Allyson Mae Albano
Fairmont,West Virginia
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at WVU Medicine, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions and effective communication. Skilled in infection control and crisis management, fostering a safe and supportive environment for patients and families during critical care transitions.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
WVU Medicine
09.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Education
Nursing
Salem International University
WV06.2023
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Patient management
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient evaluation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Family education
- Taking vitals
- Medication distribution
- Performing ekgs
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Relationship building
- Procedure preparations
- Chronic disease management
- Chest pain management
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Mobility assistance
- Seizure management
Timeline
Registered Nurse
WVU Medicine
09.2023 - Current
Nursing
Salem International University
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