Alaina Walden
Bauxite,AR
Summary
Registered nurse with strong experience in patient care management, skilled in developing and implementing care plans and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Adept at adapting to changing healthcare needs and consistently delivering high-quality results. Highly reliable with excellent communication and critical thinking skills valued by employers.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PHSO RN Care Manager
Baptist Medical Center
Little Rock, AR
07.2024 - Current
- Coordinated patient care plans to enhance health outcomes and ensure continuity of services.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted interventions based on evolving needs and clinical guidelines.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize treatment strategies and improve patient satisfaction.
- Developed educational materials for patients, promoting self-management and understanding of care processes.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Identified gaps in care for at-risk populations, leading to the development of targeted interventions to improve health.
- Coordinated seamless transitions between healthcare settings by maintaining clear communication with patients, families, and providers.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective coordination of care, communication with patients, and proactive followup.
- Facilitated patient education on disease management, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications to promote optimal health.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs to inform personalized care plans.
- Strengthened continuity of care by collaborating with external agencies such as home health services or rehabilitation centers.
Specialty Charge Nurse
UAMS Epilepsy And Neurology Clinic
Little Rock, AR
10.2020 - 07.2024
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to clinic, engaging with patients to de-escalate situations.
- Managed patients with multiple sclerosis and epilepsy.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions and disease modifying treatments.
- Work with individual patient, their families, and providers of care to develop and implement individual health plans and provide support to patient in self-management.
- Coordination of prescription refill request and patient education coordination in collaboration with physician staff. Coordination of prior authorizations and assistance with approvals for 5 providers who have over 500 patients combined.
- Organizing and ensuring scheduling, referrals are all correct and appropriate in UAMS Multiple Sclerosis Multidisciplinary Clinic.
- Provide patients who have chronic conditions support, education, and assistance in prevention and maintenance of their disease and wellness state.
- Check and re-stock inventory for entire clinic.
- Assist with staffing.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Lead RN
Ideal Image Medical Spa
Little Rock, AR
04.2018 - 01.2021
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Monitored and performed treatments for wrinkle relaxers, fillers, laser hair removal, CoolSculpting, Ultherapy, and Broad Band Light.
- Provided education to patients pre and post procedures.
- Maintain and re-stock inventory for clinic.
- De-escalated situations and promoted patient satisfaction.
- Treated up to 20 patients per day.
Cardiac Short Stay Unit- RN
St. Vincent's Hospital
Little Rock, AR
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Provided nursing care for acute and advance heart failure patients, pre/post heart catheterization patients, pre/post pacemaker placements, cardioversion, and TEE’s.
- Changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs of up to 6 patients.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Performed removals of cardiac sheaths post catheterization and provided education pre/post procedures.
- Monitored cardiac rhythms on all patients continuously.
- Precepted fellow nurses.
Home Health Aide
Homeality Home Care
Little Rock, AR
09.2015 - 01.2017
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Researched and recommended community resources to meet clients' needs.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Performed 1 to 1 care.
Patient Care Technician
Saline Memorial Hospital
Benton, AR
05.2013 - 09.2015
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information for up to 20 patients.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas
Little Rock, AR12-2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Baptist Health College
Little Rock, AR12-2016
Associate of Science -
Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock, AR05-2014
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Clear Patient Communications
- Patient Assessments
- Clinical Instruction
- Team Development and Management
- Patient Care Management
- Multidisciplinary approach
- Home care management
- Care coordination
- Medication management
- Quality improvement
- Community resources
- Clinical assessment
- Discharge planning
- Preventive health
- Family and patient education
Certification
- Certified BLS, American Heart Association - 5/31/22-5/2024
REFERENCES
1. Taneicie Sabb
APRN, UAMS Epilepsy and Neurology Clinic
501-837-3007
2. Amanda Jones
RN
501-681-1882
3. Korri Donaldson
RN, Ideal Image Medical Spa
501-412-3738
4. Phil Schmidt
CEO, Homeality
501-690-1799
Timeline
PHSO RN Care Manager
Baptist Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
Specialty Charge Nurse
UAMS Epilepsy And Neurology Clinic
10.2020 - 07.2024
Lead RN
Ideal Image Medical Spa
04.2018 - 01.2021
Cardiac Short Stay Unit- RN
St. Vincent's Hospital
01.2017 - 06.2018
Home Health Aide
Homeality Home Care
09.2015 - 01.2017
Patient Care Technician
Saline Memorial Hospital
05.2013 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas
Associate of Science - Nursing
Baptist Health College
Associate of Science -
Pulaski Technical College