Alison McPherson
Lancaster,CA
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. Proficient registered nurse with 6 years of laboratory experience. Supports physician operations and personally administered tests and treatments in cardiac patients. Seasoned professional restoring health and quality of life.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center
Toledo , OH
01.2022 - Current
Charge RN - Cardiac Cath Lab
Antelope Valley Hospital
Lancaster , CA
10.2015 - 01.2022
- Supported physicians throughout introduction of medical devices and vascular closure with collagen plugs and stitches.
- Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Treated plaque buildup within arteries with angioplasty balloon procedures.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Er Nurse
Antelope Valley Hospital
Lancaster , CA
07.2003 - 10.2015
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Provided emergency care for patients suffering from trauma, heart attacks and strokes.
- Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored response to medications.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aspen University
Denver, COAssociate of Science - Nursing Science
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CA06.2003
Skills
- Medical Recordkeeping - Cerner, Merge, McKesson Cardiology
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Interventional Cardiology procedures - STEMI's
- Structural heart - TAVR's, Watchman
- Neuro interventional procedures- thrombectomies, coiling
- Interventional Radiology procedures - Trauma embolizations
- Monitoring Vital Signs - Pre/Post and Intra procedure
- Medical Supply Management - Ordering supplies
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Medication Administration - Procedural Sedation
- Creative Problem Solving - Scheduling cases and staffing issues
- Decision Making
- Microsoft Office/Excel
- Infection Control Process Coordination
- Equipment- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump, Impella,
CSI, Angiojet, Penumbra, EKOS, Rota, IFR/IVUS, Acist
Timeline
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Charge RN - Cardiac Cath Lab
Antelope Valley Hospital
10.2015 - 01.2022
Er Nurse
Antelope Valley Hospital
07.2003 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aspen University
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Antelope Valley College
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