Alicia Black
Ackerman,MS
Summary
Compassionate and detail oriented Registered Nurse with 34 years of experience delivering high quality patient care in fast-paced clinical environments. Skilled in assessment, medication administration, care planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to patient advocacy, safety, and evidence based practice.
Overview
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Traveler
Lrs Healthcare
WILLIS KNIGHTON ER BOSSIER CITY ,LA
02.2026 - 08.2026
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare teams for timely interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies to promote wellness and recovery.
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Assisted in the execution of emergency procedures, demonstrating quick decision-making skills in critical situations.
- Utilized electronic medical records systems for ac
curate documentation of patient information and care activities. - Adapted quickly to varying clinical environments, showcasing flexibility in diverse healthcare settings.
Registered Nurse
Medpro Staffing
DCH -Tuscaloosa, AL
11.2025 - 02.2026
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes to medical team.
- Assisted in developing patient care plans based on individual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness practices.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health record systems.
- Maintained a safe and sterile environment following infection control standards.
- Provided compassionate support to patients and families during challenging times.
Registered Nurse
Lrs Healthcare
WILLIS KNIGHTON-BOSSIER CITY, LA
07.2025 - 10.2025
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating interventions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Improved patient satisfaction through compassionate, holistic nursing care addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Reduced infection risk by adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Registered Nurse
Lrs Healthcare
MERIT HEALTH RIVER REGION VICKSBURG, MS
03.2025 - 07.2025
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Precepted nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Registered Nurse
Medpro Staffing
ASCENSION ST. VINCENT ER- SALEM, INDIANA
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse
GREENWOOD LEFLORE ER
Greenwood, MS
09.2002 - 06.2024
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes to medical team.
- Provided compassionate support to patients and families during challenging times.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Holmes Community College
Grenada, MS05-1992
Skills
- Emergency care
- Intravenous therapy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Geriatric nursing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Direct patient care
- Patient education
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Wound care
- Patient assessments
- Immunization administration
- Medication administration
- Discharge planning
- Family education
- Medical records management
- Medication and IV administration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Compassionate and caring
- Patient assessment
Certification
- BLS - 8/26 TO 8/28
- ACLS - 8/26 TO 8/28
- PALS - 8/26 TO 8/28
- NIH STROKE SCALE - COMPLETED 8/03/26
- Licensed RN - RENEWAL DUE 12/28
Timeline
Registered Nurse Traveler
Lrs Healthcare
02.2026 - 08.2026
Registered Nurse
Medpro Staffing
11.2025 - 02.2026
Registered Nurse
Lrs Healthcare
07.2025 - 10.2025
Registered Nurse
Lrs Healthcare
03.2025 - 07.2025
Registered Nurse
Medpro Staffing
10.2024 - 03.2025
Registered Nurse
GREENWOOD LEFLORE ER
09.2002 - 06.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Holmes Community College