Allison Lowe
Saint Francis Medical Center
Paducah,Kentucky
1
Certification
13
years of professional experience
Achieved high patient satisfaction through exceptional care and critical thinking. Enhanced team performance to maximize patient outcomes. Delivered consistent, compassionate care in challenging environments. Executed medical procedures and patient assessments with precision and coordination.
Work History
RN - MS Tele
6 Months- Units Floated To: PCU, Tele, Neuro, Orthopedic
- Number of Hospital Beds: 306
- Computer Charting System: Epic
- Trauma Level: Level III
- Facility Type: Short-Term Acute Care
- Unit Bedsize: 40 beds
- Provide direct patient care on a high-acuity MS/Telemetry unit, caring for post-operative, cardiac, and general Med Surg patient populations while floating to PCU as needed based on census and staffing demands.
- Monitor cardiac rhythms and telemetry changes, administer medications, manage IV drips, central/peripheral lines, chest tubes, and support patients requiring complex medical and surgical care.
- Collaborate closely with physicians, case management, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, patient-centered care, timely interventions, and accurate EMR documentation.
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans, discharge instructions, and post-hospital care while maintaining compliance with hospital protocols, infection prevention standards, and patient safety guidelines.
- Cynet Health
- Job Type: Travel
RN - MS Stroke Unit
2 Months- Number of Hospital Beds: 114
- Computer Charting System: EPIC
- Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care
- Hours Worked: 36 hours per week
- Delivered high-quality medical-surgical care to adult patients, specialized on the Acute stroke unit.
- Managing an average 5:1 patient ratio in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strict patient safety standards.
- Collaborated with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams to ensure timely interventions, clear communication, and continuity of care across all patient cases.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to changing clinical situations, applying strong Med-Surg expertise with close attention to detail to support positive patient outcomes.
- Cynet Health
- Job Type: Travel
RN - MS Tele
3 Months- Number of Hospital Beds: 81
- Computer Charting System: Epic
- Facility Type: Short-Term Acute Care
- Hours worked: 36 Hours/week
- Provide direct patient care on the MS/Telemetry unit, including cardiac rhythm monitoring, post-op management, and general med-surg support.
- Administer medications, manage IV drips, central lines, chest tubes, and respond to telemetry changes promptly.
- Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, patient-centered care and accurate EMR documentation.
- Educate patients and families on care plans, support discharge preparation, and maintain compliance with hospital protocols and safety standards.
- Job Type: Travel
- Trauma Level: Level III
RN - MS Tele Stepdown
3 Months- Number of Hospital Beds: 1,326
- Computer Charting System: Epic
- Facility Type: Short-Term Acute Care
- Hours worked: 48 Hours/week
- Continuously monitor patient vital signs and heart rhythms using specialized telemetry equipment to detect abnormalities and respond to changes in condition.
- Provide hands-on care, including assisting with daily activities, administering medications, and offering emotional support to patients and their families.
- Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records (EMRs), including patient data profiles and other relevant documentation.
- Interpret physician orders, assist with medical and surgical procedures, and perform treatments such as titrating cardiac drips.
- Was responsible for responding to medical emergencies, assisting with code situations, and promptly communicating any changes in patient condition to the healthcare team.
- Cynet Health
- Job Type: Travel
RN - MS Tele
1 Year- Number of Hospital Beds: 306
- Computer Charting System: Epic
- Trauma Level: Level III
- Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care
- Hours worked: 40 Hours/week
- Delivered care to Med-Surg, Telemetry, Orthopedic, Neuro, and PCU patients, including post-op surgical care, IV placement, blood administration, wound packing, dressing changes, neuro assessments, and drip management.
- Assessed 46 patients per shift, implemented care plans per physician orders, monitored med reactions, and educated patients/caregivers on wound care, medication use, and discharge plans.
- Floated to various units, managed care from admission to discharge, and maintained accurate documentation of treatments, IVs, and follow-ups.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to respond to rapidly changing conditions and ensure timely interventions.
- Trained new nurses, promoted patient education, and ensured high standards of safety and care across diverse clinical settings.
- Cynet Health
- Job Type: Travel
RN - MS Tele
3 Months- Number of Hospital Beds: 545
- Computer Charting System: Epic
- Trauma Level: Level II
- Facility Type: Short-Term Acute Care
- Hours worked: 40 Hours/week
- Provided care to Med-Surg, Telemetry, Orthopedic, Neuro, and PCU patients, including post-op surgical care, IV placement, blood administration, wound care, neuro assessments, and drip management.
- Assessed 46 patients per shift, created and implemented care plans, administered medications, and educated patients/caregivers on wound care, safe medication use, disease management, and discharge planning.
- Floated across multiple units, collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to manage rapidly changing conditions, and ensured continuity of care from admission to discharge.
- Monitored patient reactions to treatments, documented findings and interventions, and performed various tasks such as dressing changes, wound packing, and miscellaneous nursing duties.
- Trained new nurses, maintained safety and care standards, and clearly communicated care plans and medication side effects to patients and their families.
