Alena C Lawrence

Objective
Registered Nurse new graduate with seven months experience providing direct care to a diverse
population of patients recovering from varying surgeries and aliments. Seeking a position on a
critical care unit to expand my clinical and critical thinking skills.

Education
ECPI University, Manassas, VA April 5, 2020
Associates Degree in Nursing
GPA: 3.88

George Mason University, Fairfax, VA May 2014

Bachelor of Science: Forensic Science
Minor in Criminology Law and Society
Graduated with Honors from the GMU Honors College

Licensure/Certification
Virginia RN License Expiration: 6/30/2022
American Heart Association - ACLS Certification Expiration: 8/2022

Clinical Experiences
 Hemodynamic monitoring and drug titrations
 Immediate post-op cardiac surgery care
 Proficient with temporary pacemakers
 Ability to pull information and document through EPIC
 Cardiac telemetry monitoring and strip interpretation
 Knowledge of Swan-Ganz catheters and obtaining cardiac indices

Work Experience

Inova Fairfax – Cardiovascular Intensive Care May 2020- Present

Registered Nurse
 Provide direct patient care to:
o Cardiovascular surgery patients in the immediate post op
o Hemodynamically unstable patients
o Critically ill patients

Inova Fairfax- Cardiovascular Intensive Care April 2016 -April 2020

Clinical Technician 1 + 2
  Provide direct patient care:
 Assist with bathing, bed changes, dressing, lifting and moving.
 Collect blood, urine, sputum and other laboratory specimens and prepare them for testing.
 Monitor vital signs, I/O’s and blood sugars
 Assist nurses with any other patient needs.

Outback Steak House April 2012 – April 2016

Key Manager, Waitress/ Bartender

 Interacted with customers to ensure satisfaction with their dining experience.

 Dealt with various internal issues experienced by restaurant staff.
 Prioritized and delivered efficient problem resolutions under stressful situations.
 One-on-One interaction with customers to enhance their restaurant experience
 Mentored and trained numerous staff for proficiency and effective restaurant duties.

References
Available upon request