Aaliyah Wallace (Cunningham)
Registered Nurse
Polson,MT
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Open and clear communicator with analytical problem-solving abilities and advanced clinical expertise. Caring nurse with dedicated service in various types of med/surg, pediatric outpatient, acute, labor and delivery, and emergency care settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse, Acute/Urgent Care Clinic
Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes
04.2023 - Current
- Assessed incoming patients quickly and efficiently, determining the appropriate level of care required based on their symptoms.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Conducted telephone triage to patient, family and significant others using nursing judgment according to protocol.
- Monitored vital signs to detect early warning signs of deteriorating patient conditions, enabling prompt intervention when necessary.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Maintained accurate electronic health records, ensuring timely updates and thorough documentation of patient interactions.
- Administered medications accurately, ensuring proper dosages and adherence to protocols.
- Assisted physicians in performing minor surgical procedures, providing needed support during critical moments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients in urgent care settings.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
St. Patrick Hospital
11.2022 - 09.2023
- Anticipated potential complications early in the labor process through vigilant assessment of both mother and fetus vital signs data.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring patients and providing timely interventions.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Maintained a safe and sterile environment, ensuring optimal conditions for successful deliveries.
Student Nurse
St. Patrick Hospital
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Transported patients between unit rooms and scanning locations for diverse procedures.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Helped physicians complete procedures by supporting patients and organizing necessary supplies.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Changed out and monitored bandages, catheters and IVs.
- Cared for each patient according to care plan and physicians' instructions.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs and monitored telemetry.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Completed skilled phlebotomy tasks to obtain needed biological specimens for laboratory testing.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Health Technician (Pediatric Outpatient)
Indian Health Service
04.2017 - 08.2019
- Collected and documented patient vital signs such as blood pressure, weight, temperature, and blood sugar levels.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
Certified Nursing Assistant, ER/Acute Care
Big Horn Hospital Association
07.2016 - 11.2017
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for ER patient rooms.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living under guidance of nursing staff.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Worked as part of team of physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Salish Kootenai College
Pablo, MT 09.2024 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Salish Kootenai College
Pablo, MT 09.2020 - 06.2022
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Little Big Horn College
Crow Agency, MT 09.2013 - 05.2015
Skills
Strong clinical judgment
EMR / EHR
Care plan management
Patient Assessment
Bedside charting
Medication Administration
Acute care expertise
Intravenous therapy
Certification
Registered Nurse, Montana State Board of Nursing
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Montana State Board of Nursing
12-2025
Basic Life Support Certification 4/17/2023-4/30/2025
04-2025
ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Suport 4/17/2023-4/30/2025
04-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Salish Kootenai College
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Acute/Urgent Care Clinic
Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
St. Patrick Hospital
11.2022 - 09.2023
Student Nurse
St. Patrick Hospital
09.2021 - 05.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Salish Kootenai College
09.2020 - 06.2022
Health Technician (Pediatric Outpatient)
Indian Health Service
04.2017 - 08.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant, ER/Acute Care
Big Horn Hospital Association
07.2016 - 11.2017
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Little Big Horn College
09.2013 - 05.2015
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