Allison Aguirre
Houston,Texas,
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 10 years of clinical experience providing comprehensive care to pediatric and adult patients in acute care, specialty (wound care) clinics, and home health settings. Experienced in advanced wound assessment, pressure injury prevention, surgical wound management, dressing selection, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Experienced with advanced wound skills with a strong commitment to evidence-based practice, improving healing outcomes, and delivering exceptional patient-centered care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse | Critical Care - Children’s IMU
Memorial Hermann Hospital
Houston, Texas
10.2022 - Current
- Provided safe nursing care across multiple levels of pediatric care and acuity (PICU, NICU, HIMU)
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition; promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary
- Administered high-alert medications and managed IV titration orders as prescribed
- Partnered with patients and families to support patient-centered care and informed decision-making
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols to ensure patient safety and compliance
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans
- Mentored junior nursing staff, sharing best practices to enhance patient care delivery and team collaboration
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills
- Performed numerous nursing skills daily (lab draws, foley catheterization & care, tracheostomy suctioning, enteral feeds, blood products administration and more)
Registered Nurse | Wound Care Specialty Clinic
Scarborough Health Network Hospital
Toronto, Ontario
02.2018 - 04.2022
- Ability to set up sterile surgical fields and assist doctors during local procedures
- Skilled in nursing care of traumatic injuries such as amputations, lacerations, burns, tendon injuries, open/closed fractures, abscesses and more
- Collaborated and assisted the attending specialists (plastic surgeons, vascular surgeons, orthopedic surgeons and ENT) daily
- Assessment and management of acute, chronic, surgical, traumatic, and pressure wounds
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
- Provided patient-specific education and connected patients with community resources
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, promoting adherence to treatment regimens
- Ability to efficiently manage a high intake of patients (30 to 120 patients per day)
Registered Nurse | Outpatient Clinics
Closing The Gap Healthcare
Toronto, Ontario
05.2019 - 09.2021
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans
- Proficient in using ambulatory pumps and troubleshooting
- Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of diagnoses and treatment plans
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries
Registered Practical Nurse | Home Health
Spectrum Health Care
Mississauga, Ontario
05.2015 - 09.2016
- Organized daily caseloads with ongoing communication to LHIN, agency staff, and pharmacy
- Practiced basic and advanced wound care skills
- Initiated, maintained, and discontinued IV therapies
- Educated patients and families on disease management, prevention strategies, and self-care techniques
- Experienced in tracheostomy care, patient-controlled analgesia pumps, foley catheterization, nephrostomy care and more
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and comfort
- Worked with multidisciplinary teams to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during the care process
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelors of Science in Nursing
Trent University
01-2018
Bridging to University Nursing | RPN to BSCN
George Brown College
01-2016
Bachelor of Science - General Arts & Science | Practical Nursing
Sheridan College
01-2013
Skills
- Rapid response & critical thinking
- Real-time vital signs monitoring & evaluation
- Airway management & respiratory assessment
- Simple and complex wound care skills
- Hemodynamic stabilization
- Pain management
- Medication and IV administration
- Preoperative & postoperative nursing care
Wound Care Highlights
- Advanced Wound Care Certificate (York University)
- Assessment and management of acute, chronic, surgical, traumatic, and pressure wounds
- Dressing selection and wound treatment according to evidence-based protocols
- Pressure injury prevention and skin integrity management
- Patient and caregiver education for wound care and discharge planning
- Infection prevention and aseptic technique
- Collaboration with plastic, vascular, orthopedic, and multidisciplinary wound care teams
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support - Accredited by American Heart Association
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - Accredited by American Heart Association
- IV Therapy & Phlebotomy - Accredited by Nurses Education Inc.
- Advanced Wound Care Certificate Accredited by York University
Timeline
Registered Nurse | Critical Care - Children’s IMU
Memorial Hermann Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse | Outpatient Clinics
Closing The Gap Healthcare
05.2019 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse | Wound Care Specialty Clinic
Scarborough Health Network Hospital
02.2018 - 04.2022
Registered Practical Nurse | Home Health
Spectrum Health Care
05.2015 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - General Arts & Science | Practical Nursing
Sheridan College
Bridging to University Nursing | RPN to BSCN
George Brown College
Bachelor of Science - Bachelors of Science in Nursing
Trent University