Allison McNamara
Bethel,VT
Summary
Experienced medical-surgical Registered Nurse with 2.5 years caring for patients with complex medical and postoperative conditions. Strong background in comprehensive assessment, telemetry monitoring, medication administration, early recognition of clinical deterioration, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and respond effectively to changing patient needs. Eager to contribute these skills to the Neuro Specialty Care Unit while continuing to develop expertise in caring for higher-acuity patients.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Lebanon, NH
08.2024 - Current
- Administers medications and monitors patient responses to treatment plans.
-Educates patients on post-discharge care and medication compliance
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop tailored care plans.
- Conducts comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and conditions.
-Serves as a charge nurse, coordinating daily unit operations and ensuring safe, efficient delivery of patient care.
- Develops patient assignments based on acuity, staffing levels, nurse competency, and patient-care needs.
- Serves as a nurse preceptor for newly hired nurses and nursing students, providing orientation, clinical instruction, mentorship, competency validation, and performance feedback.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colby Sawyer College
New London, NH05.2024
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessment
- Patient evaluations
- Patient education
- Clinical decision-making
- Patient advocacy
- Complex problem resolution
Accomplishments
Arete Award for Nursing Excellence, May 2026.
-Recognized for providing highly effective care for patients and their family, and demonstrating the highest standards of nursing excellence at Dartmouth Health.
"Good Catch" Recognition, October 2025.
- Recognized the very early stages of stroke exhibited by a patient who was about to be transferred to a rehabilitation facility.
Certification
- Registered Nurse License
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colby Sawyer College