Alissa Haller
Benson,IL
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 6 years of experience in direct patient care. Offering expertise in postpartum care. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient education, adept at providing emotional support and advocating for patient and family needs. Demonstrated success in leading teams to prioritize care standards and patient safety.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Postpartum Registered Nurse
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
2017.02 - Current
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Patient Care Technician
Methodist Hospital
2017.03 - 2017.12
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Educated patients and families on proper care and treatment to facilitate successful home care.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
Patient Care Liasion
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
2016.03 - 2016.07
- Organized and distributed correspondence, memoranda and telephone messages.
- Coordinated and processed personnel files and medical records.
- Responded to in-person and telephone requests for information to support office staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Methodist College
Peoria, IL12.2017
Illinois Central College
East Peoria, ILSkills
- Emotional Support
- Patient Safety
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate Care
- Discharge Planning
- Breastfeeding support
- Newborn care
- CPR, NRP, AED
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient and family advocacy
- Effective Communication
- Patient Education
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - Expires May 2026
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Academic Achievements
- Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society Member at Methodist College
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Methodist Hospital
2017.03 - 2017.12
Postpartum Registered Nurse
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
2017.02 - Current
Patient Care Liasion
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
2016.03 - 2016.07
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Methodist College
Illinois Central College
- Licensed Registered Nurse - Expires May 2026
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
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