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Allison Grider

Kingwood

Summary

Texas-licensed Cardiac Step-down Registered Nurse with 8 years of experience in delivering exceptional cardiac care and surgical support. Skilled in preparing equipment and providing assistance to physicians during examinations and treatments, prioritizing patient comfort and well-being. Proficient in administering prescribed medications and implementing physician orders, playing a vital role in ensuring the highest standards of care. Proven leader with a track record of guiding teams and achieving strategic objectives. Recognized for expertise in developing efficient processes that align efforts with organizational goals, resulting in optimal outcomes. Committed to a collaborative approach and unwavering dedication to excellence.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Nurse Coordinator

HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood
09.2023 - Current
  • CNC on Medical IMU
  • Educate patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.
  • Foster improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
  • Conduct rounds with physicians, advising physicians on patients' conditions and assisting in coordinating diagnostic testing to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
  • Direct day-to-day nursing and operational functions for 24-bed IMU, ensuring exceptional delivery of care when developing well-rounded nursing teams.

Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Swedish Medical Center-HCA
08.2021 - 08.2023
  • CNC on Surgical Cardiology (Cardiac IMC)
  • Works in collaboration with other members of the team to direct and evaluate nursing care while serving as a resource for unit staff
  • Assists in managerial duties such as unit scheduling, employee rounding, patient rounding, and chart reviews
  • Member of hospital CNC council
  • Served as interim manager

Registered Nurse

Swedish Medical Center-HCA
04.2017 - 08.2021
  • Company Overview: 408-bed acute care hospital and level 1 trauma center
  • Registered Nurse on Cardiac IMC at a 408-bed acute care hospital and level 1 trauma center
  • Unit population includes open hearts, cardiac drips, CHF exacerbations, arrythmias, and general step-down patients requiring continuous bipap and heated high flow
  • Relief Charge 2019-2021
  • 408-bed acute care hospital and level 1 trauma center

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

George Washington University
12.2016

Bachelor of Art and Science - Psychology, Human Development and Family Studies

Texas Tech University
05.2014

Skills

  • Current Texas Nursing License
  • American Red Cross BLS certified
  • American Red Cross ACLS certified
  • Trained in Ultrasound Guided IV insertion
  • Certified Preceptor
  • Completion of leadership development course
  • Cardiac monitoring
  • Emergency response

Timeline

Clinical Nurse Coordinator

HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood
09.2023 - Current

Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Swedish Medical Center-HCA
08.2021 - 08.2023

Registered Nurse

Swedish Medical Center-HCA
04.2017 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Art and Science - Psychology, Human Development and Family Studies

Texas Tech University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

George Washington University
Allison Grider