Alissa Gibson
Weatherford
Summary
Devoted and caring educator focused on positive classroom environment to enhance student learning by building relationships with my students. As well as, a hardworking and driven nursing professional bringing 16years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced settings.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fourth Grade Classroom Teacher
Brock Intermediate School
08.2022 - Current
- Prepared daily and weekly lesson plans to help students meet learning goals.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to plan and implement curriculum.
- Facilitated small groups of students who needed additional assistance or enrichment activities.
- Used technology to drive instruction and maximize student achievement.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
First Grade Classroom Teacher
Peaster Elementary School
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
Charge/Staff Nurse Special Procedure Area
Cook Childrens Medical Center
Fort Worth
10.2009 - 08.2021
- Provide bedside care and treatment for patients in preop/recovery area. Our care begins in the preop assessment area and continues to the recovery room for diagnostic procedures requiring anesthesia such as Gastroenterology/Hematology/Oncology/Pulmonolgy procdures as well as Radiology procedures such as MRI,CT, Nuclear Med scans.
- Communicate and work closely with multiple members of the healthcare team on a continual basis thruout the workday to ensure patients arriving to the recovery room are adequately cared for.
- Established weekly and daily staffing schedules and assignments based on unit needs as a Charge nurse and Chair of the scheduling committee.
- Participate in charge nurse committee as a member, Co-Chair and Chair to discuss policies, propose revisions and implement changes to the unit.
Charge/Staff Nurse Short Stay Observation Unit
Cook Childrens Medical Center
Fort Worth
11.2007 - 10.2009
- Participated in charge nurse committee as a member to discuss policies, propose revisions and implement changes to the unit.
- Precepted new nurses on hospital policies and procedures, patient care protocols, medical procedures and patient interventions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Charge/Staff Nurse Hematology/Oncology/Blood and Marrow Transplant Nurse
Cook Childrens Medical Center
Fort Worth
06.2005 - 11.2007
- Provided excellent high level patient care to a variety of critical care transplant patients and complex pediatric hematology and oncology patients.
- Administered chemotherapy per research protocols.
- Served as a Charge, Staff nurse and precepted new hires to the unit and trained them patient care, skills, procedures and hospital policies
Patient Care Technician
Cook Childrens Medical Center
Fort Worth
08.2004 - 06.2005
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX05.2005
Skills
- Nursing Consultation
- Critical Thinking
- Treatment Preparation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Decision Making
- Care Coordination
- Creative Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Delegation and Motivation
- Class Management
- Relationship Building
- Teacher Collaboration
- Parent communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Professional demeanor
Certification
- RN, Texas Board of Nurse Examiners, Exp July 2025
- CPN, Certified Pediatric Nurse, Exp Jan 2026
- PALS, Pediatric Advance Life Support Certified, by American Heart Association, Exp Feb 2027
- BLS, American Heart Association, Exp Feb 2027
- Certified Texas Educator, EC-6, Exp July 2029
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Fourth Grade Classroom Teacher
Brock Intermediate School
08.2022 - Current
First Grade Classroom Teacher
Peaster Elementary School
08.2021 - 06.2022
Charge/Staff Nurse Special Procedure Area
Cook Childrens Medical Center
10.2009 - 08.2021
Charge/Staff Nurse Short Stay Observation Unit
Cook Childrens Medical Center
11.2007 - 10.2009
Charge/Staff Nurse Hematology/Oncology/Blood and Marrow Transplant Nurse
Cook Childrens Medical Center
06.2005 - 11.2007
Patient Care Technician
Cook Childrens Medical Center
08.2004 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Christian University
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