Alisa Frost
Panama City,FL
Summary
Professional detail-oriented clinical leader skilled in patient care, team coordination, and clinical management. Proven track record in fostering collaborative environments and achieving high-quality results in dynamic settings. Expertise in patient assessment, staff training, and regulatory compliance. Adaptable and reliable with focus on delivering exceptional care and meeting evolving healthcare needs.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Clinical Supervisor/Manager
HCA FL Gulf Coast Cardiology
Panama City, FL
08.2019 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with clinical protocols and standards.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and promoting best practices in clinical settings.
- Monitored patient care processes to identify areas for operational efficiency and resource allocation.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among staff to maintain a collaborative work environment focused on patient-centered care.
- Mentored new hires during orientation programs, providing guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices within the nursing profession.
- Participated in performance improvement projects aimed at enhancing overall quality of care provided within the organization.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by maintaining accurate documentation and timely reporting requirements for all clinical activities.
- Streamlined clinical workflows by identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements for increased productivity.
- Successfully managed challenging situations involving patients or families, employing conflict resolution skills to address concerns professionally and effectively.
- Scheduled surgeries, managed pre-certifications and verified insurance coverage.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives, resulting in enhanced patient outcomes and satisfaction scores.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to optimize patient treatment plans and communication.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
HCA FL Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center
Panama City, FL
06.2011 - 12.2021
- Administered advanced life support and monitoring for critically ill patients in ICU setting.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Assessed patient conditions, recognizing changes and responding promptly to medical emergencies.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing team performance and patient care quality.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, ensuring understanding of complex medical information.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and streamlined communication among care providers.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
- Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
- Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into the ICU unit and promoting a supportive workplace culture.
- Cared for wounds such as surgical sites and pressure sores to prevent infection and promote healing.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented nursing interventions, adjusting care plans as needed to ensure continuous improvement in patient outcomes.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations while fostering trust between medical staff and patients'' families.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chipola
Marianna, FL05-2011
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient confidentiality
- Clinical documentation
- Staff management
- Staff training
- Patient assessment
- Nursing supervision
- Healthcare regulations
- Process evaluation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Compliance reports
- Care standards
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Patient safety
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Training and mentoring
- Employee recruitment and hiring
Accomplishments
- Achieved highest patient experience satisfaction in the clinic with process improvement
- Nominated for DAISY award
- Recognized often by leadership for hard work by getting HCA points
- Documented and resolved issues regarding expired ICD 10 codes per guidelines which helped the clinic's budget improve by getting appropriate insurance reimbursements
- Received the first Great Catch award in the division
Timeline
RN Clinical Supervisor/Manager
HCA FL Gulf Coast Cardiology
08.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
HCA FL Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center
06.2011 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chipola