Alison Barker
Powhatan,VA
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse specializing in medical-surgical and orthopedic nursing. Proven ability to manage patient care in fast-paced environments while delivering high-quality outcomes. Strong interpersonal skills enhance collaboration with healthcare teams. Dedicated to continuous improvement and ready to tackle new challenges.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Johnston-Willis Hospital
Richmond, Virginia
05.2025 - Current
- Chaired unit-based council to improve operational effectiveness.
- Conducted audits of bedside shift reports for accuracy and compliance.
- Coordinated unit outings, boosting staff engagement and team cohesion.
- Provided mentorship to colleagues, supporting professional development initiatives.
- Performed chart audits to ensure adherence to compliance standards.
- Substituted for manager during meetings, ensuring continuity in leadership.
- Acted as charge nurse while managing my own patient care responsibilities.
- Completed nine nursing leadership courses to enhance expertise.
Orthopedic Nurse
Johnston-Willis Hospital
Richmond, Virginia
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Monitored patient vitals and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Administered medications and managed pain relief for orthopedic cases.
- Served as preceptor to new nurses on unit, enhancing training effectiveness.
- Assumed the charge nurse role to maintain operational continuity.
RN Coordinator
Arizona Inpatient Medicine
Tucson, Arizona
03.2020 - 02.2024
- Facilitated communication between healthcare providers and patients' families to enhance understanding.
- Coordinated patient care plans with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive treatment.
- Conducted follow-up calls with recently discharged patients to address appointment issues and medication access.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to optimize patient care processes.
- Created a data collection system to track trends in patient experience and medication reconciliation.
- Led daily interdisciplinary team rounds and attended monthly committee meetings to discuss patient outcomes.
- Established protocols for following up on medication pickup and clarifying patient concerns.
- Streamlined data analysis processes to improve length of stay metrics and overall patient satisfaction.
Orthopedic Registered Nurse
Tucson medical center
Tucson , az
02.2016 - 02.2020
- Provided patient care on fast-paced 40-bed orthopedic and medical floor.
- Administered medications and treatments to orthopedic patients in accordance with established guidelines.
- Assisted physicians during bedside procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
- Educated patients and families regarding post-surgery physical limitations and wound care protocols.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ12-2015
Skills
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Nursing leadership
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Staff development
- Team building
- Effective communication
Certification
- AZ Nursing License
- VA Nursing License
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Johnston-Willis Hospital
05.2025 - Current
Orthopedic Nurse
Johnston-Willis Hospital
05.2024 - 05.2025
RN Coordinator
Arizona Inpatient Medicine
03.2020 - 02.2024
Orthopedic Registered Nurse
Tucson medical center
02.2016 - 02.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pima Community College