Alison Walls
Maumelle,Arkansas
Summary
Knowledgeable Nurse Manager with excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities demonstrated across 13-year career history. Keeps units running at peak efficiency, quality and performance. Excellent communication and coordination skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiovascular Service Line Nurse Manager
CHI St Vincent Infirmary
Little Rock, AR
12.2022 - Current
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality in a 24 bed CVICU and 21 bed CVSD.
- National Certifications : NREMT, Moderate SedationCertification
- Mechanical Circulatory Support Device Trained
Cardiovascular Service Line Nurse Supervisor
CHI St Vincent Infirmary
Little Rock, AR
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients, resulting in better health outcomes.
- ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP, S. T. A. B. L. E., EMT-B and TNCC Certified
- National Certifications : NREMT, Moderate SedationCertification
- Mechanical Circulatory Support Device Competent
CVICU Patient Care Coordinator
CHI St Vincent Infirmary
Little Rock, AR
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Managed sensitive patient information with strict adherence to HIPAA guidelines, maintaining confidentiality and privacy at all times
- Streamlined communication between patients and healthcare providers, ensuring timely responses to inquiries and concerns.
- ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP, S.T.A.B.L.E., EMT-B and TNCC Certified
- National Certifications: NREMT, Moderate SedationCertification
- Mechanical Circulatory Support Device Competent
- Charge Nurse
- National Certifications: NREMT, Certified Sedation Registered Nurse
CVOR Scrubbing RN & Main OR Circulator
UAMS
Little Rock, AR
04.2020 - 04.2022
- ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP, S. T. A. B. L. E., EMT-B and TNCC Certified
- National Certification: Moderate Sedation Certification, NREMT
- Circulating RN in Trauma and Cardiothoracic Operating Rooms
- Scrubbing RN in the CVOR
Flight Nurse
Le Bonheur Pedi-Flite
Memphis, TN
10.2020 - 03.2022
- ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP, S. T. A. B. L. E., EMT-B and TNCC Certified
- National Certifications: NREMT, Certified Sedation Registered Nurse
- EVOC, CRM & NVG Compliant Annually
- CRM & NVG Compliant Annually
- Rotor Wing, Fixed Wing and Ground Patient Transpor
Heart Transplant Coordinator RNIII
Baptist Health Heart Failure & Transplant Institute
Little Rock, AR
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Served as an advocate for patients throughout their transplant journey, addressing concerns and providing support as needed
- ACLS, BLS, PALS and NRP certified
- National Certification: Moderate Sedation Certification
- Provide Education and Care for the Pre, Peri and Post-op Heart Transplant Patient
- Communicate with OPO, schedule and coordinate ancillary staffing and Travel, timing and patient care for Cardiac Transplant Procurement and Implantation
- Immunosuppressant therapy monitoring and
titration according to patient goals - Heart Cath scheduling and lab value monitoring for Pre and Post-Transplant patients
- Insurance Verification, Submission of Required PriorAuthorization Documents, Extension of Benefits
- Documentation in UNOS Registry, Recertification of Listed Patients, updating data according to UNOS guidelines
- Coordinate procedures, consults and treatment with ancillary services for CHF, VAD and Post-Transplant patients
- Assist MD with Dobutamine Stress and Cardiopulmonary Stress Examinations
Scrubbing RN & Circulating RN
Arkansas Surgical Hospital
North Little Rock, AR
06.2018 - 04.2019
- ACLS, BLS, PALS and NRP Certified
- Orthopedic and Neuro OR Circulator and Scrubbing RN
- PRN Evening Charge Nurse
- Coordinate equipment and vendor needs for upcoming procedures specific to Physician Requests
- Staffing Assignments
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Scrubbing/Circulating RNIII & ECMO Specialist
Arkansas Children’s Hospital Heart Team-CVOR
Little Rock, AR
02.2015 - 06.2018
- Participated in simulation training exercises designed to improve emergency response times for initiating extracorporeal life support interventions during time-sensitive situations.
- Acted as a mentor to new CVOR RNs and ECMO Specialists, sharing knowledge and expertise to promote best practices in the field.
- Provided comprehensive education to nursing staff on the principles and management of extracorporeal life support systems.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on advancements in ECMO technology, implementing new techniques and protocols as appropriate.
- Reduced complications with meticulous attention to detail during the initiation, maintenance, and weaning of ECMO therapy.
