Allison N. Holt
Azle
Summary
Experienced nurse leader with 18 years of critical care experience, including managerial roles in hospital and outpatient clinic settings. Known for adaptability in high-pressure environments, prioritizing the needs of staff, patients, providers, and families. Effective communicator fostering mutual understanding and delivering positive solutions. Passionate about driving change through collaboration, ready to enhance patient care with strong clinical skills and focus on patient outcomes. Skilled in critical care management, staff development, and evidence-based practices, poised to make a significant impact in the field.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NICU Nurse Manager/Director
Texas Health Resources Harris Methodist
05.2023 - Current
- Manage a staff of 150 FTEs, overseeing daily and strategic operations of a 62 bed Level III NICU
- Lead manager for entity division training and implementation of UKG scheduling and human resources system
- Lead manager for 13 system NICUs for the pilot of Auto Validate Vital Signs in Epic
- Conduct risk management file reviews to optimize workflows and increase patient safety
- Collaborate daily with nurse practitioners, neonatologists, and other multidisciplinary team members to deliver safe and high-quality care
Associate Chief Nursing Officer
UNT HSC Health
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided leadership and oversight for 13 designated clinical service lines at the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer
- Assisted with operational clinical workflows, ensuring competencies of all clinical nursing staff and maximizing clinical scope of practice
- Assumed all responsibilities and duties of the CNO in their absence
- Collaborated with Department Chairs/Clinical Chiefs, deans, medical directors, administrators, and finance leaders on clinical services, population health, provider relations, patient experience, quality, safety, business model design, and reimbursement initiatives
NICU Nurse Manager
Cook Children’s Medical Center
05.2012 - 10.2022
- Managed a staff of 300 people with 35 direct reports, overseeing daily operations of a 106-bed Level IV NICU
- Responsible for build design and unit specific needs while implementing and training staff on the KRONOS scheduling program for go-live and ongoing educational needs
- Led the Epic implementation and optimization for the NICU, and served as a member of the hospital Epic optimization team (NODOG)
- Served as co-chair for the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Committee, Nurse Staffing Advisory Committee, and Nurse Manager Council
- Acted as leadership liaison for the NICU Nurse Practice Council, NICU Unit Council, and NICU Family Advisory Council
- Participated in the NICU QAPI Committee and NICU Pain Committee
- Presented at the Frontline Clinical Leadership Workshop on partnering with leadership
- Work daily with nurse practitioners, neonatologists, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe and high-quality care
Registered Nurse Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Medical City Alliance
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Attended deliveries of at-risk infants as part of the NICU team
- Instructed parents and families on the patient’s condition throughout hospital stay
- Assessed, planned, implemented, evaluated, and documented nursing care of the neonate
- Administered prescribed medications, intravenous therapy, enteral and parenteral nutrition
- Performed discharge teaching on medications, infant CPR, and care of the newborn
- Served as charge nurse when needed
Registered Nurse Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Cook Children’s Medical Center
01.2007 - 05.2012
- Member of the cardiac and hypothermia teams
- Member of the hospital wide Family Practice Council and Pain Resource Nurse
- Member of NICU Nurse Practice Council and Unit Council Chair
- Served as a charge nurse, unit preceptor and mentor
- Trained and cared for infants using high frequency jet ventilation, high frequency oscillator ventilation, and nitric oxide
- Handled scheduling within the NICU for four years
- Assessed, planned, implemented, evaluated, and documented nursing care of the neonate
- Administered prescribed medications, intravenous therapy, enteral and parenteral nutrition
- Instructed parents and families on the patient’s condition throughout hospital stay
- Performed discharge teaching on medications, infant CPR, and care of the newborn
Registered Nurse Special Care Nursery
Mansfield Methodist Medical Center
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Attended deliveries of at-risk infants as part of the NICU team
- Independently attended routine deliveries as the Newborn Admission Nurse
- Instructed parents and families on the patient’s condition throughout hospital stay
- Assessed, planned, implemented, evaluated, and documented nursing care of the neonate
- Administered prescribed medications, intravenous therapy, enteral and parenteral nutrition
- Performed discharge teaching on medications, infant CPR, and care of the newborn
- Served as charge nurse when needed
Education
Master of Nursing Science Administration -
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
08.2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
08.2006
B.B.A. - Management (Human Resources Track)
Texas A&M University
12.2002
Skills
- Family-centered care
- Mentoring and coaching
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Patient safety
- Operations management
- Employee recruitment and hiring
- Quality improvement
Certification
- Registered Nurse, State of Texas
- BLS Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association
- Neonatal Resuscitation Provider, American Academy of Pediatrics
- Currently studying to sit for the Nurse Executive Certification (NE-BC) exam
Affiliations
- National Association of Neonatal Nurses, Member
- Texas Organization for Nursing Leadership, Member
- American Nurses Association, Member
Timeline
NICU Nurse Manager/Director
Texas Health Resources Harris Methodist
05.2023 - Current
Associate Chief Nursing Officer
UNT HSC Health
10.2022 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Medical City Alliance
08.2018 - 09.2019
NICU Nurse Manager
Cook Children’s Medical Center
05.2012 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse Special Care Nursery
Mansfield Methodist Medical Center
01.2009 - 01.2012
Registered Nurse Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Cook Children’s Medical Center
01.2007 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
B.B.A. - Management (Human Resources Track)
Texas A&M University
Master of Nursing Science Administration -
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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