Allison Stallings
Elizabeth City,NC
Summary
Proactive Registered Nurse specializing in PACU with extensive experience in post-anesthesia care and airway management. Proven success in reducing complications and enhancing patient recovery through comprehensive care and critical thinking. Expertise in vital signs monitoring, medication administration, infection control, and patient education, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center
01.2000 - Current
- Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
- Decreased medication errors by meticulously administering medications following proper protocols and verifying dosages.
- Prevented complications from anesthesia side effects such as nausea or vomiting using effective medication administration techniques.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the recovery process, easing anxiety related to surgery outcomes.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures in the PACU setting, such as wound care, dressing changes, and insertion of invasive monitoring devices.
- Enhanced patient safety during transfers to other units by providing handoff communication that accurately conveyed critical information about the patient''s condition, potential risks, and ongoing treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center
06.1993 - 01.2000
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Managed caseload of [Number] patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Albemarle
Elizabeth City, NC06-1993
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Ethical Practice
- IV Insertion
- Discharge Planning
- Vital signs monitoring
- Airway Management
- Post-anesthesia care
- Anesthesia recovery
- Basic Life Support
- Pain Management
- Patient Education
- Patient recovery assessments
- Cardiac monitoring
- IV Fluid Administration
- Health Education
- Compassionate Care
- Records Maintenance
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center
01.2000 - Current
Registered Nurse
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center
06.1993 - 01.2000
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Albemarle
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