Alexandra Pitzaferro
Bradley University, Class of 2021
From Chicago, IL
From Chicago, IL
Registered Nurse who is committed to life-long learning, new experiences, teamwork, strong communication, and patient-centered care. Nursing background includes critical care experience within a nationally ranked Level I trauma center and Magnet-designated hospital. DNP-FNP forthcoming in May 2021.
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Alexandra Pitzaferro Graduates from Bradley University
Chicago, IL, native Alexandra Pitzaferro graduated with a DNP in Doctor of Nursing Practice Family Nurse Practitioner from Bradley University in the Fall 2021 Semester. Pitzaferro was among 300 stu...
February, 03 2022 - Bradley University
Clinical Nurse at Northwestern Memorial Hospital
- Proficient with the Powerchart and EPIC medical computer system
- Provide direct patient care to one or two patients per shift with continuous monitoring of vital signs, hourly assessments, administration of medications, bedside swallow examination, transportation to scans, and education
- Provide care to patients undergoing brain and spinal surgeries, interventional radiology procedures, seizures, trauma, strokes, and a variety of other diagnoses
- Proficient use of Extraventricular Devices (EVD), lumbar drains (LD), ventilators, CVVH
- Provide treatment to stroke patients at a Comprehensive Stroke Center
- DIVA (Difficult IV Access) trained
- Float to and provide direct patient care for Neurological step-down unit (3 patients), CTICU, MICU, SICU, CCU, and emergency department (ED)
July 2016 - Present
