Allison Ludzia
Sicklerville,NJ
Summary
Passionate Registered Nurse with 18 years experience. Continually maintains a positive attitude in emergent and stressful situations. Highly organized, proactive, and analytical with excellent interpersonal skills and communication. Strong knowledge of medical terms, anatomy and physiology, and pathophysiology.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Voorhees Surgical Center
11.2022 - Current
- Managed budgetary constraints effectively, ensuring optimal resource allocation for high-quality care delivery.
- Led quality improvement initiatives resulting in increased accuracy of allergies and side effects throughout charts
- Increased compliance with regulatory standards through regular audits (pharmacy, infection control, fire, generator maintenance, etc) and ongoing process improvements.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
- Ordered all pharmacy and surgical supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Routinely circulates and scrubs to maintain OR skill set
- Maintained up to date certifications, licenses, in services, health forms, evaluations and more for 24 personnel
After Hours Triage Nurse
Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia
04.2023 - Current
- Counseled up to 30 patients per shift via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring thorough documentation of triage assessments and treatment plans.
- Developed strong rapport with patients/families through active listening skills, empathetic communication, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Provided clear and concise instructions to patients regarding home care plans, ensuring proper understanding and adherence to treatment protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for high-risk or complex patients.
- Improved communication among healthcare team members by serving as a liaison between patients, physicians, and nursing staff.
- Advised patients on pre- and post-operative instructions, medication administration and symptoms indicating emergency care.
- Maintained high standard of patient care by adhering to national health and safety guidelines during triage assessments.
Triage Nurse
Pedicallcare
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Supports physicians by providing high quality telecommunication triage assistance for after hours care.
- Extracts key information from concerned parents to provide thorough nursing assessments and using the Barton-Schmitt protocol, can initiate appropriate medical care based on the acuity of the problem to determine appropriate disposition.
- Helps patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery, and reducing compliance issues.
- Uses standing orders provided per clinic or will contact MD on call to obtain information to call in prescriptions to pharmacy.
- Maintains strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Experience with Diamond Voice, On Call Hub, Clear Triage, and Groundwire.
Surgical Nurse
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, CHOP
06.2006 - 11.2022
- Possessed high emotional intelligence to foster a positive patient care experience that includes simplifying procedures, tests, and medical terms to meet educational needs of the family.
- Proficient in gathering information in a timely manner, gaining trust from the family in a short period of time, and utilized calm demeanor to diffuse highly anxious parents and children.
- Observed surgical procedures to closely monitor patient and vitals. Quickly anticipated and assisted physician with potential complications or additional needs.
- Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure patient confidentiality throughout the perioperative process.
- Supported the hospital's mission and utilizes ICARE values.
- Experience with EPIC and Microsoft365.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Camden, NJ05.2007
Skills
- Analytical Skills and Critical Thinking
- Professional Development
- Clear Communication
- Compassionate and Empathetic
- Self Motivation
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Ethical Practice
- Nurse Education and Training
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Certifications/Licenses
● Registered Nurse, State of New Jersey, 2007 – present (now multi-state)
● Registered Nurse, State of Pennsylvania, 2007 – present
● Registered Nurse, State of California, 2023- present
● Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification, 2016 – 2018
● Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor, 2014
● BLS Certification, 2007 – present
Accomplishments
- Co-authored article for AORN Journal (Fetal Myelomeningocele Repair: A New Standard of Care)
- Fetoscopic Endotracheal Occlusion (FETO) IRB member; 2015-2022
- Lead Laser Safety Nurse for the Special Delivery Unit; 2017-2022
- Created and presented poster for Pediatric Trauma Symposium on Fetal Myelomeningocele Repair
- Presented Fetal Myelomeningocele Repair Lecture at Peri-Operative Trauma Conference
Timeline
After Hours Triage Nurse
Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia
04.2023 - Current
Director of Nursing
Voorhees Surgical Center
11.2022 - Current
Triage Nurse
Pedicallcare
05.2022 - 02.2023
Surgical Nurse
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, CHOP
06.2006 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
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