Allyson Gillis
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Patient-oriented Nurse with [Number] years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with [Area of expertise] specialty. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, AFTER HOURS
LHC Group
11.2021 - Current
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- 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.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
FASCILITY ADMINISTRATOR, RNCARING PLACES MANAGEMEN
CARINE PLACES MANAGEMENT
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Maintained physical condition of facilities, applying available resources and personnel to achieve safe, clean, and functional environment.
- Built relationships with vendors and contractors to support timely and cost-effective services.
- Served as point of contact for internal and external customers seeking support and information.
- Communicated with general managers and facility teams regarding upcoming repairs and projects.
- Scheduled, coordinated and supervised all facility-related tasks and activities to monitor performance.
- Collaborated with other departments to foster efficient use of facility space and resources.
- Conducted regular facility inspections to identify repair needs or improvements.
- Enforced compliance with applicable health, safety and environmental regulations to reduce risks.
- Collaborated with contractors, vendors and stakeholders to support on-time projects completion.
- Negotiated with vendors to secure cost-effective pricing and terms for facility-related services and supplies.
- Prepared reports and schedules with accuracy.
- Ordered, maintained and distributed supplies and inventory.
- Established and maintained relationships with external vendors for prompt restocking of needed items and supplies.
- Oversaw building automation system and monitored HVAC, security and audio-visual systems, maintaining functionality of equipment.
- Oversaw annual budget to handle supply, labor and maintenance needs.
- Held classes to teach staff facility procedures.
DIRECTOR OF NURSING
CRESTWOOD HEALTH AND REHABOLITATION
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Evaluated work performance of [Number] nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Planned and assigned workload to [Number]-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
CLINICAL CASE MANAGEMENT
MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
08.2006 - 11.2016
- Assisted with outreach and engagement services to engage clients and maintain working relationships.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Participated as member of multi-disciplinary team providing on-going case management services to adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses.
- Provided crisis intervention and risk assessments.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to determine timely delivery of services.
- Developed comprehensive discharge plans to transition clients to appropriate service providers in community.
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations, and procedural costs.
- Liaised with social worker to expedite financial assistance not covered by insurance.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
- Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Developed partnerships with community organizations to expand services and referrals.
- Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
- Participated in clinical supervision to maintain professional development.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning and follow-up care.
- Preserved and prepared reports and treatment records.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
- Facilitated support groups for patients and families dealing with chronic illnesses.
Education
GED -
Ephrata Senior High School
Ephrata, WA08.1974
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Medical Assessment
- Chart Updating
- Patient Management
- Wound Care
- Diabetes Management
- Case Management
- ADL Assistance
- Data Collection
- Emergency Response
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Care Planning
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Medication Distribution
- Complex Problem-Solving
- [Software] Use
- Maintaining Privacy
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Insulin Medication Assistance
- Physical Assessments
- Patient Discharge
- Palliative Care Awareness
- Chest Pain Management
- Acute Care Expertise
- Patient Assessment
- Home Visits
- Evaluations
- Hospice Philosophy Understanding
- Infection Control Measures
- Removing Sutures
- Shared Governance
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
- EMR Systems
- At-Risk Patient Care
- Collecting Vitals
- Medication Administration
- Treatment Planning
- Wound Care Specialist
- Medical Records Management
- Patient Care
- Managing Deadlines
- Licensed RN
- Preventive Health
- Team Coordination
- Feeding Pumps Understanding
- Pain Clinics
- Direct Patient Care
Affiliations
NORTH CAROLIN STATE BOARD OF NURSING
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
HPNA
Additional Information
I STARTED MY NURSING CAREER IN 1972 AS A CANDY STRIPER AND HAVE BEEN IN THE MEDICAL FIELD FROM THAT TIME FORWARD. IT.S FUNNY TO TELL NURSES THESE DAYS , I STARTED IN THE MEDICAL FIELD WHEN WE WERE HANGING GLASS IV BOTTLES AND HARD NEEDLES )NO IV CATHETERS) STARTING IV's.
I CONTINUE TO WANT TO PRACTICE NURSING UNTIL I FEEL IM READY FOR RETIREMENT. AS I AGE THE FIELD WORK HAS BECOME MORE OF A PHYSICAL CHALLENGE, HENCE THE REQUEST TO TRANSFER TO A PCM POSITION. I HAVE MANY YEARS OF NURSING PRACTICE, ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS, AND NURSING SKILLS. I AM A PROFESSIONAL WITH GOOD DOCUMENTATION SKILLS, EXCELLENT AND UP TO DATE NURSING SKILLS, A GREAT UNDERSTANDING OF MEDICARE AND ITS RULES AND GUIDELINES. INSURANCES, AND 50 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AND TOO NUMEROUS TO LIST.
I HAVE WORKED FOR LHC FOR 2 YEARS. I HAVE A GOOD UNDERSTANDING OF WORK FLOW, AND THE NEEDS OF THE DAY TO DAY ACTIVITIES OF THIS OFFICE. I AM A TEAM PLAYER. I AM VERY GOOD AND HANDLING AND SOLVING PROBLEMS. I HAVE A VERY STRONG UNDERSTANDING OF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AND THE SURVEY [ROCESS AND ALL THE NUMEROUS TASKS AND REQUIREMENTS TO SUPPORT OUR ED. I AM FULLY AWARE OF THE TIME NECESSARY TO PERFOME THESE TASKS AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THIS WILL REQUIRE A GREAT DEAL OF TIME DEDICATED TO THIS POSITION. I BELIEVE I WILL BE AN EXCELLENT RESOURCE AND SUPPORT TO THE OTHER TEAM MEMBERS.
Timeline
RN, AFTER HOURS
LHC Group
11.2021 - Current
FASCILITY ADMINISTRATOR, RNCARING PLACES MANAGEMEN
CARINE PLACES MANAGEMENT
05.2020 - 05.2021
DIRECTOR OF NURSING
CRESTWOOD HEALTH AND REHABOLITATION
06.2018 - 06.2020
CLINICAL CASE MANAGEMENT
MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
08.2006 - 11.2016
GED -
Ephrata Senior High School