Allison Fleming
Sunderland,VT
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
Bennington, VT
06.2019 - Current
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Monitored cardiac rhythm strips and titrated vasoactive medications as ordered by physicians.
- Maintained comprehensive base of unit supplies to meet expected patient demands, public health emergencies and mass casualty incidences.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Prolink Staffing Services
Cincinnati, OH
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications, monitored vital signs, and provided treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to provide quick solutions to complex medical situations in the ER setting.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided emergency care to critically ill or injured patients in a timely manner.
- Performed patient assessments and triaged patients based on their condition.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Trustaff Travel Nurses
Cincinnati, OH
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications, monitored vital signs, and provided treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to provide quick solutions to complex medical situations in the ER setting.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided emergency care to critically ill or injured patients in a timely manner.
- Performed patient assessments and triaged patients based on their condition.
Nurse Manager
Vermont Veteran's Home
Bennington, VT
10.2017 - 06.2019
- Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements such as HIPAA and OSHA.
- Managed performance of 30-person nursing staff, reviewing task completion, prioritization and report quality.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication with staff members.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Provided guidance to staff on patient care, clinical practice, and professional development.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to review patient progress and plan care strategies.
- Addressed disciplinary issues among staff in accordance with organizational policy.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss concerns or issues related to nursing practices.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, support services personnel.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Reviewed patient charts for accuracy and completeness of documentation.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
Registered Nurse Clinical Manager
BAYADA Assistive Care
Bennington, VT
09.2015 - 09.2017
- Conducted client assessments and complete the care planning process
- Responsible for clinical and client case management
- Provided clinical oversight to field staff
- Supervise field staff through observing care rendered in the clients home and through review of documentation
- Provide clinical guidance to office colleagues to promote understanding of response to clients needs.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Attended community health fairs and events to promote home health services offered by the agency.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Managed caseload efficiently while meeting productivity goals set forth by management.
- Maintained timely documentation of all patient visits in the electronic medical record system.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, and introduced revisions to care plans.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
Registered Nurse Clinical Liaison
Centers For Living And Rehabilitation
Bennington, VT
01.2014 - 09.2015
- Preadmission screening and financial review to determine if patient meets facilities admission criteria
- Daily rounding at local hospitals case managers to identify patients that could benefit from sub-acute rehab or long term care
- Coordinating all admissions processes with facility staff, individuals from outside facilities, patients and family. This includes clinical and financial information
- Managed third party insurance during patient stay
- Played an active role in the transition of care to the facility, such as assuring all documentation, communication and needed equipment is ready upon patients arrival
- Collaborated with other members of the health care team to develop individualized plans of care that meet each patient's unique needs.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Implemented strategies that promote continuity of care across the continuum from acute care settings through post-acute settings.
Team Leader RN
Centers For Living And Rehabilitation
Bennington, VT
12.2010 - 01.2014
- Supervising/managing staff
- Admissions screening
- Written and computer documentation
- Patient care on sub-acute rehab unit
- Patient care plan: development, implementation and evaluation
- Patient teaching
- Wound care/dressing changes
- Administration of oral, IM/IV medications
- Participated in regular meetings with senior leadership to provide updates on team progress.
- Established clear expectations for employees, providing guidance when needed.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Vermont Technical College
Randolph Center, VT05-2010
Skills
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Care Assessment
- Compassionate and Caring
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- First Aid
- Medication and IV Administration
- Critical Thinking
- Collecting Vitals
- Training Staff
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Diabetes Management
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Clear Patient Communicatio
- Documentation
- Case Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Regulatory Compliance
Certification
BLS Certified
ACLS Certified
PALS Certified
TCNN
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Prolink Staffing Services
10.2022 - 09.2023
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Trustaff Travel Nurses
03.2022 - 10.2022
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
06.2019 - Current
Nurse Manager
Vermont Veteran's Home
10.2017 - 06.2019
Registered Nurse Clinical Manager
BAYADA Assistive Care
09.2015 - 09.2017
Registered Nurse Clinical Liaison
Centers For Living And Rehabilitation
01.2014 - 09.2015
Team Leader RN
Centers For Living And Rehabilitation
12.2010 - 01.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Vermont Technical College
BLS Certified
ACLS Certified
PALS Certified
TCNN
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