Allison Wilkinson

Cardiothoracic Surgical ICU | Medical ICU | Intermediate Care Units

Key Skills & Expertise:

• Comprehensive critical care nursing in multidisciplinary teams
• Advanced monitoring techniques (e.g., invasive lines, mechanical ventilation)
• Post-operative care in cardiothoracic surgery patients
• Fluid and electrolyte balance, medication titration, and pharmacology
• Acute and chronic disease management (e.g., heart failure, respiratory distress, sepsis)
• Family-centered care and patient education
• Proficient in EMR documentation and case coordination
• High-level critical thinking and rapid response to deteriorating patient conditions

• Assessed and managed critically ill cardiothoracic surgical patients, primarily in the post-operative phase following surgeries such as CABG, valve repair/replacement, aortic aneurysm, and vascular devices as destination therapy or bridge to heart transplant.
• Managed and interpreted vascular device data, Including Swanz-Ganz catheters to interpret advanced hemodynamic monitoring.
• Managed titration of various vasoactive, sedative, and anesthetic drips
• Educated and advocated for the vulnerable patient and family during critical phase of recovery

• Provided professional nursing care through skillful assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation in observation and telemetry units
• Integrated evidence and research findings into practice
• Educated patients and family members about disease process, plan of care, and discharge plan
• Served as charge nurse and preceptor providing support to clinical staff and a nurturing educational environment for new staff

• Oversaw the delivery of nursing care to individuals with chronic complex medical conditions in a long-term and rehabilitation care facility
• Supported clinical/non-clinical staff to care for individuals in need of extensive long-term nursing care while maintaining a high level of personal accountability
• Demonstrated organization, problem-solving abilities, leadership, conflict resolution, and strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Employed the nursing process including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to manage and coordinate care of patients on a 35-bed Pulmonary Progressive and Cardiac Telemetry Care Unit
• Maintained a safe environment and promoted quality patient care through adherence to hospital and nursing mission, goals, policies, and procedures
• Utilized the nursing process in the delivery of patient care and ensures quality care is provided through appropriate allocation of human resources, scheduling, and bed management
• Educates patients and family members in collaboration with interdisciplinary care team regarding the disease process, treatments, plan of care, and discharge planning needs