Allison Lawrence
Charleston,SC
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse II/Cardiothoracic ICU Unit
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
01.2018 - Current
- Coordination and clinical skills required for the comprehensive management of cardiothoracic surgery patients.
- Works collaboratively with members of the healthcare team to provide care appropriate to all patients.
- Emphasizes health promotion and maintenance, disease prevention and management of acute and chronic diseases.
- Independently and collaboratively conducts and supports research, evidence-based practice, and process improvement for safety and effectiveness to enhance outcomes of care.
- Provide and coordinate the care of patients, provide patient/family education, promote safe continuity of care.
- Adept at noting subtle hemodynamic changes that could lead to serious complications and providing immediate interventions as required.
- Strong knowledge on hemodynamics, arrhythmia management, pathophysiology, and pharmacology.
- Participates in interdisciplinary and clinical rounds, provides support, as well as makes appropriate referrals.
Healthcare Coordinator/Administrative Assistant
Charleston Ear, Nose, & Throat
Charleston, SC
01.2009 - 01.2018
- Collaborate with information technology teams of newly implemented software releases and enhancements to ensure the integrity of system functionality and data conversion.
- Train and supervise customer service representatives and care management staff on regulatory documentation, inpatient authorization, and correspondence.
- Serve as liaison between doctors and patients in retrieving medical history.
- Represent CENT at health fairs throughout the medical community to generate new and repeat business.
- Encourage a structured, teamwork environment that promotes customer care solutions through the appropriate, compliant use of employee resources.
Sales Manager/Set Designer
Metropolitan Deluxe
Charleston, SC
10.2004 - 01.2009
- Provided floor sales assistance and product consultation to a diverse customer population, consistently meeting and exceeding sales goals.
- Implemented visual changes and thematic displays quarterly for Charleston Magazine.
- Monitored inventory levels as part of a loss prevention program to track and thwart incidents of product theft.
- Selected to participate in company taskforce to investigate, identify, and develop work plans designed to expediently track and resolve complaints issued by employees.
Education
Bachelors - Nursing
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SCPre-requisites
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Georgetown, SCHonors Graduate - undefined
Wando High School
Mt Pleasant, SCSkills
* Patient Assessment
* Nursing Interventions
* Medical Plan Implementation
* Patient and Family Education
Certification
- Student Nurses Association 2017-Current
- Basic Life Support Certificate 2017-Current
- ACLS 2018-Current
Timeline
Registered Nurse II/Cardiothoracic ICU Unit
Medical University of South Carolina
01.2018 - Current
Healthcare Coordinator/Administrative Assistant
Charleston Ear, Nose, & Throat
01.2009 - 01.2018
Sales Manager/Set Designer
Metropolitan Deluxe
10.2004 - 01.2009
Bachelors - Nursing
Medical University of South Carolina
Pre-requisites
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Honors Graduate - undefined
Wando High School