Alexandra Mandarino, RN

I am a dedicated Registered Nurse with a strong background in acute medicine. I have honed my ability to treat both acute and chronic patients in a fast-paced environment. I am passionate about providing patient-centered care, ensuring each patient receives the highest level of attention and support.

• Registered Nurse (RN), College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), 22621218
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Heart & Stroke, 12/25
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Heart & Stroke, 05/27
• CVAD Certified
• Coronary Care Course 1, Willing to obtain
• Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care, 2021
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training, 2021

• Consolidation Placement - Markham Stouffville Hospital, Medical Day Unit, 300hrs. Maintained a full RN workload in an acute medicine clinic, providing care to diverse patient populations. Administered medications and blood products via IM and IV routes, inserted IVs, mixed medications, provided patient education, and completed patient assessments.
• Pre-Consolidation Placement - Northumberland Hills Hospital, Ambulatory Clinics, 300hrs. Applied hands-on skills such as IV insertions, IM injections, phlebotomies, setting up sterile trays, dressing changes, and staple/suture removals. Rotated through various units including infusion, OBGYN, minor procedures, chemo, operating room, and emergency department. Worked independently and alongside nurses and physicians during minor procedures.
• Clinical Placement - Peterborough Regional Health Center, Inpatient Orthopedics. Developed practical experience with NG tubes, PCA pumps, wound care, catheterizations, medication administration, and patient head-to-toe assessments.
• Clinical Placement - Peterborough Regional Health Center, Inpatient Mental Health. Collaborated with the healthcare team across different units, including pediatric inpatient, adult inpatient, and crisis ED. Participated in crisis assessments, conducted rounds, engaged in group therapy sessions, and facilitated unit activities.