ALYSON EDGECOMB
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
Knowledgeable Correctional Nurse with strong background in emergency medicine. Proven history of prioritizing clinical and operational tasks in a dynamic setting.
Possesses valuable experience managing inmate healthcare, while ensuring regulatory compliance and adhering to facility policies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional RN
NCVA Medical Staffing
Goochland, VA
02.2024 - Current
- Offered and accepted extended employment at Virginia Correctional Center for Women (VADOC) after successfully completing an initial 13-week contract
- Function in various roles, inclusive of charge nurse, to support daily operations and promote a culture of teamwork
- Apply sound clinical assessment skills and critical thinking abilities to address a wide variety of medical conditions, emergencies, and mental health concerns
- Employ strong communication skills to effectively engage with inmates, staff and healthcare providers
RN II Emergency Department
Mary Washington Hospital
Fredericksburg, VA
08.2015 - 12.2016
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation while caring for high acuity patients
- Administered medications safely and accurately, utilizing bar code medication administration, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions
- Proud recipient of Super Star (employee of the month) award in March 2016
Travel RN
AMN Services
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Offered, accepted and completed four 13-week travel contracts in the emergency department, including level 1 trauma
- Maintained high-quality patient care standards by adhering to facility protocols, policies, and procedures
- Provided critical support during medical emergencies, implementing appropriate interventions to stabilize patients' conditions
Clinical Nurse II Emergency Department
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL
07.2013 - 08.2014
- Further developed a sound knowledge of medications and treatments for a wide variety of illness and disease
- Efficiently triaged patients and expedited treatment for those determined to have life-threatening or emergent conditions
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education to patients
RN II Emergency Department
Yale New Haven Hospital SRC
New Haven, CT
05.2009 - 06.2013
- Transitioned from role of student nurse technician to graduate nurse, immediately following graduation
- Demonstrated clinical expertise in triage, trauma care and charge nurse role
- Provided emotional support to patients and families in crisis, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to customer satisfaction
- Supported nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development as chairperson of the department's education committee
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT05.2009
Skills
- Triage
- Emergency Response
- IV Therapy
- Wound Care
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Monitoring
- Chronic Disease Management
- Discharge Planning
- Patient Education
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) - VA
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Correctional RN
NCVA Medical Staffing
02.2024 - Current
RN II Emergency Department
Mary Washington Hospital
08.2015 - 12.2016
Travel RN
AMN Services
08.2014 - 08.2015
Clinical Nurse II Emergency Department
Rush University Medical Center
07.2013 - 08.2014
RN II Emergency Department
Yale New Haven Hospital SRC
05.2009 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Quinnipiac University