Alli Dunn
Compassionate and detail-oriented newly licensed Registered Nurse with LPN experience and over 600 hours of clinical experience in medical-surgical, intensive care, and behavioral health settings. Committed to providing safe, compassionate care while supporting Veterans, their families, and the healthcare team at the Fayetteville VA Medical Center.
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
1 Year 11 Months- Delivered direct nursing care to multiple patients daily in a primary care setting, ensuring comprehensive health assessments and follow-up support.
- Administered medications, collected lab specimens, performed urinalysis testing, and reinforced patient education throughout patient visits.
- Managed scheduling and documentation of medication reconciliations to facilitate effective care for ongoing patient caseloads.
- Facilitated communication of patient needs and concerns to healthcare providers while upholding confidentiality and professionalism.
Certified Nursing Assistant
6 Months- Provided hands-on patient care in the emergency department, including vital signs, hygiene assistance, comfort measures, and safety support.
- Performed EKGs, reported abnormal findings or patient concerns to nursing staff, and assisted with timely care in a fast-paced acute care setting.
- Assisted patients with mobility, transfers, and fall prevention while maintaining a safe and clean environment.
- Communicated patient needs, changes in condition, and care updates to nurses to support continuity of care.
Certified Paraoptometric
2 Years 4 Months- Facilitated patient intake, clinical testing, documentation, communication, and customer service within an outpatient healthcare environment.
- Assisted with preliminary vision testing, patient workups, and preparation for provider exams in a busy outpatient eye care setting.
- Maintained accurate patient records, supported appointment flow, and communicated patient needs to the clinical team.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
- Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) with the ACEN ID NEU786.
- Golden Leaf Scholarship Recipient
Practical Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Skills
Affiliations
National Society of Leadership and Success, NSLS Member
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)
American Heart Association | Expires: 11/2027
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Certified Nursing Assistant
Certified Paraoptometric
Sampson Community College
Central Carolina Community College
Clinical Experience
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
ICU Preceptorship — Student Nurse
126 hours | VA/critical care setting
Completed focused critical care preceptorship supporting RN workflow, prioritization, safety, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Observed and assisted with care for complex patients requiring close assessment, monitoring, medication safety, and timely communication of changes.
Strengthened clinical judgment through exposure to high-acuity nursing care, hemodynamic awareness, respiratory support, and detailed documentation.
Behavioral Health Clinical — Student Nurse
112 hours
- Applied therapeutic communication, active listening, empathy, and calm presence while caring for patients with mental health needs.
- Gained exposure to anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, crisis behaviors, and safety-focused psychiatric
nursing care.
- Maintained professional boundaries, self-awareness, confidentiality, and patient dignity in a structured behavioral health environment.