ALISSA K Damon
Wilmington,NC
Summary
Versatile healthcare leader with expertise in nursing and operational efficiency. Proven ability to mentor staff, enhance service protocols, and ensure compliance with health regulations, driving improved patient outcomes and operational success.
Overview
1
1
Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager - Lead Infusion Specialist
Prime IV Hydration & Wellness
Wilmington, NC
10.2023 - Current
- Streamlined daily operations of hydration and wellness services for improved efficiency.
- Mentored staff in customer service best practices, enhancing service delivery quality.
- Overhauled inventory management to ensure availability of wellness products and supplies.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations within wellness center operations.
Registered Nurse - Pediatrics
Camp Lejeune Naval Hospital
Camp Lejeune, NC
02.2023 - 10.2025
- Executed established protocols during emergency patient situations while maintaining composure and documenting events.
- Evaluated effectiveness of self-care provided by health team members, assessing contributions of systems and instrumentation to patient outcomes.
- Assisted in planning clinical direction and instructed LPNs, LVNs, nursing assistants, and ancillary personnel.
Registered Nurse - Maternal-Child, Pediatrics, Nursery, Geriatrics, Post-Op, GYN
Onslow Memorial Hospital
Jacksonville, NC
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Executed comprehensive nursing duties, including triage, patient assessment, monitoring, and education.
- Delivered nursing care procedures and treatments in accordance with standard nursing practice guidelines.
IV Hydration Provider-Registered Nurse
Vida-Flo
Wilmington, NC
04.2021 - 10.2022
- Educated clients on benefits of treatments for improved health and wellness.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather medical history and assess vital signs.
- Provided safe, effective hydration therapy services in a friendly, affordable environment.
- Fostered a relaxing atmosphere to enhance client comfort during treatments.
Labor & Delivery/Post-Partum, Nursery - Travel Nurse
IDR Health Care/Aya Health Care
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Monitored and documented symptoms or changes in patient conditions.
- Provided patient care in various clinical settings across multiple locations.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to formulate individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on effective health management and recovery practices.
- Facilitated non-judgmental care to uphold patient autonomy and rights.
Faculty Professor
Universal Training Institute
Perth Amboy, NJ
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Developed syllabuses and course schedules to clarify classroom expectations and learning objectives.
- Facilitated classroom discussions that encouraged critical thinking about instructional topics.
- Provided constructive feedback to students, enhancing test scores and overall comprehension.
- Refined teaching techniques through collaboration with faculty members on effective strategies.
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Women's Service Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center
, NC
09.2015 - 02.2021
- Assisted healthcare professionals during operations, preparing patients for examinations and treatments.
- Initiated resuscitative measures to reduce disability and mortality in acute emergencies.
- Participated in councils and committees to implement patient-centered care initiatives.
- Attended educational workshops and reviewed publications to maintain nursing specialty competency.
Labor & Delivery Nurse- Travel Nurse
Convergence Staffing Agency
Charlotte, NC
01.2015 - 08.2015
- Delivered customized education to patients and families to enhance continuity of care.
- Maintained accurate records and charts for medications and treatments according to policies.
- Facilitated non-judgmental care, preserving patient autonomy, dignity, and rights.
Labor & Delivery Nurse-Women's Health
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
New Brunswick, NJ
03.2013 - 08.2015
- Reported condition changes, symptoms, and vital signs to primary care physicians, patients, and families.
- Conducted patient assessments, prioritizing data collection based on individual needs.
- Attended educational workshops and reviewed professional publications to uphold nursing competency.
Labor & Delivery & Post-Partum Nurse
MCH Raritan Bay Medical Center Per-Diem
Perth Amboy, NJ
01.2013 - 05.2015
- Ordered, interpreted, and evaluated diagnostic tests to assess patient conditions.
- Participated in research activities targeting enhancements in nursing practices.
- Followed infection control procedures to minimize risk of infection spread.
- Engaged in internal assessments and audits to ensure compliance with standards.
Director Of Nursing Education
Universal Training Institute
Perth Amboy, NJ
02.2010 - 05.2015
- Created instructional materials and delivered educational programs for in-service and community audiences.
