Alison Blair
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
HSHS St Vincent Hospital
02.2021 - Current
- Providing quality care to critically ill adult populations with cardiovascular and pulmonary morbidities.
- Recovering and monitoring patients after thoracic and cardiovascular surgeries, which includes ventilator weaning, cardiac device management, hemodynamic monitoring, vasoactive drug titration, chest tube and cardiac device management.
- Educating patients regarding new and former health diagnoses to promote optimal functioning within their socioeconomic means.
- Active member of unit based nursing council, currently refining written standards of care for the unit to enhance patient experience and outcomes.
Registered Nurse, ICU
McLaren Northern Michigan
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of critically ill patients in a 26 bed medical-surgical ICU at a level 2 trauma center.
- Monitored patients' conditions and communicated changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to create individualized treatment plans in conjunction with interdisciplinary care teams.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Nursing Instructor
Southwest Texas Junior College
08.2017 - 10.2019
- Collaborated with faculty and nursing personnel in various healthcare settings to evaluate and improve teaching and nursing practices.
- Development of course material and schedule for Clinical III, Skills Course, and Healthcare Concepts IV.
- Provided didactic and clinical instruction for concepts of perfusion, telemetry, and clotting to nursing students.
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- Enhanced student learning via simulation lab scenarios, including development of scenarios, simulation lab management and staging.
- Maintained student attendance records, grades, clinical logs, exams, and learning activities using Canvas, Blackboard, Typhon and ATI.
Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology
Val Verde Regional Medical Center
11.2014 - 04.2019
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Administered conscious sedation and monitored patient condition during procedures.
- Collaborated with care team to ensure accurate ICD-9, ICD-10, and CPT coding pre- and post-procedure for insurance prior authorizations.
- Management of medical device inventory, IR physician order sets, and radiology policies & procedures.
Nursing Instructor
Southwest Texas Junior College
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Prepared and delivered didactic and clinical instruction to undergraduate nursing students.
- Implemented instructional strategies to track student progress, ascertain skills, and facilitate development of nursing process.
- Oriented and provided valuable instruction to students during clinical rotations regarding evidence-based clinical practice.
- Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives.
Registered Nurse, Special Procedures
Val Verde Regional Medical Center
03.2014 - 11.2014
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab
Trinity Health
06.2013 - 02.2014
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Trinity Health
04.2011 - 01.2013
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Registered Nurse, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Trinity Health
09.2010 - 04.2011
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures related to infertility, pregnancy, and women's health.
Education
Masters of Science - Nursing, Clinical Systems Leadership
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ12.2016
Associates of Applied Science - Nursing
North Central Michigan College
Petoskey, MI05.2010
Skills
- Critical Care Nursing
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Interpersonal Communication
- Analytical Thinking
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Education
- Collaborative Care
Certification
Wisconsin RN License #257156 - 30 Advanced Cardiac Life Support Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers Institute for Healthcare Improvement Certification in Patient Safety
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
HSHS St Vincent Hospital
02.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
McLaren Northern Michigan
01.2020 - 02.2021
Nursing Instructor
Southwest Texas Junior College
08.2017 - 10.2019
Nursing Instructor
Southwest Texas Junior College
01.2016 - 05.2016
Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology
Val Verde Regional Medical Center
11.2014 - 04.2019
Registered Nurse, Special Procedures
Val Verde Regional Medical Center
03.2014 - 11.2014
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab
Trinity Health
06.2013 - 02.2014
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Trinity Health
04.2011 - 01.2013
Registered Nurse, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Trinity Health
09.2010 - 04.2011
Masters of Science - Nursing, Clinical Systems Leadership
University of Arizona
Associates of Applied Science - Nursing
North Central Michigan College