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
Winchester, VA
01.2023 - 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
Fairfax, VA
06.2022 - 01.2023
- 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
Winchester, VA
02.2021 - 06.2022
- 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
Fairfax County, VA
03.2011 - 12.2021
- 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
Michigan, United States
05.2007 - 09.2010
- 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
Michigan, United States
01.2006 - 09.2010
- 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
Houghton Lake, Michigan
07.2004 - 09.2009
- 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
01.2023 - Current
Safety and Emergency Management Officer
Inova Health System, Ambulatory Service Line
06.2022 - 01.2023
Critical Care Nurse
Valley Health, Winchester Medical Center
02.2021 - 06.2022
Apparatus Technician / Firefighter / Paramedic / FTO
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department
03.2011 - 12.2021
Co-Chair of Northern Michigan Committee
Child Death Review Team
05.2007 - 09.2010
Death Investigator
Roscommon County Medical Examiner Investigator
01.2006 - 09.2010
Agency Director / Paramedic
Houghton Lake EMS
07.2004 - 09.2009
Bachelor of Science, Registered Nurse -
Radford University
Associate Degree of Applied Science; Registered Nurse -
Lord Fairfax Community College