Alisha Reakoff
Summary
Experienced clinical provider with over twenty years of service, including pre-hospital emergency services and in-hospital critical care and vascular access. I am passionate about organizational process improvement, problem solving, creative change, innovation, and leadership.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vascular Access Specialist
Valley Health, Winchester Medical Center
2023.01 - Current
- Creation of VAT Chat (in development)
- Researched and proposed ideas to enhance service delivery
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives within the department
- Streamlined workflow and patient safety by implementing updates to Epic VAT consults and advisory notices, resulting in reduced patient/provider wait times and appropriate vascular device placement
- Streamlined equipment management to ensure proper function and work order tracking
- Served as a mentor and educator to new staff members, providing training and support in their professional growth within the field of vascular access
- Perform daily interprofessional collaboration and communication to ensure positive patient outcomes
- Critical evaluation with consideration of current and future patient needs
- Assisted with departmental police review and revision to ensure consistent adherence to best practices
- Participated in quality improvement projects focused on enhancing overall procedural success rates for the department
- Participate in educational initiatives aimed at increasing awareness among staff about emerging trends in vascular access care
Safety and Emergency Management Officer
Inova Health System, Ambulatory Service Line
2022.06 - 2023.01
- Collaboration with Ambulatory Service Line executive leadership team to ensure the continued success and safety of the Ambulatory team members
- Collaborated with various state and local agencies to coordinate response during emergencies, ensuring efficient utilization of resources
- Maintain disaster readiness of ambulatory sites and team members
- Conducted comprehensive risk analysis assessments for potential hazards, gaps and opportunities, enabling proactive mitigation strategies
- Created detailed reports and graphics of safety and security recommendations
- Assisted in the organization of large-scale disaster simulations involving hospital leadership to test response capabilities effectively
- Propose innovative safety solutions with consideration of staffing, financial and building construction constraints
Critical Care Nurse
Valley Health, Winchester Medical Center
2021.02 - 2022.06
- Worked with former colleague to create a new CCRAU unit logo to enhance unit pride and boost morale
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families during difficult transitions
- Served as an advocate for patients rights, ensuring that their needs were met and their voices were heard throughout the decision-making process
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver optimal patient outcomes
- Effective decision-making during dynamic, high-stress emergency medical situations
- Delivered high-quality direct patient care to diverse populations in the critical care setting including trauma, cardiovascular, neurologic, pulmonary, and surgical cases
Apparatus Technician / Firefighter / Paramedic / FTO
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department
2011.03 - 2021.12
- Led emergency services teams during high-stress emergencies
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the department as a Field Training Evaluation Program- Field Training Officer (FTEP-FTO)
- Managed the state recertification process for over 2,000 EMS providers, ensuring compliance with Office of EMS rules and regulations
- Created new, innovative ways to accurately track fire and EMS continuing education credits for career and volunteer staff
- Designed, proposed, then sat on committee for alternate scheduling program for staff retention
- Developed and executed of three major public CPR training events in Fairfax County
- Implemented the incident command system (ICS) during emergency situations
Co-Chair of Northern Michigan Committee
Child Death Review Team
2007.05 - 2010.09
- Utilized critical thinking and investigative skills to evaluate the cause and manner of death for individuals who were in-utero through 18 years old
- Investigated circumstances surrounding the death of a child and determine subsequent actions
- Coordinated cross-functional teams (state police, pathologist, social workers, school staff, etc) leading to more efficient communication and project execution.
- Developed training, educational materials and outreach programs to prevent future child deaths
Death Investigator
Roscommon County Medical Examiner Investigator
2006.01 - 2010.09
- Coordinated with state and local police to conduct on-scene investigations
- Streamlined communication with law enforcement agencies for efficient information exchange during investigations
- Enhanced death investigation accuracy by meticulously examining scenes, interviewing witnesses, performing post-mortem examinations and documenting findings.