- Expanded and implemented LPN program and health services to enhance research rehabilitation and community health.
- Supervised and evaluated nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other personnel activities.
- Maintained high standards of efficient and courteous customer service at all times.
Adjunct Faculty Professor
Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJ
08.2010 - 12.2011
- Delivered targeted feedback that improved student test scores and comprehension.
- Partnered with faculty to enhance teaching techniques and exchange effective strategies.
- Analyzed academic trends to inform curriculum development and teaching practices.
- Maintained knowledge of current topics in education through continuous reading.
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Saint Peter's University Hospital
New Brunswick, NJ
04.2000 - 01.2010
- Attended educational workshops and reviewed professional publications to enhance nursing competency.
- Performed therapeutic nursing interventions, promoting patient well-being and recovery.
- Delivered customized education for patients and families to support continuity of care.
- Maintained accurate records and charts of medications and treatments per policies and physician orders.
Case Manager/Registered Professional Nurse
Passaic Beth Israel Hospital
Passaic, NJ
05.1999 - 09.2000
- Assessed patient needs to develop tailored continuing care plans with physician collaboration.
- Facilitated referrals to specialty health providers, ensuring continuity of care.
- Advocated for patients within healthcare and social service environments to promote wellness.
- Enhanced quality of patient management to maximize satisfaction and ensure cost-effectiveness.
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Jersey City Medical Center
Jersey City, NJ
08.1997 - 04.2000
- Monitored and reported patient symptoms or changes in condition to facilitate appropriate care adjustments.
- Communicated patient status to physician during procedures to ensure timely interventions.
- Adhered to quality and service standards, enhancing patient safety and care outcomes.
- Conducted physical examinations to establish tentative diagnoses.
Education
Master Of Science - Nursing, Master's In healthcare administration
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZBachelor of Science - Nursing
Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, New JerseySkills
- EMR systems
- Health information access
- Patient assessments
- Quality assurance
- Quality improvement
- Project implementation
- Regulatory compliance
- Data entry and analysis
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Staff mentorship
- Teamwork
- Clinical training
Certification
- Registered Nurse NC, 27464, 01/31/27
- Registered Nurse NJ, 11714700, 05/31/27
- HHA Program Instructor, IN 2009-0981 NJ
- AHA BLS CPR/AED, 12/31/27
- AHA PALS, 12/31/27
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), 12/31/27
- American Heart Association ACLS, 11/30/27
- NCC Credential: Inpatient High-Risk OB, 06/15/27
- IV Certification
- NIHSS NIH Stroke Scale Training & Certification
Timeline
Assistant Manager - Lead Infusion Specialist
Prime IV Hydration & Wellness
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse - Pediatrics
Camp Lejeune Naval Hospital
02.2023 - 10.2025
Registered Nurse - Maternal-Child, Pediatrics, Nursery, Geriatrics, Post-Op, GYN
Onslow Memorial Hospital
10.2022 - 02.2023
Labor & Delivery/Post-Partum, Nursery - Travel Nurse
IDR Health Care/Aya Health Care
09.2021 - 04.2022
Faculty Professor
Universal Training Institute
05.2021 - 12.2021
IV Hydration Provider-Registered Nurse
Vida-Flo
04.2021 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Women's Service Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center
09.2015 - 02.2021
Labor & Delivery Nurse- Travel Nurse
Convergence Staffing Agency
01.2015 - 08.2015
Labor & Delivery Nurse-Women's Health
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
03.2013 - 08.2015
Labor & Delivery & Post-Partum Nurse
MCH Raritan Bay Medical Center Per-Diem
01.2013 - 05.2015
Adjunct Faculty Professor
Bloomfield College
08.2010 - 12.2011
Director Of Nursing Education
Universal Training Institute
02.2010 - 05.2015
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Saint Peter's University Hospital
04.2000 - 01.2010
Case Manager/Registered Professional Nurse
Passaic Beth Israel Hospital
05.1999 - 09.2000
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Jersey City Medical Center
08.1997 - 04.2000
Master Of Science - Nursing, Master's In healthcare administration
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bloomfield College