Allison Boyd

• Serves as a primary nurse, preceptor, break nurse, and mentor to peers on a 35-bed ICU Intermediate unit at Mills-Peninsula Medical Center.
• Nominated twice for a Daisy Award for exceptional nursing care.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, as the liaison between the between the healthcare team and loved ones.
• Assisted in training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
• Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity

Registered Nurse providing Covid-19 testing in San Francisco County.

• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

Contract Registered Nurse at Long Term Acute Care Rehabilitation Hospital in San Francisco, CA.

• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.

• Assisted and performed activities of daily living for patients such as nutrition and hygiene.
• Maintained a safe environment and safety of patients.
• Assisted with ambulation, transfer and discharge.
• Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
• Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.