Alison Love
Summary
Professional with extensive nursing experience at Craig Hospital. Strong background in nursing leadership, focused on delivering high-quality patient care and outcomes. Expertise in team collaboration, staff development, and resource management. Known for adaptability and achieving results in dynamic healthcare setting. Proficient in clinical skills, patient advocacy, and regulatory compliance.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager, Day Shift
Craig Hospital
09.2023 - Current
- Lead staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff.
- Assist nursing education and floor staff in training new nursing staff in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Manage 30+ nursing staff members and nursing activities in 92 bed facility by providing comprehensive guidance and maintainence of care standards.
- Manage annual Nursing Week budget and plan, facilitate and manage recognition week activities for nursing department.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Supervise, direct, and motivate high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Establish and continuously optimize unit and individual work assignments.
- Promote professional development opportunities to encourage nursing staff to pursue advanced opportunities and continuous training.
- Foster open communication and promote department decision-making among nursing staff through shared governance as the nurse manager representative on Craig's Nurse Practice Council.
- Collaborate on, develop and implement quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Serve as a key point of contact between nursing staff, physicians, administration, and other healthcare professionals.
- Investigate and resolve complaints and issues from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Promote a culture of safety within the department, conducting and auditing regular risk assessments and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Monitor clinical outcomes closely, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Assist Training and Development in coordinating and implementing in-service educational programs focusing on new standards of care, safety and adherence to protocols.
- Sustain quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Clinical Nurse Coordinator, Night Shift
Craig Hospital
08.2018 - 09.2023
- Oversaw hospital and patient management on night shift.
- Promoted a culture of safety by implementing regular drills and training sessions to prepare staff for potential emergency situations.
- Improved staff performance through regular evaluations, constructive feedback, and targeted training.
- Assisted in recruiting and hiring new nursing staff, ensuring a workforce committed to providing excellent patient care.
- Mentored new clinical staff members for proper onboarding and orientation processes.
- Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
- Implemented clinical protocols to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Assessed clinical policies and procedures for compliance with changing regulations and evidenced-based practices.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients and changing patient conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Charge Nurse, Night Shift
Craig Hospital
05.2016 - 08.2018
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with nursing staff, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted nightly shift huddles to inform staff of changes in patient care needs and plans ad updated policies and procedures .
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Supported the night Clinical Nurse Coordinator in all aspects of staffing, overnight hospital management and patient care needs.
Registered Nurse, 2E, 3E & 4W Units
Craig Hospital
03.2014 - 08.2018
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Rehabilitation Technician
Craig Hospital
05.2009 - 03.2014
- Provided high-quality patient care including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting/bowel-programs and feeding.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by organizing patient room, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms, safety devices and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Enhanced team efficiency and patient safety by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
Latin Teacher
Cherry Creek School District
08.2003 - 06.2004
- Fostered a positive learning environment through clear communication, consistent expectations, and an interactive learning environment.
- Utilized technology resources effectively in the classroom to support learning objectives and encourage active engagement from students.
- Contributed to departmental meetings and professional development opportunities, sharing best practices in Latin instruction.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans for improved student understanding of Latin grammar and vocabulary.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as Latin Club or National Latin Exam participation to enhance language skills outside the classroom.
Latin Instructor
Regis University
12.1999 - 05.2000
- Provided tutoring sessions for struggling undergraduate learners and advanced students seeking deeper understanding of course material.
- Worked with college undergraduate students to generate comprehensive understanding of Latin language and Ancient Roman history and culture.
Latin Instructor
University of Colorado at Boulder
08.1998 - 05.1999
- Collaborated with Classics Department graduate student coordinator to develop foreign language curriculum for beginning Latin students and adult learners with accomodations.
- Instructed undergraduate students on beginning and intermediate Latin syntax and vocabulary and Ancient Roman history and culture. Modified instruction for section of adult learners with accomodations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Colorado At Anschutz
Aurora, CO12-2013
Master of Arts - Classical Languages
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO05-1999
Bachelor of Arts - Classics
Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT05-1994
Skills
- BLS
- ACLS
- CRRN (through 2029)
- Safety Cares I & II
- Impact Leadership Training 2025
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award Honoree, Craig Hospital, September 2018
- Daisy Award for Nurse Leader Honoree, Craig Hospital, November 2024
- Patient & Family Educator Award of Excellence, Craig Hospital, February 2010
- Maureen O'Donnell Classical Teaching Scholarship Award, University of Colorado at Boulder, May 1999
- Kellogg Senior Writing Award, Middlebury College, May 1994
- George H. Caitlin Classical Prize Fund Recipient, Middlebury College, May 1994
Timeline
Nurse Manager, Day Shift
Craig Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Clinical Nurse Coordinator, Night Shift
Craig Hospital
08.2018 - 09.2023
Charge Nurse, Night Shift
Craig Hospital
05.2016 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse, 2E, 3E & 4W Units
Craig Hospital
03.2014 - 08.2018
Rehabilitation Technician
Craig Hospital
05.2009 - 03.2014
Latin Teacher
Cherry Creek School District
08.2003 - 06.2004
Latin Instructor
Regis University
12.1999 - 05.2000
Latin Instructor
University of Colorado at Boulder
08.1998 - 05.1999
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Colorado At Anschutz
Master of Arts - Classical Languages
University of Colorado At Boulder
Bachelor of Arts - Classics
Middlebury College
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