior Practicum

  Provided quality and efficient care to those in the CICU with life threatening conditions. Skills utilized included full assessments, documentation, continuous observation, medication administration, providing education, NG/NJ tube insertion, removal of unnecessary lines, nutrition administration, suctioning of secretions, administering oxygen, maintaining central lines, changing of dressings, obtaining labs, obtaining and administering blood products, maintaining aseptic and sterile techniques when necessary, assisting with X-ray and central line insertion, delegating task, and coordination of care with providers and fellow nurses. Show less

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  WellStar Atlanta Medical Center

  Jan 2014 - Apr 2016

  RN, Charge Nurse, Preceptor
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  Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation, Inc.

  Apr 2016 - now

  Charge Nurse, TICU
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  Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

  Nov 2018 - Feb 2020

  Staff nurse, PICU
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  Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

  Dec 2020 - now

  Assistant Nurse Manager