Allyson Dlouhy
Summary
Professional Registered Nurse with 5+ years of experience in acute care. Calm demeanor, efficient problem-solving approach and strong work ethic. Strong patient advocate with excellent communication skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-Op Nurse and PACU Nurse
USPI- United Surgical Partners International
08.2022 - Current
- Started IV's and prepared patients for their GI procedures
- Used GMED to maintain information about medicine administered, responses and blood loss for procedures.
- Utilized Fowler's, supine, Sim's or prone positions to position patients for operations, maintaining patients' airways and circulation post procedure
- Monitored vital signs in pre-and post-op, notified the Anesthesiologist of any abnormalities.
PCU/ Step Down Travel RN
Aya Healthcare And ProLink Staffing
04.2021 - 08.2022
- Charted nurse's notes to reflect care provided to patients and patients responses to care and intervention.
- Administered prescribed medications, changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs to provide high standards of patient care.
- Communication with many physicians from different specialties
- Identified patient needs based on objective data and followed through with appropriate documentation.
- Monitored cardiac and other critical vital signs to detect changes and enable intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations.
- Patient advocacy
Registered Nurse, PCU
Tenet
12.2019 - 04.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Citizens Medical Center
05.2018 - 12.2019
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX07.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Victoria College
Victoria, TX05.2018
High School Diploma -
Victoria West High School
Victoria, TX06.2014
Skills
- Cardiac rhythm monitoring and interpretation
- HIPPA Competency
- Highly trained IV start and IV medication administration
- ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certified
- EMR experience with Cerner, Allscripts, Meditech, and GMED
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, and Excel
- Excellent time management
- Great communication skills and team player
- Strong patient advocate
Professional Organizations
- American Nurses Association
Timeline
Pre-Op Nurse and PACU Nurse
USPI- United Surgical Partners International
08.2022 - Current
PCU/ Step Down Travel RN
Aya Healthcare And ProLink Staffing
04.2021 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse, PCU
Tenet
12.2019 - 04.2021
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Citizens Medical Center
05.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Science - Nursing
Victoria College
High School Diploma -
Victoria West High School