Allie Kenney
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Nursing leader with extensive experience at Phoenix VA Medical Center, specializing in policy development and operational efficiency. Demonstrated success in quality improvement initiatives and staff development, promoting excellence in patient care. Skilled in critical thinking and implementing strategies to enhance clinical operations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manager
Phoenix VA Medical Center
Phoenix, Arizona
01.2021 - Current
- Provided leadership and direction to nursing staff, ensuring quality patient care.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives.
- Performed physical assessments on patients as needed.
- Monitored daily operations of the nursing department, including budgeting, scheduling, and policy implementation.
- Assisted in the development of policies and procedures for clinical operations.
Nurse Manager, Interim
Phoenix VA Medical Center
Phoenix, Arizona
06.2024 - 03.2025
- Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures.
- Participated in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, and orientation of new employees.
- Implemented strategies that improved operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Provided guidance to staff on patient care, clinical practice, and professional development.
- Managed the scheduling of personnel assignments based on patient acuity levels.
Nurse Supervisor
HonorHealth
Scottsdale, Arizona
01.2019 - 02.2021
- Conducted performance appraisals of nurses to evaluate their job performance.
- Provided guidance, mentoring, and coaching to nursing staff in the unit.
- Prepared reports on quality assurance metrics such as infection rates, medication errors.
Registered Nurse
Phoenix VA Medical Center
Phoenix, Arizona
08.2012 - 01.2021
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, Utah08-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix Arizona05-2008
Skills
- Quality improvement
- Policy development
- Operational efficiency
- Staff development
- Quality control
- Unit operations
Accomplishments
- Sigma Theta Tau National Honors Society of Nursing, 2024
- Daisy Nurse Leader Award, 2023
Certification
- Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification, CMSRN-2020
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nurse Manager, Interim
Phoenix VA Medical Center
06.2024 - 03.2025
Assistant Nurse Manager
Phoenix VA Medical Center
01.2021 - Current
Nurse Supervisor
HonorHealth
01.2019 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse
Phoenix VA Medical Center
08.2012 - 01.2021
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
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