Alida M. Welashey
Registered Nurse
Pearland,Texas
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Possess a track record of consistently meeting company's needs and enhancing organizational brand.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Clinical Professor
University Of St. Thomas
Houston, TX
09.2020 - Current
- Provide students with hands-on demonstrations and manage clinical logs, medication administration and nursing procedures.
- Partner with other instructors to share best practices for optimized student learning.
- Grade clinical assignments and Communicate students' individual and group performance to lead faculty.
- Use individualized instruction techniques to educate students on patient observation, assessment, critical thinking and health teaching.
Nurse Manager, Recovery and Day Surgery Units
The Woman's’ Hospital of Texas
09.2019 - Current
- Successfully implemented Extended Surgical Recovery model to decrease surgical pain and patient length of stay.
- Pioneered pre and post-operative care of pediatric patient population.
- Promoted diversity, equity and inclusion through staff participation in colleague network groups.
- Prepared the department for two successful Joint Commission Surveys.
- Consistently maintained employee engagement scores of 95% and above.
- Consistently maintained outpatient ambulatory surgery patient experience scores at 90% and above.
- Performed daily controlled substance audits to prevent diversion
Assistant Nurse Manager, Recovery and Day Surgery
The Woman's’ Hospital of Texas
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Oversaw daily nursing operations for recovery and day surgery units
- Administered disciplinary action for employee performance deficiencies, infractions and conduct issues after consulting with employees and HR staff.
- Planned departmental budget by managing staffing and scheduling to remain within budget constraints.
- Expert Trainer to provide hospital-wide education to nurses, nurse techs and respiratory therapists on Evidence Based Clinical Documentation.
Staff Nurse
Post Anesthesia Care Unit, The Woman's’ Hospital of Texas
Houston, Texas
11.2017 - 08.2018
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Maternal Child Nurse Manager
The Woman's’ Hospital of Texas
Houston, Texas
07.2016 - 11.2017
- Opened six bed intermediate care unit to care for high risk postpartum patients.
- Successfully implemented couplet care model in department.
- Instrumental in achieving Baby Friendly designation for two consecutive years.
- Managed performance of one hundred and twenty -person nursing staff, reviewing task completion, prioritization and report quality.
- Performed personnel interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions and dismissals.
Interim Nurse Manager
Postpartum and General Nursery Units, The Woman's’ Hospital of Texas
Houston, Texas
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Responsible for department payroll.
- Manage staff schedules to ensure 24-hour coverage on unit.
- Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Performed personnel interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions and dismissals.
- Mentored and supported staff professional development and growth.
House Supervisor
The Woman's’ Hospital of Texas
Houston, Texas
06.2015 - 07.2016
- Facilitated hospital wide bed management
- Provided daily informative reports to administrative and management teams.
- Managed event staff scheduling and coordination to ensure continuous coverage.
- Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify and ensure proper coverage.
- Responsible for making critical administrative decisions in the absence of the Hospital Administrator.
Charge Nurse
Postpartum Unit, The Woman's’ Hospital of Texas
Houston, Texas
12.2012 - 08.2015
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships with labor and delivery and newborn nursery.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
Staff Nurse Postpartum Unit
The Woman's’ Hospital of Texas
Houston, Texas
07.2005 - 12.2012
- Cared for postpartum and newborn patients.
Relief Charge Nurse. Staff RN III, Postpartum
Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital
Houston, Texas
12.2004 - 06.2005
- Facilitated strategic goals aimed at increasing satisfaction and improving outcomes through compassionate, precise and high-quality nursing care.
Relief Charge Nurse. Staff RN
Mother, New York Methodist Hospital
Brooklyn, New-York
03.2003 - 11.2004
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
Staff RN
Lenox Hill Hospital
New York, New-York
03.2002 - 03.2003
- Performed assessment and care of post cardio thoracic and post bariatric surgical patients
Staff RN
Telemetry and Mother, St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital
Houston, Texas
05.1999 - 11.2001
- Performed daily assessment and care of post cardio-thoracic surgical, post vascular surgical patients, postpartum and newborn patients.
Education
Masters of Science - Nursing Leadership and Administration
Capella University
03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
WelasheyTexas Woman's University
12.1998
Skills
- Clinical Supervision
- Leadership and Mentoring Abilities
- Computer Skills
- Fluent in French
- Conflict Resolution
- Organizational Skills
- Good Work Ethic
- Supervision & Leadership
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Customer Service
References
References available upon request
Additional Information
- Certifications: , Registered Nurse, Texas License, Basic Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Timeline
Adjunct Clinical Professor
University Of St. Thomas
09.2020 - Current
Nurse Manager, Recovery and Day Surgery Units
The Woman's’ Hospital of Texas
09.2019 - Current
Assistant Nurse Manager, Recovery and Day Surgery
The Woman's’ Hospital of Texas
08.2018 - 09.2019
Staff Nurse
Post Anesthesia Care Unit, The Woman's’ Hospital of Texas
11.2017 - 08.2018
Maternal Child Nurse Manager
The Woman's’ Hospital of Texas
07.2016 - 11.2017
Interim Nurse Manager
Postpartum and General Nursery Units, The Woman's’ Hospital of Texas
08.2015 - 07.2016
House Supervisor
The Woman's’ Hospital of Texas
06.2015 - 07.2016
Charge Nurse
Postpartum Unit, The Woman's’ Hospital of Texas
12.2012 - 08.2015
Staff Nurse Postpartum Unit
The Woman's’ Hospital of Texas
07.2005 - 12.2012
Relief Charge Nurse. Staff RN III, Postpartum
Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital
12.2004 - 06.2005
Relief Charge Nurse. Staff RN
Mother, New York Methodist Hospital
03.2003 - 11.2004
Staff RN
Lenox Hill Hospital
03.2002 - 03.2003
Staff RN
Telemetry and Mother, St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital
05.1999 - 11.2001
Masters of Science - Nursing Leadership and Administration
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
WelasheyTexas Woman's University