Allyson Ohara

• Enhanced patient recovery by consistently monitoring and assessing post-operative vital signs.
• Served as an advocate for patients and their families throughout the perioperative process, fostering trust and open communication between all parties involved in care delivery.
• Supported ongoing professional development of fellow nurses through mentorship opportunities within the PACU setting.
• Collaborated with anesthesia providers to ensure safe and effective management of patient pain during the post-operative period.
• Ensured patient safety through effective communication with surgical team members regarding patient status.

• Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

Supervised 11 other practitioners and employees, led recruiting and hiring, managed employee review process, and ensured compliance with state and federal regulations. Also functioned as a cath lab nurse which included performing procedural sedation, running codes, using temporary pacemakers, circulating cases, and monitoring cases.

• Maintained accurate documentation and communicated efficiently with physicians, ensuring timely diagnoses and treatment interventions.
• Acted as a patient advocate by effectively communicating their needs to the healthcare team and ensuring appropriate follow-up care was arranged.
• Served as a preceptor for new nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing clinical skills.
• Reduced wait times and improved patient satisfaction by effectively managing resources and coordinating with ancillary departments.

Simultaneously served as lead nurse and back office supervisor of large cardiology clinic

Supported patients with customized teaching tools

Managed team of medical support personnel

• Regularly attended continuing education classes and workshops, staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in emergency nursing practices and patient care techniques.
• Served as a liaison between physicians, patients, and families, fostering open communication channels during challenging medical situations.
• Consistently maintained accurate electronic health records, promoting seamless coordination of care among healthcare providers.
• Maintained compliance with hospital policies and procedures, adhering to strict infection control practices to reduce the spread of disease.

• Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills, empathetic communication, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development through ongoing participation in continuing education opportunities, staying current with best practices in medical-surgical nursing.
• Utilized critical thinking skills when managing complex cases involving multiple comorbidities or rapidly changing clinical situations.