ALYSSA MCCLENDON
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Compassionate Charge Nurse recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion. Expertise in patient care management, staff supervision, and emergency response. Strong communication and leadership skills drive optimal patient outcomes and enhance team performance. Proven track record in overseeing shift activities with sound clinical judgment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Charge Nurse
University Medical Center
Lubbock, TX
12.2023 - Current
- Directed daily operations for a 20 bed Trauma Surgical ICU, ensuring safe staffing assignments, optimal patient flow, and adherence to evidence-based practices.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary teams—including physicians, respiratory therapists, and ancillary staff—to deliver rapid, high-acuity interventions for critically injured surgical and trauma patients.
- Oversaw triage and patient admissions from ED, OR, and step-down units, prioritizing resources for patients with life-threatening conditions.
- Provided clinical leadership and mentorship to a team of 6–12 RNs per shift, fostering professional growth and ensuring adherence to hospital policies and critical care standards.
- Managed emergent situations including massive transfusion protocols, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, and advanced airway management in collaboration with attending surgeons and intensivists.
- Monitored quality metrics such as infection prevention, restraint compliance, and timely documentation to exceed unit performance benchmarks.
- Served as the primary communication liaison between ICU staff, surgical teams, and hospital administration during high-acuity surges and code situations.
- Led debriefings following critical events to improve processes, staff readiness, and patient safety outcomes.
- Utilized EMR systems (Cerner) to track patient progress, coordinate orders, and ensure accuracy in shift handoff reports.
- Utilized Kronos Scheduling System to coordinate and organize staffing with the Burn Intensive Care Unit for the dayshift Charge RN on both units.
- Precepted new relief charge nurses for the night shift.
- Achieved a certification in Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS).
- Cross trained as a Burn Intensive Care Unit Charge Nurse.
Registered Nurse
University Medical Center
Lubbock, TX
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Assessed and monitored vital signs of critically ill patients.
- Participated in clinical rounds with physicians, offering insights from nursing perspective to inform patient care decisions.
- Facilitated admission and discharge processes of ICU patients.
- Reported issues or unusual occurrences to charge personnel to act as patient advocate.
- Responded to emergency situation with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support, and life saving interventions.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, including intubation, central line placement, trialysis line placement, arterial line placement, chest tube/pigtail placement, and swan-ganz catheter placement.
- Implemented evidence based practice guidelines when caring for critically ill patients.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities related to critical care nursing practices.
- Cross Trained in the Burn Intensive Care Unit and Burn Step-Down Units.
- Achieved a certification in performing continuous renal replacement therapy(CRRT).
- Achieved a certification as an Advanced Trauma Critical Nurse (ATLS/ATCN).
- Precepted new nurses on the unit as well as a preceptor for CRRT orientation.
Registered Nurse
Covenant Children’s Medical Center
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Delivered exceptional personal care for antepartum and postpartum mothers in critical conditions.
- Executed patient assessments, vital signs monitoring, medication administration, and bedside procedures according to nursing protocols.
- Fostered collaborative relationships with patients, caregivers, and healthcare teams to meet individual care objectives.
- Maintained accurate patient records using Epic computerized charting system for efficient documentation.
- Engaged patients and families to enhance visit experiences through courteous interactions.
- Coordinated information flow by timely updating healthcare team on patient status changes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure delivery of high-quality patient care.
- Demonstrated proficiency in managing critical protocols, including EKG rhythms and preeclampsia management.
Registered Nurse
Carrollton Regional Medical Center
Carrollton
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Provide exceptional patient care in accordance with CRMC Nursing Protocols, including but not limited to vital signs, patient assessments, patient hygiene, medication administration, bedside procedures, and emergency situations/procedures.
- Experience with EKG rhythms, Arrhythmia Management, Hypothermia Protocols, Chest Tube Management, Code Team, RRT, Arterial Line Set up/management, Central Line set up/ management, intubation set up/management, COVID.
- Skilled and proficient at computer documentation using CareVue computerized charting system.
- Ability to maintain composure in midst of critical situations.
- Excel at patient satisfaction, customer service, nurse/physicians/family communication skills.
- Excellent team player and great rapport with all clinical staff, physicians, patients, and families.
- Preceptor.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hendrick Medical Center
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Personal care for postpartum mothers and their newborns.
- Completed newborn baths and hearing screening tests.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers, and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate.
- Documented activities and recorded information in the EMR system.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Engaged with patients, family, and friends to provide a courteous, efficient visit experience.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating the healthcare team on patient status.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX05-2021
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Trauma management
- Critical care nursing
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Clinical mentorship
- Time management
- Quality improvement
- Compassionate care
- Training and development
- Staff training
- Licensed RN
- Organizational skills
- Critical thinking
- Patient assessment
- Problem solving
- Workflow management
- Interpersonal skills
- Positive mindset
- Team collaboration
- Leadership skills
- Patient advocacy
- Patient education
- Policy compliance
- Independent work
- Nursing plan development
- Medication administration and charting
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Carevue expertise
- Epic proficiency
- Powerchart knowledge
- Kronos scheduling expertise
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) License: Texas Board of Nursing, License Number: 1040144
- BLS: American Heart Association, Valid through 12/31/2025
- ACLS: American Heart Association, Valid through 12/31/2025
- ATCN: The Society of Trauma Nurses, Valid through 06/2027
- ABLS: American Burn Association, Valid through 12/2028
Accomplishments
- University Medical Center All-Star Award, July 2025
- Daisy Award Nomination, March 2025
Personal Information
- Title: BSN, RN
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Charge Nurse
University Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
University Medical Center
11.2022 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse
Covenant Children’s Medical Center
05.2022 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse
Carrollton Regional Medical Center
06.2021 - 05.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hendrick Medical Center
01.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Abilene Christian University