Alisha Wilson

Multifaceted, detail-oriented, and performance-focused healthcare professional with hands-on experience in General surgery, Bariatric surgery and Medical Weight management. Equipped with solid background in nursing practices and patient care. Armed with sound judgment in treating patients with obesity through prescribing medications, creating lifestyle management plans and providing accountability. Effective at building rapport with patients and families, while maintaining professional relationships with physicians and other medical experts to support patients through their journey to wellness.

• Advanced Practice Nurse, General Surgery, UChicago Medicine Hospital, Chicago, IL, 11/2022, Present, Independently provider clinic for Bariatric surgery patients, General surgery post-operative patients and obesity medicine patients, Devise treatment plans, interpret results and prescribe appropriate therapies, Collaborate with registered dietician, surgeons and other ancillary staff to deliver evidence based care, Round on in-patients to provide support, educate and reinforcement for post care after Bariatric surgery, Assist with the running of the Bariatric program and providing assistance to daily tasks/endeavors, Prescriber of GLP-1 medications and anti-obesity medications with off label use, Frequent contributor of monthly Obesity conference with presenting new evidence based care on treatment of obesity, Diagnosed and treat patients with acute illness and chronic diseases and conditions like hypertension, hypothyroidism, heart disease and diabetes, Formulated suitable treatment plans to treat patients with sensitivity and compassion while maintaining confidentiality
• Nurse Associate, General Surgery, UChicago Medicine Hospital, Chicago, IL, 06/2009, 11/2021, Supervised and manage three surgeons General Surgery and Bariatric Practice, High-degree of initiative and problem solving-ability, Demonstrates ability to exercise judgment, make independent decisions and assume responsibility, Highlighted as Employee of the Month in 2012 and 2014, Special recognition in nomination of Daisy Award for going above and beyond in-patient care, Assess patients’ and families’ physical and psychological resources; collaborates with other healthcare team members to help patients adapt to the disease and therapy involved
• Emergency Room Nurse, Trinity Advocate Hospital, Chicago, IL, 03/2010, 09/2012, Consistently deliver the best in customer service and patient care. As a team member, demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with patients, families, visitors and other employees, Modify patient treatment plans as indicated b patients’ responses, conditions and physician orders, Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans, Review, interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s condition, Managing the care of patients experiencing life-threatening problems requiring complex assessment, high intensity therapies and interventions
• Telemetry & Stroke Unit Nurse, Mercy Hospital, Chicago, IL, 08/2007, 03/2010, Responsible in activities to plan, measure, assess and improve the quality of patient care, Maintains clear and respectful communication with patient family, physicians and other healthcare providers, Assess patients in an ongoing manner, per protocol with telemetry monitoring, Conduct neurological assessments using the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) for acute strokes and post procedural cerebral angiograms
• SICU Stepdown Nurse, Mt. Sinai Hospital, Chicago, IL, 09/2005, 08/2007, Monitored patients for vital signs and lethal ECG rhythms and provided appropriate patient care to mitigate conditions, Provided continued health education to patients throughout hospital stay, Assist with bedside procedures: Central line insertion, wound care and insertion of NG tube, Foley insertion and care

• American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery
• Obesity Medicine Association
• Illinois Association of Bariatric Surgery
• Obesity Action Coalition
• Illinois Obesity Society

• Certified Bariatric Nurse, 08/04/2022
• Family Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified, 209.024157, 05/2024
• Registered Nurse, Illinois, 041.349035, 05/2024
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association, 02/2025
• Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 02/2025

Family Nurse Practitioner- 2019

Certified Bariatric Nurse

• Supervised team of 5 staff members.
• Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
• Collaborated with team of 11 in the development of Bariatric Surgery Data.