Allison Brooke Spickler
Martinsburg
Summary
Diligent and critical Care RN with a strong background in patient care and medical support. Reputation built on effective collaboration with medical teams to deliver high-quality care that adapts to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration. Well-equipped to provide compassionate care and demonstrate unwavering reliability.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse III, CVICU
Winchester Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted with invasive CVICU procedures, such as central line placements and pulmonary artery catheter insertions, ensuring aseptic technique and patient comfort throughout the process.
- Demonstrated proficiency in titrating vasoactive medications according to physician orders while closely monitoring hemodynamic parameters for early detection of adverse effects or trends that may require intervention or escalation of care.
- Assisted in life-saving procedures such as CPR, defibrillation, and advanced airway management during critical events.
- Participated in daily rounds with physicians, contributing valuable insights into patient conditions based on continuous assessments.
Registered Nurse
University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Caring for critically ill patients in Intensive Care setting while collaborating with RT, Intensivist Providers, PT/OT, SLP, as well as other consulting teams
- Confidently manage artificial airways, pressors, CRRT, IABP, PAH medications, Targeted Temperature Management in post arrest, proned patients related to ARDS, and assist Intensivists with bedside procedures
- Demonstrate adaptability by floating to other units as needed, as well as responding efficiently in emergent situations
- Provide compassionate care, cultural sensitivity, and emotional support to patients and family members through excellent rapport
- Educate student and new nurses on critical care pathophysiology, treatment plans, hospital policies / protocols, and mastering new skills
Registered Nurse
J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Monitor patient conditions by identifying irregular or sudden changes to telemetry readings and updating service regarding changes in hemodynamic stability and acuity level
- Update EPIC charting software in timely and thorough manner, including medication administration and patient assessment
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to assess and appropriately treat multitude of patient populations in order to provide better patient outcomes
- Adjust to adverse conditions including converting to COVID unit in late 2020 - early months of 2021
- Completed RN Residency Transition to Practice Program
- Educate patients on topics including fall prevention, specific disease processes, and post op care
Caregiver
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Responsibilities included assisting with meals, incontinence care, promoting physical activity, providing transportation, and assisting with other daily tasks such as keeping the house clean
- Gained experience interacting with and caring for an elderly patient with dementia
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05.2020
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and empathy
- Professional bedside manner
- Critical care
- Lab result interpretation
- Complex problem-solving
- Emergency response inpatient
- Collaboration with Interprofessional Team
Accomplishments
Certifications in Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), Extracorpeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), Intra Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), and Dual Chamber Pacemaker.
Certification
- American Heart Association BLS certified, 2023-06-08 – 2025-06-30
- American Heart Association ACLS certified, 2023-06-07 – 2025-06-05
Timeline
Registered Nurse III, CVICU
Winchester Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center
01.2022 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse
J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital
09.2020 - 12.2021
Caregiver
08.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Virginia University
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