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Work History
Education
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Certification
Awards
Community Service
Credentials
Professional Memberships And Committees
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Alisha Steele

Kannapolis,NC

Summary

Experienced nursing leader with over 25 years at Atrium Health Cabarrus, specializing in team management and patient care in fast-paced environments. Skilled in operational improvements and fostering collaborative relationships. Dedicated to enhancing women's health and advocating for mental health initiatives

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Interim Manager Labor Delivery

Atrium Health Cabarrus
Concord, NC
02.2025 - Current
  • Led the team through organizational changes and crisis management, ensuring stability and performance.
  • Mentored staff to enhance skills and improve team performance.
  • Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
  • Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
  • Oversaw daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
  • Enhanced team member performance through strategic and tactical approaches, motivational coaching, and training.

Administrative Clinical Supervisor L&D and MB

Atrium Health Cabarrus
Concord, NC
08.2020 - Current
  • Monitored staffing levels to ensure adequate resources were available to meet the needs of patients.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends through continuing education courses.
  • Worked with diverse healthcare teams to deliver comprehensive care.
  • Served as liaison between nursing staff members and other departments throughout the organization.
  • Evaluated patient care plans for appropriateness and effectiveness in achieving desired outcomes.
  • Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, orientation, and training new nursing personnel.
  • Provided clinical oversight and direction to nursing staff members.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.

Clinical Nurse Instructor

Rowan Cabarrus Community College
Kannapolis, NC
09.2019 - 10.2020
  • Clinical Nurse Instructor for nursing students in the NICU, Mother/Baby, and Labor/Delivery units.
  • Organized simulation scenarios for nursing students to apply their theoretical knowledge into practice.
  • Monitored student progress throughout clinical rotations and provided feedback to faculty members.
  • Guided nursing students regarding patient care protocols and procedures.
  • Coordinated with various departments within the hospital to ensure smooth operations.
  • Designed innovative teaching strategies to engage students in active learning activities.
  • Assessed student learning needs, developed lesson plans, and evaluated outcomes.

Registered Nurse Mother Baby Unit

Atrium Health Cabarrus
Concord, NC
01.2015 - 08.2020
  • I served as the relief charge nurse and chaired various committees, including Practice, Quality, New Knowledge Innovations, and Improvement at the unit and hospital levels.
  • Trained and mentored newly hired nurses.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure efficient workflow processes.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications, and coordinated treatment with other critical care team members.
  • Provided emotional support to new mothers dealing with issues such as anxiety or fear associated with the birthing process.
  • Developed individualized plans of care based on assessments and patient needs.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of treatments prescribed by physicians for postpartum conditions such as depression or hypertension.
  • Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans for each newborn patient based on diagnosis and prognosis.
  • Responded to emergency situations such as seizures or cardiac arrest in a timely manner while providing appropriate medical interventions.
  • Provided emotional support to parents during the transition into parenthood by answering questions about infant care practices.

Forensic Nurse Examiner-Children's Advocacy Center

Atrium Health Cabarrus
Concord, NC
10.2003 - 01.2015
  • Interviewed children and caregivers about sexual and physical abuse allegations.
  • Partnered with multiple agencies, including law enforcement, DSS, FBI, and SBI.
  • Instructor for the Forensic Nurse Examiner Course.
  • Presented specialized testimony in judicial cases.
  • Assisted with collecting and preserving physical evidence, such as blood samples, clothing, photographs, and other objects.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to forensic nursing practice.
  • Utilized specialized equipment such as digital cameras or microscopes during forensic exams.
  • Conducted interviews with victims to gather information about their experience and medical history.
  • Provided emotional support to victims while they were being examined or interviewed.
  • Advised victims on available resources such as counseling services or victim compensation programs.
  • Educated healthcare professionals on best practices for handling forensic cases involving sexual assault or domestic violence victims.
  • Provided expert testimony in court proceedings regarding findings from examinations or investigations conducted.
  • Participated in multi-disciplinary meetings to discuss cases and provide updates on progress.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and colleagues.
  • Completed medical forensic examinations of minor children and adolescents as part of abuse and neglect investigations.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Emergency Room Nurse/Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner

