Allison Kidd
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 22 years experience offering comprehensive patient care in both inpatient and outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Proficient in using electronic health records (EHR) and other healthcare-related technologies to document patient care and collaborate with healthcare teams.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Sentara
Infusion/Oncology
03.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer or heart and kidney problems.
- Remained current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs and oriented and educated new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.
RN
Sentara
Labor And Delivery
06.2003 - 03.2018
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Completed comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress, and modify care plan.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
RN
Sentara
OB/Pediatric Home Care
02.2007 - 03.2009
- Took vital signs to assess patient health progress and needs.
- Educated and supervised patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques and nursing care needs.
- Coordinated and collaborated with various multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and promote patient safety and health.
- Observed patient to chart and report changes in patient condition and adverse reactions to medications and treatments.
- Updated and developed care plans to establish goals based on patient's nursing diagnosis.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Registered Nurse
Sentara School of Health Professions
NorfolkSkills
- Service-Orientation
- Disease Management
- Accurate Documentation
- Test Interpretations
- Clear Patient Communication
- Epic Systems
- Caregiver Education
- Chemotherapy and Infusion
- Access to high-speed internet from home and quiet, dedicated home office
- Excellent self-management skills
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
- RNC-OB
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Provider
Timeline
RN
Sentara
03.2018 - Current
RN
Sentara
02.2007 - 03.2009
RN
Sentara
06.2003 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse
Sentara School of Health Professions