ALLISON BARRON
Santa Rosa Beach,FL
Summary
Experienced, dedicated and compassionate nursing and business development professional, having demonstrated expertise in leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in thorough follow through, marketing plan development and maintaining a department budget, while working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize client satisfaction. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and families. Excellent ability to coordinate resident referral activities and lead generation events while maintaining a lead database and building a strong community network.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Care Consultant
Emerald Coast Hospice
Miramar Beach , FL
2024.02 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams on discharge planning initiatives including transitioning from hospital to home or long term facility setting.
- Provided emotional support to families of terminally ill patients during their end-of-life journey.
- Coordinated activities between staff members and other healthcare providers to maximize efficiency of patient care.
- Developed relationships with local businesses that could provide additional resources for hospice patients.
- Created awareness campaigns within the community about hospice services offered at local facilities.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies for business development, growth, and expansion.
- Researched industry trends, competitor activities and customer preferences to identify areas of improvement and growth opportunities.
Oncology Infusion Nurse
Tennessee Oncology
Chattanooga , TN
2023.07 - 2024.02
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Emotionally supported patients during treatments and gave information on support groups and therapy services.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Nurse Clinical Liaison, Bereavement Coordinator
Hearth Hospice
Chattanooga , TN
2017.02 - 2023.07
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
- Supervised 6 chaplains and assembled data for QAPI quarterly reports
- Developed and implemented marketing campaigns to increase customer engagement.
- Spearheaded special event planning and design of conference materials, promotional items and booth setup.
Staff LPN
U.T. Erlanger Oncology
Chattanooga , TN
2015.01 - 2017.02
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 50 patients per day.
- Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs and prescription refills.
- Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
Travel Nurse
RTG Medical Staffing
Lincoln , NE
2015.01 - 2015.06
- Updated patient charts to reflect changes to care plans, interventions and observations.
- Charge nurse responsibilities including supervision and staff scheduling of CNA's
- Administered oral and intramuscular to patients and monitored responses. Administered wound care to patients diagnosed with wounds per physician's orders.
- Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
LPN, Immunotherapy Nurse
Chattanooga E.N.T.
Chattanooga , TN
2012.05 - 2015.01
- Liaised between patients and doctors, completing comprehensive assessments and recording medical information to achieve recovery goals.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies. Mixed serum for immunotherapy per physician's orders.
- Monitored and observed patients' to accurately records changes in condition and reaction to medications and treatment following allergy injections/immunotherapy.
Education
Certified Grief Recovery Specialist - Grief Counseling
The Grief Recovery Institute
Nashville, TN07.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Chattanooga School of Practical Nsg @ Erlanger
Chattanooga, TN12.1982
High School Diploma -
Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe High School
Fort Oglethorpe, GA05.1979
Skills
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Educating families
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Mentoring and coaching
- Skilled in Microsoft Office, etc
- Strong problem solver
- Professional and mature
- Administrative duties
Timeline
Hospice Care Consultant
Emerald Coast Hospice
2024.02 - Current
Oncology Infusion Nurse
Tennessee Oncology
2023.07 - 2024.02
Nurse Clinical Liaison, Bereavement Coordinator
Hearth Hospice
2017.02 - 2023.07
Staff LPN
U.T. Erlanger Oncology
2015.01 - 2017.02
Travel Nurse
RTG Medical Staffing
2015.01 - 2015.06
LPN, Immunotherapy Nurse
Chattanooga E.N.T.
2012.05 - 2015.01
Certified Grief Recovery Specialist - Grief Counseling
The Grief Recovery Institute
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Chattanooga School of Practical Nsg @ Erlanger
High School Diploma -
Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe High School
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