Alisha DAVIS
Ellenwood,GA
Summary
Compassionate and highly skilled Registered Nurse with over 30 years of experience delivering exceptional patient care in diverse healthcare environments, including Vascular Access, Burn ICU, Med/Surg, and ER. Expertise in clinical assessments and critical thinking facilitates the development of tailored care plans that significantly enhance patient outcomes. Proven leader and mentor committed to maintaining high standards of care while fostering a collaborative and supportive team atmosphere. Passionate about advancing nursing practices and improving overall patient experiences through dedicated service and continuous professional growth.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital, Level 1 Trauma Center
04.1995 - Current
- Vascular Access, ICU, SICU, Burn ICU, Med/Surg Tele, ER
- Assessment, insertion, management and maintenance of various vascular access devices such as IVs, midlines and PICCs. Perform dressing changes, catheter care, and securement according to infection prevention.
- Administer medications and managed patient IV lines, ensuring correct dosages and observing for potential side effects and complications.
- Supervise and mentored junior nursing staff, fostering a supportive learning environment and encouraging professional development.
- Triage patients in fast-paced healthcare environments, utilize clinical judgment and establish protocols to prioritize care based on the severity of the condition.
Travel RN Experience
First Class Nursing, Inc.
07.2017 - 01.2024
- Multiple assignments
- ICU, Stepdown, SICU
Travel RN Experience
Active Staffing Agency
11.2017 - 11.2018
- ICU, Stepdown, SICU
Travel RN Experience
Advanced Travel Nursing
01.2017 - 10.2018
- ICU, Stepdown, SICU
Registered Nurse-Float Pool
Emory University Hospital
03.2016 - 05.2018
- ICU Float pool: SICU, Neuro, Step Down, Burn ICU, Med/Surg ICU
- Delivered high-acuity, compassionate care to critically ill patients in a busy ICU setting, including those with life-threatening conditions such as heart attacks, strokes, sepsis, respiratory failure, and post-operative complications.
- Managed complex ventilator settings, arterial lines, central venous lines, and dialysis to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
10.2015 - 03.2018
- Outpatient Ambulatory Care
- Performed detailed assessments, including health histories, physical exams, and vital sign monitoring, to determine patient needs and inform care plans.
- Educated patients and their families on disease management, medication adherence, lifestyle modifications, and preventative care.
- Collaborated with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to create personalized treatment plans for each patient.
Charge Nurse
Newton County Sheriff Office
03.2013 - 06.2016
- Detention Nurse
- Provide medical care to individuals in the correctional facility, focusing on assessment, treatment, health education and crisis response withing the jail population.
- Conduct intake health screenings for new inmates
- Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physicians orders and facility protocols.
Regisered Nurse
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
03.2015 - 08.2015
- Neuro ICU
Education
Associate’s Degree - Nursing
DEKALB TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Skills
- Patient communication
- Patient clinical evaluations
- Advanced wound care
- Comprehensive patient evaluation
- Telemedicine expertise
- Case coordination
- Analytical problem-solving
Certification
- BLS
- CPR-AED Instructor
- ACLS
- PALS
- GA RN License #RN 121181
- California License# 609259
- EPIC, Cerner, Meditech
Timeline
Travel RN Experience
Active Staffing Agency
11.2017 - 11.2018
Travel RN Experience
First Class Nursing, Inc.
07.2017 - 01.2024
Travel RN Experience
Advanced Travel Nursing
01.2017 - 10.2018
Registered Nurse-Float Pool
Emory University Hospital
03.2016 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
10.2015 - 03.2018
Regisered Nurse
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
03.2015 - 08.2015
Charge Nurse
Newton County Sheriff Office
03.2013 - 06.2016
Registered Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital, Level 1 Trauma Center
04.1995 - Current
Associate’s Degree - Nursing
DEKALB TECHNICAL COLLEGE