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
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
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
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
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Administered covid vaccines
- Provided patient education regarding vaccines
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Oncology
Scripps Health
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