Hi, I’m
Allison West
Nursing
St. Petersburg,FL
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional prepared for ICU responsibilities. Proven ability to manage critical care patients with strong clinical skills in monitoring, ventilator management, and emergency response. Team player focused on collaborative patient care and achieving optimal outcomes. Adaptable to dynamic environments, ensuring consistent high standards in patient safety and care.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
4
Certification
Work History
Orlando Health Bayfront
Cardiovascular ICU Nurse
06.2021 - 03.2025
Job overview
- Company Overview: Worked at a non-profit hospital with a large focus on serving a diverse patient population in addition to ongoing support in the local community
- Provided high quality care for acute patients in a post-surgical CVICU department
- Admitted patients to the CCU/CVICU prior to surgery which included surgical prep, surgical education/ reinforcement, pre-operative medication administration, collection of labs and made sure that all consents were signed
- Managed post-operative coronary artery bypass, vascular repair and post percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) patients
- Demonstrated critical care knowledge, skills and judgement to care for patients requiring complex therapies and assessments
- Post surgical anesthesia recovery for critical patients
- Respond to life-saving situations based on nursing standards and protocols
- Monitor patients while using continuous sedation and vasopressor drugs based on patient's needs while titrating as needed based on clinical knowledge
- Severed as preceptor, charge nurse and nursing council member
- Proficient in applying hemodynamic data from PA, CVP, arterial lines and continuous cardiac monitoring to patient care
- Proficient in using the Hemosphere with Acumen HPI software monitoring
- Along with Swan-Gaza monitoring interface for hemodynamics
- Comfortable using IABP/ Balloon Pump
- Managed patients on Impella as well as attended Impella superuser class
- Completed all lab draws of assigned patients
- Interpreted labs and notified the appropriate care provider for critical abnormal values
- Effectively communicated and collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure desired patient outcomes
- Provided Continuous Renal Replacement Therapies (CRRT) for critically ill patients
- Experienced in Target Temperature Management (TTM) protocol
- Proficient in administering neuromuscular blockades, in addition to BIS monitoring and Train of Four (TOF)
- Applied Evidence Based Practice (EBP) in the clinical setting whenever possible
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient recovery.
- Worked to foster unit improvement by using EBP whenever possible
- Delegated appropriately and coordinated duties/activities of health care team members
- Responded to rapid response patients in house to assess patient needs and provide transfer to ICU
- Severed as nursing student and new grad educator on unit
- Provided pre/ post-surgical education while in the hospital and prior to discharge
- Proficient in utilizing EKG/ Telemetry monitoring
- Proficient in caring for Step-down/ PCU patient
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, reducing hospital-acquired infections in the ICU setting.
- Continuously expanded clinical knowledge base through participation in educational workshops, seminars, and conferences related to critical care nursing.
In-home Caretaker
Caretaker
01.2021 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Worked independently providing companionship and skilled nursing to improve the overall quality of life of patients
- Coordinated care based on patients' needs as well as keeping detail notes for health care providers and family members
- Assessed mediations & vital signs to ensure the safety of the patients
- Provided compassionate care to residents, assisting with daily tasks such as meal preparation and personal grooming.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of residence.
- Managed medication schedules and refills, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatments and therapies.
Gemini Power Systems, Inc.
Accounting Administrator
05.2013 - 10.2019
Job overview
- Responsibilities in HR
- Trained new employees.
- Identified errors promptly to provide real-time feedback.
- Provided clear and concise communication daily with upper management.
- Set up in-house and outside collaboration on launch of point-of-sale software, SAP.
- Worked with EDI, Ariba, QuickBooks and Salesforce.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for 30 employees.
Gemini Power Systems, Inc.
Human Resources- Administrative Assistant
06.2011 - 04.2013
Job overview
- Developed and implemented New Hire Process
- Designed Human Resource hiring packets, which include all new hire forms, payroll forms, 1-9, and employee handbook.
- Worked under strict deadlines and in high stress situations
- Provided ongoing administrative support to the HR department by managing schedules, coordinating meetings, preparing documentation, and maintaining organized filing systems.
- Streamlined HR operations by effectively managing personnel records and maintaining confidentiality.
- Served as a reliable point of contact for employee inquiries on various topics including benefits, leave policies, and workplace issues.
Education
Rasmussen UniversityTampa
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
09-2020
University Overview
- 3.7 GPA
Skills
- Ethical practice
- End-of-life care
- Clinical judgment
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient advocacy
- Medical device monitoring
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Compassionate
- leadership skills
- Analytical thinking
- Time management
Certification
- Compact nursing license July 2024- July 31, 2026
- BLS Aug 2023- Aug 2025
- ACLS Aug 2023- Aug 2025
- TNCC Sept 2022- Sept 2026
- NIHSS July 2024- July 2026
Timeline
Cardiovascular ICU Nurse
Orlando Health Bayfront
06.2021 - 03.2025
Caretaker
In-home Caretaker
01.2021 - 06.2021
Accounting Administrator
Gemini Power Systems, Inc.
05.2013 - 10.2019
Human Resources- Administrative Assistant
Gemini Power Systems, Inc.
06.2011 - 04.2013
Rasmussen University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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