Alison Marlatt
Charleston,SC
Summary
A Certified Emergency Nurse trained in ER and Cardiothoracic Surgical Stepdown nursing, focused on providing high quality, acute care to patients, and dedicated to continuing to grow within the profession.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center
2020.12 - Current
- Trained new graduate nurses and nurses new to the ER on triage processes and protocols.
- Ensured continuity of care for patients with complex needs by facilitating referrals to specialty services and arranging follow-up appointments as needed.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Held positions in Shared Governance Council and Unit Practice Council
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patient conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Summerville Medical Center
2017.02 - 2021.02
- Patient education and preparation for procedures
- Managed and provided direct patient care to patient's with acute medical conditions
- Collaborated with patient care team to advocate and ensure best outcomes for patients
- Safely managed ICU hold patients
- Obtained Certified Emergency Nurse certificate
- Extensive triage experience for a large volume ER
Registered Nurse, Cardiothoracic Surgical Stepdown
Roper Hospital
2016.08 - 2016.12
- Provided acute care to patients on the cardiothoracic surgical step down unit
- Managed multiple cardiac drips
- Provided care for patients postoperatively after cardiothoracic surgery with chest tubes, JP drains, and central lines
- Worked closely with surgeons to determine changes in patient's status following cardiothoracic surgery
- Utilized advanced critical thinking skills to promptly identify early warning signs of patient deterioration or complications, initiating appropriate interventions to prevent adverse outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC12.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Experimental Psychology
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC05.2013
Skills
- Acute care expertise
- Teamwork and collaboration to provide best emergency care
- USC Capstone preceptor
- Time management and stamina
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Detail oriented
- Competent at handling high patient volumes and turnovers
- Current certifications in: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, ESI triage, CEN
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient education and counseling
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center
2020.12 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Summerville Medical Center
2017.02 - 2021.02
Registered Nurse, Cardiothoracic Surgical Stepdown
Roper Hospital
2016.08 - 2016.12
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Trident Technical College
Bachelor of Arts - Experimental Psychology
University of South Carolina - Columbia
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