Allison Aloia
Clinical Operations Manager
Chicago,IL
Summary
Experienced critical care nurse and nurse leader with over 19 years of experience . Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving patient outcomes , time management, communication and organizational skills . Healthcare professional with focus on critical care excellence and patient-centered results. Driven leader committed to team collaboration and adaptability, patient and teammate experience and safety, improved outcome measures, and financial and budget review and planning.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Clinical Nurse Manager
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Assisted in developing nursing care plans to enhance patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Monitored and evaluated patient progress, adjusting interventions as necessary.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices for patient management.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Managed scheduling and staffing to optimize nurse-patient ratios during shifts.
- Conducted regular audits of clinical documentation for compliance with standards.
- Collaborated with senior leadership on strategic planning initiatives aimed at improving clinical outcomes and promoting organizational growth.
- Assisted with the development of annual departmental budgets, identifying opportunities for cost savings without compromising patient care quality or staff satisfaction.
ECMO Coordinator
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Chicago, IL
05.2018 - 08.2020
- Coordinate efforts of ECMO team members for development of process plans, documentation forms, & education to staff
Clinical Operations Manager
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
08.2020 - Current
- Assisted in budget preparation and monitoring expenses related to clinical operations initiatives with director and CNO.
- Developed key performance indicators to monitor departmental progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Ensured regulatory compliance with timely audits, thorough documentation, and prompt corrective actions.
- Championed continuous learning opportunities for teams through skill fairs, vendor led training, or conferences resulting in higher competency levels among employees.
- Created a safe work environment by enforcing workplace safety policies and conducting regular risk assessments.
- Recruited trained, and mentored new employees, fostering their professional development within the organization.
- Established effective communication channels between departments, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Delegated tasks to staff members, monitored completion of all duties and provided support to enhance performance.
- Regularly evaluated employee performance and provided feedback.
- Promoted high morale and staff retention through dynamic communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of positive work environment.
Intensive Care Nurse
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Chicago, IL
07.2006 - 06.2019
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventative measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
- Performed patient treatment according to urgency of condition while multitasking and delegating treatment needs to qualified staff to ensure effective and safe care to promote better outcomes.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in the Surgical/Trauma critical care units.
- Improved delivery of patient care through reviewing and implementing improvements to clinical approaches.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Mercy College of Ohio
Toledo, OH2006
Skills
Onboarding and mentoring of new hires
Multitasking and organization
Work Planning and Prioritization
Staff management
Meeting coordination
Clear communication
Attention to detail
Workflow management
Certification
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Basic Life Support
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Licensure: Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois
Timeline
Clinical Operations Manager
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
08.2020 - Current
Assistant Clinical Nurse Manager
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
06.2019 - 08.2020
ECMO Coordinator
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
05.2018 - 08.2020
Intensive Care Nurse
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
07.2006 - 06.2019
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Mercy College of Ohio
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