- ACLS, BLS, PALS and NRP Certified
- ECMO Specialist
- Cardiovascular Operating Room Circulator and Scrub Nurse
- ECMO cannulation/decannulation
- VAD implantations and open-heart transplants.
- Provide care to the Pre, Peri and Post-op CVOR patient
- FIT Tester
- Cell Saver Salvage and CVVHD Competent
- iSTAT Competent
- Professional Excellence Recruitment Retention Council Member
NICU RN III & ECMO Specialist
Arkansas Children’s Hospital NICU
Little Rock, AR
08.2013 - 02.2015
- ACLS, BLS, and NRP Certified
- ECMO Specialist
- Preceptor
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds daily, providing valuable input on patients'' progress and updating care plans accordingly.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to recognize early signs of clinical deterioration in neonates, initiating appropriate interventions or escalating concerns promptly.
CVICU RN III
Baptist Health-NLR 2B
North Little Rock, AR
03.2012 - 10.2013
- ACLS, BLS Certified
- Code Blue Responder
- Care of the Pre and Post-op CVICU/CCU patient
- Epic Physician Super User
- Preceptor
- Rotating Charge Nurse
Telemetry RN I
Baptist Health-NLR 1A
North Little Rock, AR
06.2011 - 03.2012
- BLS and ACLS certified
- Rotating Charge Nurse
- Epic Physician Super User
Education
General Education - General Studies
Pulaski Technical College
Little Rock, ARGeneral Education - Nursing
University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton
Morrilton, ARGeneral Education - General Studies
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, ARMSN - Strategic Leadership
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZBSN - Registered Nursing
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR12.2013
Diploma - Accelerated Registered Nursing Program
Baptist Health Schools Little Rock
Little Rock, AR06.2011
Skills
- Quality Improvement
- Department management
- Policy Development
- Staff Leadership
- Performance Improvement
- Budget Management
- Budget Planning
- Compliance Oversight
- Clinical expertise
- Quality controls
- Nursing Informatics
Additionalinformation - Hospitalprojects
- Ethics Committee Member, St Vincent Infirmary, 01/24-Present
- Patient Care Leadership Committee; PCLC Chair, St Vincent Infirmary, 11/23-Present
- Professional Excellence Recruitment and Retention Committee: PERR, Arkansas Children's Hospital, 01/16-Present
- Mentoring Subcommittee Member: PERR Council, Arkansas Children’s Hospital, 05/16-Present
- Improvement U Member, Arkansas Children’s Hospital, 04/14
- NICU Developmental Council Member, Arkansas Children’s Hospital, 01/13-02/14
- NICU Subcommittee Professional Excellence Recruitment and Retention Council Member, 01/13-02/14
- NICU Beads of Courage Project, Arkansas Children's Hospital, 01/13-02/14
Certification
TNCC
NREMT
ACLS
BLS
Timeline
Cardiovascular Service Line Nurse Manager
CHI St Vincent Infirmary
12.2022 - Current
Cardiovascular Service Line Nurse Supervisor
CHI St Vincent Infirmary
07.2022 - 12.2022
CVICU Patient Care Coordinator
CHI St Vincent Infirmary
03.2022 - 07.2022
Flight Nurse
Le Bonheur Pedi-Flite
10.2020 - 03.2022
CVOR Scrubbing RN & Main OR Circulator
UAMS
04.2020 - 04.2022
Heart Transplant Coordinator RNIII
Baptist Health Heart Failure & Transplant Institute
04.2019 - 04.2020
Scrubbing RN & Circulating RN
Arkansas Surgical Hospital
06.2018 - 04.2019
Scrubbing/Circulating RNIII & ECMO Specialist
Arkansas Children’s Hospital Heart Team-CVOR
02.2015 - 06.2018
NICU RN III & ECMO Specialist
Arkansas Children’s Hospital NICU
08.2013 - 02.2015
CVICU RN III
Baptist Health-NLR 2B
03.2012 - 10.2013
Telemetry RN I
Baptist Health-NLR 1A
06.2011 - 03.2012
General Education - General Studies
Pulaski Technical College
General Education - Nursing
University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton
General Education - General Studies
University of Central Arkansas
MSN - Strategic Leadership
Northern Arizona University
BSN - Registered Nursing
Arkansas Tech University
Diploma - Accelerated Registered Nursing Program
Baptist Health Schools Little Rock