Allyson Lavertu
Marlton,NJ
Summary
Registered Nurse with diverse experience in medical-surgical, psychiatric, and addiction medicine settings. Skilled at delivering high-quality patient care, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and leading nursing operations in both acute and outpatient environments. Adept in EHR documentation, medication administration, crisis intervention, and staff training. Committed to evidence-based practice and professional growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Virtua Health System
10.2023 - Current
- Provides comprehensive nursing care for up to six adult medical -surgical patients with complex and diverse diagnoses
- Performs detailed patient assessments, identifies changes in conditions and initiates timely interventions to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes
- Coordinates care with interdisciplinary team members
- Precepts new graduate nurses offering mentorship, clinical guidance and support during orientation
- Serves as a Charge Nurse overseeing unit operations during assigned shifts including creating staffing assignments, admissions, transfers and discharges
Director of Nursing
New Life Medical Addiction Services
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Developed, implemented and maintained clinical policies, procedures and protocols aligned with best practices in addiction medicine
- Managed clinical workflows to ensure efficient patient intakes, assessments and follow-up care
- Oversaw medication-assisted treatment (MAT) programs including medication administration, monitoring and regulatory documentation
Assistant Director of Nursing
New Life Medical Addiction Services
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted the Director of Nursing in overseeing daily clinical operations for an outpatient substance abuse treatment program
- Ensured compliance with state regulations, Joint Commission standards and internal policies
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, chart audits and corrective action plans to improve clinical outcomes
- Collaborated with physicians and counselors to support integrated patient centered care
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Hampton Behavioral Health Center
09.2020 - 12.2022
- Provided nursing care to patients with acute and chronic psychiatric conditions
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
- Administered and monitored psychotropic medications assessing for therapeutic effectiveness, side effects and adverse reactions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN05.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rowan College At Burlington County
Mount Laurel, NJ05.2020
Skills
- Pre- and Post-Operative Care
- Medication & IV Administration
- Electronic Medical Records (EHR/EMR)
- Prior Authorization Processes
- Staff Leadership & Training
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Effective Communication
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), State of New Jersey
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Virtua Health System
10.2023 - Current
Director of Nursing
New Life Medical Addiction Services
05.2023 - 10.2023
Assistant Director of Nursing
New Life Medical Addiction Services
01.2022 - 05.2023
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Hampton Behavioral Health Center
09.2020 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rowan College At Burlington County