ALISA BLAKEMAN
Santa Fe
Summary
Dedicated Assistant Nurse Manager with over one and half years of experience in clinical supervision and a proven track record of inspiring and leading teams to deliver outstanding care. Highly skilled in fostering positive relationships, implementing quality initiatives, and effectively coordinating patient care. Strong communication and critical thinking abilities, with a focus on patient safety.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manager
UTMB League City Campus
04.2023 - Current
- Assists in the performance of the operational aspects of a designated patient care unit(s) while providing mentoring and leadership support to the staff.
- Demonstrates a commitment to quality and excellence.
- Facilitates the effective delivery of competent, compassionate care by monitoring and evaluating patient care processes and outcomes on the patient care units.
- Demonstrates a commitment to courteous, sincere, and sensitive customer service.
- Presents a positive and caring attitude in all interactions with patients, visitors, staff and physicians. Remains patient, tolerant, and accepting of diversity.
- Communicates with staff at all levels of the institution in a professional manner.
- Participates in the hiring process to ensure appropriate staffing for the department.
- Mentors staff and objectively evaluates and documents performance, taking corrective action as appropriate.
- Serves as a liaison to the Nurse Manager and may act as Nurse Manager in the absence of the Nurse Manager.
Nurse Clinician III
UTMB Clear Lake Campus
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Provides expert nursing care through nursing practices based upon the American Nurses Association standards of professional practice and professional performance
- Acts as full-time charge RN over a 32 bed Medical-Surgical unit
- Serves as a valuable resource and provides mentorship for nursing staff
- Serves as a critical resource during emergency situations
- Provides operational continuity by ensuring surgical units are properly staffed
- Participates in physician rounds to facilitate patient plan of care
- Plays an important role as a patient advocate
- Serves as a member for the Stroke Champion Committee
- Supports critical staffing needs by completing incentive programs
Care Coordinator
UTMB League City Campus
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Responsible for planning, coordinating, and safely transitioning the acute care patient to the next level of care
- A key member of the interdisciplinary team whom works closely with physicians, nursing, and all ancillary services to ensure quality outcomes, coordinate the care of the patient, and ensure timely utilization of services
Nurse Clinician III-Charge RN
UTMB Clear Lake Campus
01.2019 - 04.2021
- Charge RN on a 30 bed Medical-Surgical Unit
- Charge RN on a 16 bed Covid Unit
- Planned and managed the care of post-operative and trauma patients from admission to discharge
- Provided the best and safe care for each patient
- Trained and mentored staff on skills and procedures
- Administered medications, reviewed patient charts, and implemented interventions as necessary
- Assisted with the opening of Jennie Sealy and the UTMB Clear Lake Campus
- Admitted the first patient at the Clear Lake Campus
- Cross-trained to the IMU and ER during the beginning of the pandemic
- Worked on the Covid Medical-Surgical unit and the Covid IMU
- Supported the UTMB system by floating to other campuses
- Participated in the incentive program to help support critical staffing
- Communicated well with the Physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary team
- Received numerous GEM cards, thank you letters and awarded the GEM honoree.
Nurse Clinician III-Charge RN
UTMB Galveston Campus (Ortho/Trauma)
04.2015 - 01.2019
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations
Registered Nurse
Mainland Medical Center
06.2013 - 04.2015
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow
- Responsible for primary care and medication management
Nurse Intern/Nurse Tech
Mainland Medical Center
09.2012 - 06.2013
- Obtained and recorded vital signs
- Assisted patients with ADLs
- Worked well with others and functioned as a whole on the unit
Patient Care Technician
Home Instead
05.2008 - 03.2012
- Assisted elderly individuals with ADLs
- Provided compassionate care
- Measured and recorded vital signs
- Measured intakes and outputs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, Utah2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of the Mainland
Texas City, Tx2013
Skills
- Critical Thinker
- Leadership
- Collaboration
- Time Management
- Professionalism
- Conflict Resolution
Accomplishments
Received numerous GEM cards for outstanding patient care. Awarded the GEM Honoree (Employee service day-2017).
GEM Honoree 2024
Good Samaritan Bronze Award Recipient 2024
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification June 2024
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) May 2023
Medical-Surgical Certification (RN-BC ) Jan 2024
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association member since 2013.
- Stroke Champion Committee member since 2022
Timeline
Assistant Nurse Manager
UTMB League City Campus
04.2023 - Current
Nurse Clinician III
UTMB Clear Lake Campus
07.2022 - 04.2023
Care Coordinator
UTMB League City Campus
04.2021 - 07.2022
Nurse Clinician III-Charge RN
UTMB Clear Lake Campus
01.2019 - 04.2021
Nurse Clinician III-Charge RN
UTMB Galveston Campus (Ortho/Trauma)
04.2015 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse
Mainland Medical Center
06.2013 - 04.2015
Nurse Intern/Nurse Tech
Mainland Medical Center
09.2012 - 06.2013
Patient Care Technician
Home Instead
05.2008 - 03.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of the Mainland
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification June 2024
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) May 2023
Medical-Surgical Certification (RN-BC ) Jan 2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
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