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
GCSA-Stone Oak
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
Colorado, Indiana, Arizona, West Virginia
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
New Braunfels, TX
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
Victoria, TX
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