Alison Tao
Valrico,FL
Summary
Graduate student pursuing a Master of Public Health. Eager to improve community health through engagement, research, and promoting healthy behaviors. Prior nursing experience in medical surgical oncology, eye surgery, and gastroenterology.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant
University Of South Florida
Tampa, FL
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted the study coordinator with recruiting participants and with study coordination and administration
- Maintained up-to-date records of research activities and results for future reference.
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, FL
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Provided patient education before and after endoscopic procedures
- Performed administrative tasks such as: organize provider schedules, filter patient appropriateness for clinic, coordinate appointments and procedures, act as liaison between patients and providers
- Assessed patient upon arrival and ensured accurate documentation of medical history
Registered Nurse, Pre-OP/PACU
NVISION
San Diego, CA
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Pre-op, OR, post-op care for cataract surgeries, pterygium excisions, lens exchanges, blepharoplasties, or YAG capsulotomies
- Performed continuous assessment, efficient and proper documentation of patient histories, safe medication administration, IV insertion, wound care, sterile technique, patient education and advocacy
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Scripps Health
San Diego, CA
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Administered covid vaccines
- Provided patient education regarding vaccines
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Oncology
Scripps Health
San Diego, CA
05.2019 - 09.2020
- Performed continuous assessments and care for 4 to 5 patients
- Resource nurse for registered nurses and nurse assistants on adedicated education unit
- Experience in: critical decision making skills, patient advocacy, patient/family education, end of life care, rapid responses, wound care, sterile technique, blood administration, safe medication administration, immunizations, pre-operative and post-operative care, activities of daily living, lab draws, hospital policies, evidence based practice
Education
Master of Public Health - Health Promotion And Behaviors
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Miami
Miami, FL05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05.2016
Certification
- BLS, AHA, Exp: 02/2024
- TEFL Certificate, 120 hours
Timeline
Research Assistant
University Of South Florida
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Moffitt Cancer Center
09.2021 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Scripps Health
02.2021 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse, Pre-OP/PACU
NVISION
09.2020 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Oncology
Scripps Health
05.2019 - 09.2020
Master of Public Health - Health Promotion And Behaviors
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Miami
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Central Florida