Allison Harris
Astoria
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Committed to fostering team collaboration to achieve optimal patient outcomes while ensuring efficient and compassionate care in fast-paced environments. Proficient in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination, leveraging medical knowledge to support recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols, consistently delivering compassionate care tailored to individual patient needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse- Operating Room
SurgiCore Fifth Ave Surgery Center
12.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with surgeons and surgical teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain sterile environments and reduce risks.
- Managed inventory of surgical supplies, ensuring availability for all scheduled procedures.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork within the surgical suite by fostering open communication and collaboration among colleagues.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Registered Nurse- Neonatal Intensive care Unit Level III
New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Oversaw comprehensive care for infants requiring surgical intervention from pre-operative assessment through discharge.
- Facilitated continuous learning opportunities for parents of infants to enhance knowledge on home respiratory support, medication administration, and vaccination practices.
- Provided culturally sensitive care to enhance the well-being of individuals from various backgrounds.
- Delivered emotional support, encouragement, and education to parents of patients through primary nursing practices.
Registered Nurse-Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Level III
Ascension St Thomas Midtown
01.2021 - 02.2024
- Engaged with physicians and nurse practitioners to ensure provision of appropriate and effective evidence-based care.
- Delivered comprehensive training to new staff nurses on neonatal care protocols, equipment handling, and best nursing practices to enhance patient care quality.
- Supported critical delivery operations by assisting neonatologist and respiratory therapist in stabilizing and transferring infants to NICU for specialized care.
- Facilitated emotional support, encouragement, and education for parents of patients through primary nursing.
Registered Nurse- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Level IV
Crouse Hospital
07.2018 - 12.2020
- Manage the care of patients from 23 weeks to term gestation from admission to discharge.
- Managed intricate care protocols, including advanced ventilation and line management, for infants with multifaceted medical conditions.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and documented findings utilizing EMR system.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Niagara University
Lewiston, New York05.2018
Skills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Infection control
- Premature infant care
- Operating room safety
Certification
- New York State Nursing License Number: 751518, expires August 2026
- BLS Provider- American Heart Association, Current through 02/2026
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification, Current through 09/2026
- STABLE Course, Completed 07/2023
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Operating Room
SurgiCore Fifth Ave Surgery Center
12.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse- Neonatal Intensive care Unit Level III
New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist
03.2024 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse-Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Level III
Ascension St Thomas Midtown
01.2021 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Level IV
Crouse Hospital
07.2018 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Niagara University