Atrium Health Cabarrus
Concord, NC
02.2002 - 02.2005
  • Photographed injuries consistent with sexual assault cases.
  • Provided emotional support, crisis intervention and referrals to appropriate resources for sexual assault victims.
  • Facilitated communication between victims, their families, law enforcement agencies and other stakeholders.
  • Participated in case reviews with multidisciplinary teams to discuss patient care plans and outcomes.
  • Collaborated with law enforcement personnel on rape kit collection and storage procedures.
  • Attended court hearings as an expert witness when needed by prosecutors or defense attorneys.
  • Maintained proper chain-of-custody when handling evidence related to criminal investigations.
  • Documented findings in a comprehensive medical-legal report according to state laws and protocols.
  • Performed physical examinations of sexual assault survivors to document evidence, collect specimens and provide treatment.
  • Conducted forensic interviews to obtain detailed information about the incident.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Assessed patient condition and developed individualized care plans.
  • Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
  • Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
  • Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions, and enhance continuum of care.
  • Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.

Progressive Coronary Care Unit Staff Nurse

Atrium Health Cabarrus
Concord, NC
11.2000 - 02.2002
  • Assisted patients in understanding the risks and benefits of cardiac procedures.
  • Identified signs of distress or complications in order to intervene quickly.
  • Performed physical assessments on patients with cardiac conditions.
  • Provided pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care for cardiac surgery patients.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for cardiac patients.
  • Supported patients through recovery from procedures such as bypass, angioplasty and pacemaker surgery.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

Nursing Assistant -Family Medicine Unit

Atrium Health Cabarrus
Concord, NC
08.1999 - 11.2000
  • Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
  • Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
  • Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
  • Collected specimens for laboratory testing such as urine samples and blood draws.
  • Provided assistance to medical staff during tests, treatments and emergency procedures.

Nursing Assistant

University Hospital
Charlotte, NC
05.1998 - 09.1999
  • Pediatrics, Emergency Room, Post-Surgical, and Oncology Unit. Room, Post Surgical and Oncology Unit
  • Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
  • Provided assistance to medical staff during tests, treatments and emergency procedures.

Education

Master of Science - Leadership

Cabarrus College of Health And Sciences
Concord, NC
05-2027

Bachelor’s degree - Science of Nursing

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
North Carolina
05.2000

Skills

  • Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • EPIC
  • Business administration
  • Staff management
  • Time management
  • Workforce management
  • Staff development
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Employee onboarding
  • Policy updates
  • Healthcare technology
  • Department leadership
  • Protocols and procedures
  • Physician collaboration
  • Team collaboration and motivation
  • Quality Improvement

Certification

  • RNC-MNN
  • Basic Life Support
  • Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (Adult & Pediatric)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Awards

  • Nurse Preceptor of the Year - Atrium Health Cabarrus - 2019
  • Atrium Health STAR Preceptor for Mother Baby, 2019

Community Service

  • Special Olympics of Cabarrus County
  • Autism Speaks Walk
  • CVAN
  • Salvation Army Angel Tree

Credentials

  • RN
  • BSN
  • RNC-MNN

Professional Memberships And Committees

  • AWHONN (Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses), 2015, present
  • Care of Late Preterm Infant Committee
  • Atrium Cabarrus Safety Task Force Team
  • Atrium Health Cabarrus - Women's OB Outcomes Committee
  • NC/GA Stork EHR Committee
  • Women's Policy Committee
  • SE Region - Safe Sleep - Global Team

Affiliations

  • Team Lead for First Responders team at Refuge Church, managing First Responders, onboarding, scheduling and serving.
  • Safety Team at Refuge Church ensuring the safety of the congregation and church.
  • Kids Guest Services Check-In team at Refuge Church.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Interim Manager Labor Delivery

Atrium Health Cabarrus
02.2025 - Current

Administrative Clinical Supervisor L&D and MB

Atrium Health Cabarrus
08.2020 - Current

Clinical Nurse Instructor

Rowan Cabarrus Community College
09.2019 - 10.2020

Registered Nurse Mother Baby Unit

Atrium Health Cabarrus
01.2015 - 08.2020

Forensic Nurse Examiner-Children's Advocacy Center

Atrium Health Cabarrus
10.2003 - 01.2015

Emergency Room Nurse/Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner

Atrium Health Cabarrus
02.2002 - 02.2005

Progressive Coronary Care Unit Staff Nurse

Atrium Health Cabarrus
11.2000 - 02.2002

Nursing Assistant -Family Medicine Unit

Atrium Health Cabarrus
08.1999 - 11.2000

Nursing Assistant

University Hospital
05.1998 - 09.1999

Master of Science - Leadership

Cabarrus College of Health And Sciences

Bachelor’s degree - Science of Nursing

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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