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ALLISON N. CRIDER

Charleston,SC

Summary

Registered Nurse with experience in perioperative and maternal-newborn nursing in high-volume hospital environments. Strong foundation in patient assessment, education, clinical documentation, care coordination, interdisciplinary communication, and prioritization. Known for adaptability, attention to detail, and maintaining safe, compassionate patient care in fast-paced settings. Seeking to bring these transferable nursing skills to telehealth and patient-focused virtual care.

Overview

1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

MUSC
Charleston, SC
08.2025 - Current
  • Deliver safe perioperative nursing care in a fast-paced surgical environment, functioning in both circulating and scrub roles.
  • Assess and prepare patients for surgical procedures while maintaining patient safety, infection prevention, and procedural standards.
  • Prepare operating rooms and verify necessary equipment and supplies; complete surgical counts according to protocol.
  • Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical technologists, and other team members to support coordinated patient care.
  • Prioritize multiple clinical responsibilities while maintaining clear communication, attention to detail, and safe patient care.

Registered Nurse

MUSC Shawn Jenkins
Charleston, SC
06.2024 - 08.2025
  • Provided comprehensive postnatal nursing care to mothers and newborns in a high-volume unit.
  • Performed newborn assessments, monitored vital signs, and educated parents on newborn care, feeding, and postpartum recovery.
  • Supported C-sections and vaginal deliveries when newborns required resuscitation and communicated effectively during urgent situations.
  • Collaborated with OB/GYNs, lactation consultants, pediatricians, social workers, and other disciplines to coordinate patient needs and discharge planning.
  • Provided clear, compassionate education and communication to patients and families to support understanding and continuity of care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Claflin University
Orangeburg, SC

Associate Degree - Nursing

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
Orangeburg, SC

Skills

  • Patient Assessment
  • Patient Education
  • Care Coordination
  • Clinical Documentation
  • EPIC EHR
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Clinical Prioritization
  • Patient & Family Communication
  • Discharge Planning
  • Patient Safety
  • Crisis Response
  • Perioperative Nursing
  • Electronic Clinical Documentation
  • Interdisciplinary Communication

Certification

  • Registered Nurse - South Carolina
  • BLS - American Heart Association
  • NRP Certification
  • GE Advanced Fetal Monitoring
  • STABLE Certification
  • Periop 101 Completion

Timeline

Registered Nurse

MUSC
08.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse

MUSC Shawn Jenkins
06.2024 - 08.2025

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Claflin University

Associate Degree - Nursing

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
ALLISON N. CRIDER