Alise Hutcheson
Lubbock
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse excelling in clinical judgment and compassionate care demonstrated by 20+ years of experience in healthcare and multiple leadership positions. Proven track record in managing high-acuity patients and leading interdisciplinary teams to enhance health outcomes. Passionate about community health promotion, fostering a safe and supportive environment for patients and families.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Frenship ISD - Upland Heights Elementary
08.2017 - Current
- Provide generalized nursing care to an elementary school of 750+ students.
- Caring for Type I diabetic children, including frequent monitoring of glucose levels and administering insulin via sliding scale. Also provide ongoing diabetic education to these students and families.
- Administer medications accurately and safely to students who needed medication during school hours.
- Provide timely response to the needs of the staff and students, as well as empathy and effective communication with caregivers as needed.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Care for students with chronic disorders such as cerebral palsy and epilepsy, while promoting a safe environment where they can learn and still attend school with others their age.
- Conduct vision, hearing and scoliosis screenings for elementary aged children, per district guidelines, and referred appropriately when needed.
- Certify staff members in CPR and serve on the emergency response team for the district.
RN/Nurse Manager/Interim Director
Grace Medical Center
08.2008 - 09.2013
- Assisted with the opening of Grace Ambulatory Surgery Center.
- Worked as a staff nurse in pre-op, circulator in Endoscopy and Pain Management procedures, and PACU.
- Promoted to Nurse Manager of ASC where my duties were to oversee staff, create surgery schedule and assign anesthesiologists for daily scheduled cases, address patient complaints or concerns.
- After a couple of years at Grace ASC, they merged with Highland hospital, where I served as the Interim Director of the OR for both locations. Managed OR schedules and employees of both locations simultaneously, and managed daily operations.
RN/Relief Charge Nurse, CCCU
Lubbock Heart Hospital
12.2005 - 07.2008
- Provided specialized care to patients with acute, life-threatening cardiovascular conditions.
- Hemodynamic monitoring and management of complex equipment such as arterial lines, central venous catheters, pulmonary artery catheters, chest tubes and intra-aortic balloon pumps.
- Performed venous sheath removals.
- Worked closely with physicians, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans for high acuity patients.
- Administered a variety of medications, including IV drips, vasopressors, antiarrhythmics, and anticoagulants.
- Care of mechanically ventilated patients.
RN, PICU
Covenant Medical Center
10.2003 - 12.2005
- Continuous assessment and monitoring of high acuity pediatric patients.
- Post-operative care for neonatal and pediatric patients who were s/p open heart surgery (such as VSD Repair, ASD Repair, TOF, etc).
- Placing lines such as IVs and TPTs for patients for medication and nutrition purposes.
- Managed patients on ventilators, providing in-line suctioning, trach care as needed.
- Administered IV medications via multiple syringe pumps on complex patients, ensuring accuracy and compatibility.
- Assisted with procedures such as intubation, central line placement, and other medical interventions.
- Collaborated closely with intensivists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists and other specialists to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educate and provide support for family and caregivers.
Education
Registered Nurse Diploma
Covenant School of Nursing
Lubbock, TX05-2003
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Community Health
- Health Promotion
- Effective and Concise Communication Style
- Detail Oriented and motivated worker
Certification
BLS Instructor
Timeline
RN
Frenship ISD - Upland Heights Elementary
08.2017 - Current
RN/Nurse Manager/Interim Director
Grace Medical Center
08.2008 - 09.2013
RN/Relief Charge Nurse, CCCU
Lubbock Heart Hospital
12.2005 - 07.2008
RN, PICU
Covenant Medical Center
10.2003 - 12.2005
Registered Nurse Diploma
Covenant School of Nursing
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