Allison Branca
Reno,NV
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Northern Nevada Medical Center, excelling in patient advocacy and clinical judgment. Proven track record in optimizing patient satisfaction and mentoring staff, while adhering to infection control measures. Skilled in medication administration and fostering a supportive environment for both patients and healthcare teams.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Northern Nevada Medical Center
01.2018 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Mentored nursing students during clinical rotations, offering guidance in proper techniques and fostering critical thinking skills.
- Precepted new nurses, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathetic communication, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Northern Nevada Medical Center
03.2016 - 01.2019
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Education
Science
University of Buffalo
Buffalo, NYAssociate of Science - Nursing
Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NV12-2018
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Northern Nevada Medical Center
01.2018 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Northern Nevada Medical Center
03.2016 - 01.2019
Science
University of Buffalo
Associate of Science - Nursing
Truckee Meadows Community College
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