- Used critical thinking to determine the cause and manner of death
- Collaborated with forensic pathologists to analyze post-mortem findings and integrate results into comprehensive investigative reports
- Performed 'cut-downs' to obtain venous blood samples and documented chain of evidence and adhered to protocols pertaining to collection and security of samples as they were sent to the state forensics la
- Actively participated in professional associations related to forensic sciences and death investigation, advancing knowledge through peer interaction and staying current with industry trends
Agency Director / Paramedic
Houghton Lake EMS
2004.07 - 2009.09
- Optimized peak-service time coverage by hiring additional staff and purchasing another ambulance
- Provided timely reports on agency progress to executive board members, medical control and other governance bodies, facilitating informed decision-making processes at higher levels
- Managed budgeting, purchasing and payroll
- Conducted regular reviews of internal policies, updating them as necessary to maintain compliance with regulations and emerging trends
- Optimized resource allocation by regularly analyzing workload distribution across different departments or teams within the organization
- Established multi-jurisdictional ambulance loan agreement to ensure operational readiness across the region
- Created regional hiring panel for EMS to ensure thorough assessment of candidates for all local agencies
- Recruited, hired, and developed top candidates for open vacancies and retained staff using mentoring and positive feedback
- Oversaw daily operations to maintain a smooth workflow and meet organizational objectives
- Negotiated contracts with equipment, supply and apparatus vendors, securing optimal terms and conditions for the agency
- Resolved conflicts among staff members diplomatically, fostering a collaborative environment conducive to productivity
- Led staff with effective, transparent communication and leadership skills, cultivating a positive work culture
Education
Bachelor of Science, Registered Nurse -
Radford University
Radford, VA03.2024
Associate Degree of Applied Science; Registered Nurse -
Lord Fairfax Community College
Middletown, VA05.2020
Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Punctual and Dependable
- Recordkeeping and documentation
- Relationship Building
Websites
Certification
- VA Registered Nurse #0001295750
- National Registry Paramedic #M8052478
- VA Paramedic #E081705916
- AHA BLS CPR
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Firefighter I & II
- HazMat Operations
- Tactical Emergency Casualty Care Instructor
- FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700, 800
- Crisis Intervention Team certified
- FEMA Community Safety Educator
Activitiesandcommunityservice
- VAT Equipment Maintenance Lead
- Epic Super User
- Secondary VAT Team Scheduling Captain
- Secondary IV Champions Committee
- Secondary Risk Connector Committee
- Educator/ Presenter Nurse Residency Program
- Educator/ Presenter Nursing Clinical Orientation
- Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Women's Initiative Committee
- Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Alternate Work Schedule Committee
- Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Community Risk Reduction - Opiate and Substance Use Harm Reduction Workgroup
- Fairfax County Public Safety Panel representative for Disability Inclusion Council
- 2018-2020 Activities Volunteer at Hidden Springs Senior Living
- 2019 President and "Friend" of the Lord Fairfax Community College Bureau of NeuroDiversity (BOND) Club
- Team Captain for Relay for Life
- Shear for a Cure Head Shave Fundraiser creator and participant
Timeline
Vascular Access Specialist
Valley Health, Winchester Medical Center
2023.01 - Current
Safety and Emergency Management Officer
Inova Health System, Ambulatory Service Line
2022.06 - 2023.01
Critical Care Nurse
Valley Health, Winchester Medical Center
2021.02 - 2022.06
Apparatus Technician / Firefighter / Paramedic / FTO
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department
2011.03 - 2021.12
Co-Chair of Northern Michigan Committee
Child Death Review Team
2007.05 - 2010.09
Death Investigator
Roscommon County Medical Examiner Investigator
2006.01 - 2010.09
Agency Director / Paramedic
Houghton Lake EMS
2004.07 - 2009.09
Bachelor of Science, Registered Nurse -
Radford University
Associate Degree of Applied Science; Registered Nurse -
Lord Fairfax Community College
- VA Registered Nurse #0001295750
- National Registry Paramedic #M8052478
- VA Paramedic #E081705916
- AHA BLS CPR
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Firefighter I & II
- HazMat Operations
- Tactical Emergency Casualty Care Instructor
- FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700, 800
- Crisis Intervention Team certified
- FEMA Community Safety Educator
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