Allison Horn
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Pre/Post-Op Clinical Nurse at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, skilled in comprehensive patient assessment and critical thinking. Proven ability to administer medications effectively while advocating for patient care. Experienced in EMR systems and emergency responses, ensuring optimal outcomes through prioritization and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre/Post-Op Clinical Nurse
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
11.2023 - Current
- Monitor patients recovering from anesthesia, assessing vital signs, pain levels, and level of consciousness.
- Administer pain medications, anti-nausea medications, and identifying use of emergency interventions when necessary
- Closely caring for patients with the surgical team, anesthesia, physical therapy and other providers to provide patient first care
- Handled patient discharge planning, arranging for follow-up care after leaving healthcare facility.
ICU Nurse
Endeavor Health
09.2020 - 11.2023
- Provided targeted care and treatment to complex cardiac, neurology/neurosurgery, surgical, and medical patients requiring critical care.
- Trained in VV and VA ECMO, IABPs, Impella devices, Swan Ganz catheter care, assisting of insertion and care of EVDs, and titration of pressor medications
- Precepted new nurses to the unit on a regular basis
- Worked closely with providers of other disciplines
- Prioritized care based on acuity and delegated when appropriate
- Participated in continuing education courses and trainings
Medical/Surgical Nurse
Endeavor Health
10.2019 - 09.2020
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough head to toe assessment
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Advocated on behalf of patient and families for the best care and treatment plans
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI05-2019
Skills
- Comprehensive patient assessment and monitoring
- Medication administration and titration
- Patient and family education
- IV insertion and maintenance
- Critical Thinking
- Prioritization of care
- Delegation and supervision
- EMR Systems- EPIC
- Emergency responses- ACLS/BLS
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider: 06/24-06/26
- Basic Life Support Provider: 06/24-06/26
Timeline
Pre/Post-Op Clinical Nurse
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
11.2023 - Current
ICU Nurse
Endeavor Health
09.2020 - 11.2023
Medical/Surgical Nurse
Endeavor Health
10.2019 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Marquette University
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