- Cynet Health
- Job Type: Travel
RN - MS Tele
8 Months- Number of Hospital Beds: 374
- Computer Charting System: Epic
- Trauma Level: Level II
- Facility Type: Short-Term Acute Care
- Hours worked: 48 Hours/week
- Consults and coordinates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications.
- Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse.
- Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records electronic displays.
- Identifies irregular telemetry readings and no fees appropriate for medical team members.
- Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology.
- Provides basic, bedside care.
- Teaches patients and their significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs, diet/exercise programs, and self-administration of medication.
- Cynet Health
- Job Type: Travel
RN - MS Ortho
3 Months- Units Floated To: MS Tele
- Number of Hospital Beds: 306
- Computer Charting System: Epic
- Trauma Level: Level III
- Hospital Setting: Short-Term Acute Care
- Hours worked: 40 Hours/week
- Care of Orthopedic and Med/ Surg patients
- Assessment of 4-6 patients per shift
- Medication Administration
- Post-op care of Surgical patients
- Care of medical and telemetry patients
- Intravenous line placement
- Assessment, care planning, and education of patients
- Communication and coordination of care with an interdisciplinary team
- Skills included Blood administration, Wound care, Management of drips, Neuro Assessments, floated to multiple units, Wound packing, Dressing changes, Miscellaneous nursing skills, and tasks.
- RN Network
- Job Type: Travel
RN - MS Tele
3 Months- Units Floated To: MS Ortho
- Number of Hospital Beds: 120
- Hospital Setting: Short-Term Acute Care
- Hours worked: 48 Hours/week
- Specialized care of Oncology Surgical patients
- Assignments of 5-6 patients per shift
- Medication administration
- Post-op care of Surgical patients
- Telemetry monitoring of patients
- Skills included Blood administration, Wound care, Management of drips, Neuro Assessments, floated to multiple units, Wound packing, Dressing changes, Miscellaneous nursing skills, and tasks.
- RN Network
- Job Type: Travel
RN - MS Tele
6 Months- Units Floated To: Float Pool
- Number of Hospital Beds: 886
- Trauma Level: Level I
- Hospital Setting: Short Term Acute Care
- Hours worked: 48 Hours/week
- Care of Covid patients
- Assessment of 4-5 patients per shift
- Medication Administration
- Post-op care of Surgical patients
- Care of medical and telemetry patients
- Intravenous line placement
- Assessment, care planning, and education of patients
- Communication and coordination of care with interdisciplinary team
- Blood administration
- Wound care
- Management of drips
- Neuro Assessments
- Floated to multiple units
- Wound packing
- Dressing changes
- Miscellaneous nursing skills and tasks
- Greenstaff Medical
- Job Type: Travel
RN - MS Tele
6 Months- Number of Hospital Beds: 273
- Trauma Level: Level II
- Hospital Setting: Short-Term Acute Care
- Hours worked: 36 Hours/week
- Care of Covid patients
- Assessment of 5-6 patients per shift
- Medication administration
- Post-op care of Med/Surg and telemetry patients
- Intravenous line placement
- Education of patients
- Communication and coordination of care with interdisciplinary team
- Blood administration
- Wound care
- Management of drips
- Neuro Assessments
- Floated to multiple units
- Nasogastric placement
- Wound packing
- Dressing changes
- Atrium set up and maintenance
- Miscellaneous nursing skills and tasks
- Cross Country
- Job Type: Travel
RN - MS, Cardiovascular, Cardio Thoracic,Tele
1 Year 1 Month- Units Floated To: MS Ortho, Neuro MS, Respiratory Care, Tele
- Number of Hospital Beds: 176
- Shifts Per Month: 8
- Computer Charting System: Epic
- Hospital Setting: Short-Term Acute Care
- Hours worked: 36 Hours/week on average and as per requirement.
- Assessment of 4-6 patients per shift
- Medication administration
- Intravenous line placement
- Education of patients
- Communication and coordination of care with interdisciplinary team
- Glucometer checks
- Vital signs
- Wound care
- Foley placement, Nasogastric placement, Wound packing, Dressing changes
- Atrium set up and maintenance
- Miscellaneous nursing skills and tasks
- Job Type: PRN
RN - MS Tele
3 Months- Number of Hospital Beds: 286
- Trauma Level: Level II
- Hospital Setting: Short-Term Acute Care
- Hours worked: 36 Hours/week
- Care of Covid patients
- Assessment of 6 patients per shift
- Medication administration
- Post-op care of Med/Surg and telemetry patients
- Intravenous line placement
- Education of patients
- Communication and coordination of care with interdisciplinary team
- Peritoneal dialysis
- Management of epidural pain management
- Wound care
- Management of drips
- Neuro Assessments
- Floated to multiple units
- Nasogastric placement
- Wound packing
- Dressing changes
- Atrium set up and maintenance
- Miscellaneous nursing skills and tasks
- Access Agency
- Job Type: Travel
RN - MS Tele
2 Months- Units Floated To: MS Ortho, Neuro MS
- Number of Hospital Beds: 226
- Trauma Level: Level II
- Hospital Setting: Short-Term Acute Care
- Hours worked: 36 Hours/week
- Assessment of 5-6 patients per shift
- Medication administration
- Post-op care of Med/Surg and Orthopedic patients
- Intravenous line placement
- Education of patients
- Communication and coordination of care with interdisciplinary team
- Glucometer checks
- Vital signs, Wound care, Foley placement, Neuro Assessments, floated to multiple units, Nasogastric placement, Wound packing, Dressing changes, Atrium set up and maintenance.
