Allison Dunn
Westminster,MD
Summary
Versatile Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in an inpatient and outpatient setting. Proven leader who is skillful in uniting and guiding teams towards achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes. Spend years as an active member of the Best Practice Committee and the hospital Nursing Retention Committee.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge RN
Woodholme Gastroenterology Associates
Westminster, MD
03.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization regarding patient-related issues.
- Facilitated collaboration among clinicians from various disciplines in order to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Monitored supplies inventory levels, ordered necessary items when needed.
RN-Team Lead /Interim Manager
William E. Kahlert Cancer Center
Westminster, MD
04.2015 - 03.2024
- Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
- Conducted performance reviews for team members.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Managed triage phone calls by providing appropriate advice or referring callers to their primary care provider or other specialists when necessary.
Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant Staff Nurse
Children's National Medical Center
Washington, DC
09.2005 - 04.2015
- Identified potential problems associated with long-term use of chemotherapy drugs.
- Administered intravenous chemotherapy drugs according to established protocols.
- Provided patient education on the side effects of chemotherapy medications and treatments.
- Communicated with physicians regarding any changes in a patient's condition or response to treatment.
- Provided emotional support for patients undergoing difficult treatment regimens.
RN Staff Nurse
Sheppard Pratt Hospital
Ellicott City, MD
07.2004 - 02.2015
- Assessed client responses to medication regimes and reported any adverse reactions.
- Conducted psychosocial assessments to determine appropriate interventions.
- Encouraged positive behavior change by reinforcing desired behaviors through reward systems.
- Educated families on the diagnosis, management, and prevention of mental illness.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Howard Community College
Columbia, MD05-2004
Some College (No Degree) - BSN
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MDSkills
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Nursing Care Coordination
- Team Leadership
- Quality Improvement
- Excellent Time Management
Certification
- Basic and Advanced Life Support Certification (BLS/ACLS)
- Chemo/Bio Certified through Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
Timeline
Charge RN
Woodholme Gastroenterology Associates
03.2024 - Current
RN-Team Lead /Interim Manager
William E. Kahlert Cancer Center
04.2015 - 03.2024
Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant Staff Nurse
Children's National Medical Center
09.2005 - 04.2015
RN Staff Nurse
Sheppard Pratt Hospital
07.2004 - 02.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Howard Community College
Some College (No Degree) - BSN
Frostburg State University
- Basic and Advanced Life Support Certification (BLS/ACLS)
- Chemo/Bio Certified through Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
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