Allie Vessell
College Station,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients, families, and coworkers through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinic Registered Nurse
Pure Family Medicine
03.2023 - Current
- Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
- Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
- Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
- Improved patient well-being by offering advice on preventive health measures.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Maintained and organized patient charts.
Registered Nurse, Neuro Unit
CHI St. Joseph Hospital
06.2022 - Current
- Effectively and efficiently managed 3-5 high acuity patients per shift.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, strokes, and many other conditions.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
CHI St. Joseph Primary Care
11.2016 - 06.2022
- Roomed patients and assessed vital signs
- Administered vaccines to all ages
- Computer data entry
- Returned calls and answered questions regarding lab results and any patient concerns
- Ran point of care testing
- Refilled medications under provider supervision
- Assisted providers with bedside procedures
- Actively listened to client's requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
- Primary contact point for transitional care management for the clinic
Charge Nurse
CHI St. Joseph Manor
09.2016 - 11.2016
- Administered medication
- Charted interventions and any changes
- Directed CNA and CMA care
- Provided bedside care and hygiene for residents
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Recognized areas of concern and brought concerns to management
- Prioritized communication with providers regarding care of residents
Patient Care Tech/Unit Secretary
CHI St. Joseph Regional Hospital
09.2008 - 09.2016
- Computer order entry
- Vital signs
- Assisted patients with hygiene care and linen changes
- Assisted nurses with multiple tasks
- Answered phones, faxed documents
- Assisted providers and nurses with bedside procedures when appropriate
- Managed supplies
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently
- I was on several rapid improvement committees to improve patient satisfaction and efficiency
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Blinn College
Bryan, TX05.2022
Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Blinn College
Bryan, TX08.2016
Skills
- Stroke Care
- Delegation and Motivation
- Treatment Recommendations
- Status Updates
- Medication Administration
- Treatment Implementation
- Patient Care
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Seizure Disorders
- Complex Problem-Solving
- IV Administration
- Patient Education
Certification
- BLS : Renewed April 2023
- Registered Nurse, Level II - 2022
- Licensed Vocational Nurse - 2016
Timeline
Clinic Registered Nurse
Pure Family Medicine
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Neuro Unit
CHI St. Joseph Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
CHI St. Joseph Primary Care
11.2016 - 06.2022
Charge Nurse
CHI St. Joseph Manor
09.2016 - 11.2016
Patient Care Tech/Unit Secretary
CHI St. Joseph Regional Hospital
09.2008 - 09.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Blinn College
Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Blinn College