Allison Edwards-Best
Rosedale,NY
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with almost 33 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise in Cardiac, Thoracic, Urology, General Surgery, podiatry and Gyn specialty.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai Beth Israel
03.1990 - Current
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing strict adherence to surgical protocols and guidelines.
- Reduced postoperative complications through vigilant monitoring of patients during surgery.
- Managed efficient use of operating room resources, streamlining procedures and minimizing waste.
- Provided high-quality care for diverse patient populations, addressing individual needs and concerns.
- Assisted in complex surgeries with precise execution of tasks, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients.
- Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
- Coordinated with anesthesia providers to ensure proper administration of anesthesia during procedures.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Charge Nurse of the OR working in collaborations with the Anesthesia Department to facilitate the days schedule efficiently.
- Have worked in the cardio-thoracic surgery for more than 15years
- Continually updated knowledge on best practices in nursing care through ongoing professional development opportunities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
State University of New York
Health Science Center At Brooklyn05.1998
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Stress Management
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Preoperative Preparation
- Sterile Technique Expertise
- Advanced Surgical Knowledge
- Patient Advocacy
- HIPAA Compliance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Preoperative Checklists
- Surgical Assistance
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai Beth Israel
03.1990 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
State University of New York