ALLISON THOMAS
Bessemer
Summary
Proactive professional with a strong ability to adapt to new challenges and environments. Demonstrated success in problem-solving and building robust relationships with clients and colleagues. Committed to team success and delivering quality results, with a focus on effective communication and collaboration. Dedicated to continuous learning and professional growth, consistently achieving company objectives.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wellness Nurse
Alabama Department Of Public Health Adph
Birmingham
09.2023 - Current
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Maintained compliance with all relevant laws, regulations and guidelines related to healthcare delivery.
- Offered emotional support for individuals dealing with difficult diagnoses or life situations.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Educated patients on preventive care and healthy lifestyle habits.
- Monitored vital signs of patients such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Talked with patients about lifestyle changes and proper diet to promote better overall health.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
Birmingham
01.2004 - 11.2011
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 5-7 patients per shift.
- Examined patients and dispensed medications as needed.
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
- Performed lab tests and communicated results.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Closely monitored acute conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
Medical Office Staff
Gastro Care Pc
Tuscaloosa
09.2002 - 05.2003
- Assisted in the maintenance of medical charts and/or electronic medical record (filing, Op Reports, test results, home care forms).
- Treated all patients, their families, visitors, peers, staff and providers in a pleasant and courteous manner.
- Accompanied physicians to outlying rural clinics.
- Assisted in patient care during office visits.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2003
Associate of Science - Science
Shelton State Community College
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2001
Skills
- Medical terminology expert
- Hospital inpatient and outpatient records
- Composed and professional demeanor
- Resourceful and reliable worker
- Office support (phones, faxing, filing)
- Excellent verbal communication
- Motivated worker
- Adept multi-tasker
- Data management
- Electronic health records
- Medical documentation
- Patient assessment
- Customer service
- Quality assurance
- Team collaboration
- Patient education
- Regulatory compliance
- Problem solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Self-Directed
- MS office
Certification
- BLS certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Wellness Nurse
Alabama Department Of Public Health Adph
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
01.2004 - 11.2011
Medical Office Staff
Gastro Care Pc
09.2002 - 05.2003
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama
Associate of Science - Science
Shelton State Community College
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