Alaina Fredd BSN, RN, CPN
Windham
Summary
Proactive and versatile registered nurse with expertise in leading nursing performance improvement through QI methodology. Demonstrated success through implementing impactful projects and educating staff, enhancing safety and quality of care. Fosters a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in patient outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Performance Improvement Coordinator, Acute Care
Akron Children’s hospital
Akron
10.2023 - Current
- Collects and analyzes quality and performance data.
- Implements and evaluates PI/research projects.
- Communicates quality and performance improvement data.
- Educates staff on PI/research methodology.
- Works closely with staff members to ensure they receive proper training regarding newly implemented processes or procedures.
Bedside Staff Nurse-Infant/Toddler Unit
Akron Children’s hospital
Akron
07.2019 - 10.2023
- Provided direct patient care.
- Managed patient care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented evidence-based practice in the healthcare setting.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Administration & Health Systems Leadership
Kent State University
Kent, OH05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kent State University
Kent, OH05-2019
Skills
- QI Methodology and Improvement Tools
- Organizational skills
- Data analysis, identify trends
- BLS certified
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Nursing staff supervision as a relief charge nurse
- Standard work instructions, guidelines, and policy development
Accomplishments
- Leadership and Mentorship: Relief Charge Nurse on Infant and Toddler Unit, 2020-23, Primary Preceptor, 2021-23, Ascend Preceptor, 2021-23, PIV Placement Educator for staff RNs and Residents, 2020-23, PIV Champion Program Coordinator, 2022-Present, Nursing Performance Improvement (PI) Coordinator, 2023-present, Interim Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practitioner 10/2024-3/2025
- Recognition: Outstanding Care Ladder Project Nomination, 2020
Committee and Council Involvement
- Committee: Scheduling Committee on 7200, 2020-2022, Peripheral IV Infiltrations and Extravasations (PIVIE), 2020-Present, PIVIE Co-Chair, 2022, Solutions for Patient Safety (SPS); attends seminars quarterly, Hospital Acquired Condition (HAC), 2022-Present, Magnet Committee and Awards/Recognition Subcommittee, 2023-present, Asthma Committee, 2022-present, flu, 2023-present, CLABSI Committee and Taskforce, 2023-present, Situation Awareness (SA) Committee and Subcommittees, 2023-present, Safe Sleep Committee, 2023-present
- Shared Professional Governance (SPG): Interdisciplinary Informatics Council (3IC), 2022-present; Quality Council, 2022-present.
Improvement Projects
Interdisciplinary Projects: Rothman Deterioration Index, 2019-present, Emergency Equipment Safety Check and Replacement-7 Medical, 2023, Development and revision of the Resident Communication Algorithm, 2023-present, Development of the IV Access Algorithm, 2023, Resident QI, 2023-Present, Virtual Nursing, 2023-present, Improve Bedside DI Huddle Documentation on 6 & 7 Medical, 2024-present.
Career Advancement
- Care Ladder: Level 3 until 2023, transitioned to ACH Career Path Program.
- Career Path: Advanced to Level 4, 2025
Certification
- State of Ohio Board of Nursing, RN.465777, 2019
- Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program, 2020
- Intelligence for Quality Improvement (IQI), 2024
- Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN), #202443528, 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Performance Improvement Coordinator, Acute Care
Akron Children’s hospital
10.2023 - Current
Bedside Staff Nurse-Infant/Toddler Unit
Akron Children’s hospital
07.2019 - 10.2023
Master of Science - Nursing Administration & Health Systems Leadership
Kent State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kent State University
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