Allison Thomson
Syracuse,NY
Summary
Hardworking nursing professional bringing 10+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to diverse patient populations with focus in critical care. Knowledgeable and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety, while managing the needs of the critically ill patient. Well-organized and forward-thinking, with the drive to excel in new areas of nursing.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Health Carousel
02.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Educated patients and their families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and post-discharge care for optimal recovery.
- Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, ensuring a safe environment for patients and colleagues alike.
- Streamlined communication among healthcare teams by providing accurate and timely updates on patient conditions.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, including central line placements, lumbar punctures, and EVDs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop customized care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing multiple cases in high-stress environments.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Contributed to higher standards of care within the facility by mentoring new nurses and sharing best practices from prior experiences in various clinical settings.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Supported coworkers and patients by effectively managing unit in the Charge Nurse role.
ICU RN
Crouse
10.2020 - 02.2022
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Educated patients and their families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and post-discharge care for optimal recovery.
- Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, ensuring a safe environment for patients and colleagues alike.
- Streamlined communication among healthcare teams by providing accurate and timely updates on patient conditions.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, including central line placements, lumbar punctures, and chest tubes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop customized care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing multiple cases in high-stress environments.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Contributed to higher standards of care within the facility by mentoring new nurses and sharing best practices from prior experiences in various clinical settings.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
ICU RN
VA Medical Center
01.2018 - 02.2022
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Educated patients and their families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and post-discharge care for optimal recovery.
- Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, ensuring a safe environment for patients and colleagues alike.
- Streamlined communication among healthcare teams by providing accurate and timely updates on patient conditions.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, including central line placements, lumbar punctures, and EVDs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop customized care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing multiple cases in high-stress environments.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Contributed to higher standards of care within the facility by mentoring new nurses and sharing best practices from prior experiences in various clinical settings.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Supported coworkers and patients by effectively managing unit in the Charge Nurse role.
- Respond to facility wide medical emergencies by effectively serving on the Code Team
Hemetology/ Oncology Med Surg RN
VA Medical Center
08.2014 - 01.2018
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Educated patients and their families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and post-discharge care for optimal recovery.
- Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, ensuring a safe environment for patients and colleagues alike.
- Streamlined communication among healthcare teams by providing accurate and timely updates on patient conditions.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, including central line placements, lumbar punctures, and chest tubes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop customized care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing multiple cases in high-stress environments.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Contributed to higher standards of care within the facility by mentoring new nurses and sharing best practices from prior experiences in various clinical settings.
- Supported coworkers and patients by effectively managing unit in the Charge Nurse role.
Education
Associates Of Nursing - Nursing
St. Elizabeth’s College of Nursing
Utica, NY05.2012
Skills
- Nursing documentation and medication administration
- Wound care
- Care plan development
- Patient assessment
- Cardiac monitoring
- Management of ECMO patients
- CVVH
- Management of ventilators
- Management of EVDs
- Charge nurse
- Responding to rapid response/ code blue
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Health Carousel
02.2022 - Current
ICU RN
Crouse
10.2020 - 02.2022
ICU RN
VA Medical Center
01.2018 - 02.2022
Hemetology/ Oncology Med Surg RN
VA Medical Center
08.2014 - 01.2018
Associates Of Nursing - Nursing
St. Elizabeth’s College of Nursing
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