- Nomad
- Job Type: Travel
RN - MS
1 Month- Units Floated To: MS Ortho, Neuro MS, Respiratory Care, Tele
- Number of Hospital Beds: 299
- Trauma Level: Level III
- Hospital Setting: Short-Term Acute Care
- Hours worked: 48 Hours/week
- Assessment of 5-6 patients per shift
- Medication administration
- Post-op care of Med/Surg and Orthopedic patients
- Intravenous line placement
- Education of patients
- Communication and coordination of care with interdisciplinary team
- Glucometer checks
- Vital signs
- Wound care
- Foley placement
- Neuro Assessments
- Floated to multiple units
- Nasogastric placement
- Wound packing
- Dressing changes
- Atrium set up and maintenance
- Miscellaneous nursing skills and tasks
- Admissions and Discharges
- Nuwest
- Job Type: Travel
RN - MS Tele
1 Month- Units Floated To: MS Ortho, Neuro MS, Respiratory Care
- Number of Hospital Beds: 258
- Trauma Level: Level I
- Hospital Setting: Short-Term Acute Care
- Hours worked: 36 Hours/week
- Assessment of 5-6 patients per shift
- Medication administration
- Intravenous line placement
- Education of patients
- Communication and coordination of care with interdisciplinary team
- Glucometer checks
- Vital signs
- Wound care
- Foley placement
- Neuro Assessments
- Floated to multiple units
- Nasogastric placement
- Wound packing
- Dressing changes
- Atrium set up and maintenance
- Miscellaneous nursing skills and tasks
- Admissions and Discharges
- Health Trust
- Job Type: Travel
Research Intern
9 Months- Retrospectively review study participants pertinent data
- Examine and analyze quantitative and qualitative data pertinent to current studies
- Investigate current evidence based practices relevant to local studies
- Assimilate current and retrospectively collected data
- Research and present discovered data
- Agency Name: N/A
RN - MS Tele
6 Months- Assessed and implemented new procedures and equipment for patient care
- Interviewed and prepared patients prior to procedures and treatment
- Prepared and administered Neuro-biofeedback for patients
- Educated patients on appropriate use of supplements and side effects
- Agency Name: N/A
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Documentation and charting
Strong clinical judgment
Patient education and counseling
Patient and family advocacy
Infection control measures
Wound care
Chest tube management
Insertion and maintenance of various types of foleys
Charge nurse responsibility
Care planning
Telemetry monitoring
Tracheostomy care
Performing EKGs
Complex Problem-solving
Diabetes and nutrition education
Precepting
Multi disciplinary team coordination
Cardiac care
Acute care expertise
Seizure management
Personal Information
Availability: ASAP
Certification
- BLS expires 02/2028
- ACLS expires 04/30/2027
- NIHSS expires 12/2026
Timeline
RN - MS Tele
Saint Francis Medical Center
03.2026 - CurrentRead More
RN - MS Stroke Unit
SIH Herrin Hospital
12.2025 - 02.2026Read More
RN - MS Tele
Carle Richland Memorial Hospital
08.2025 - 11.2025Read More
RN - MS Tele Stepdown
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
06.2025 - 09.2025Read More
RN - MS Tele
Saint Francis Medical Center
05.2024 - 05.2025Read More
RN - MS Tele
Deaconess Midtown Hospital
02.2024 - 05.2024Read More
RN - MS Tele
South Shore Hospital - SM
05.2023 - 01.2024Read More
RN - MS Ortho
Saint Francis Medical Center
01.2023 - 04.2023Read More
RN - MS Tele
UH Cleveland Seidman Cancer Center
09.2022 - 12.2022Read More
RN - MS Tele
University of Rochester Medical
03.2022 - 09.2022Read More
RN - MS Tele
Ascension Providence Hospital
08.2021 - 02.2022Read More
RN - MS Tele
Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford
05.2021 - 08.2021Read More
RN - MS Tele
Howard County General, Johns Hopkins
03.2021 - 05.2021Read More
RN - MS
Ascension All Saints
01.2021 - 02.2021Read More
RN - MS, Cardiovascular, Cardio Thoracic,Tele
Baptist Health Paducah
11.2020 - 12.2021Read More
RN - MS Tele
Coliseum Medical Center
11.2020 - 12.2020Read More
Research Intern
Baptist Health Paducah
04.2016 - 01.2017Read More
RN - MS Tele
Winters Wellness Chiropractic
01.2014 - 07.2014Read More
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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West Kentucky Community And Technical College
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
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