Alyssa Leighane Hemphill
Springhill,TN
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented RN with a strong focus on teamwork and problem-solving. Successfully implemented evidence-based practices that improved patient care processes and outcomes in high-stakes environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Respiratory ICU RN, CCU
American Mobile Healthcare
Dallas, TX
11.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal care.
- Assisted with patient assessments, documenting findings in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Educated patients on health management and post-discharge instructions for recovery.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, enhancing patient care processes and outcomes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
RN Staff Nurse
Vanderbilt Medical Center
Nashville, TN
01.2025 - 10.2025
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Educated patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
- Maintained accurate and detailed patient records using electronic health record systems.
Medical Respiratory ICU RN, CCU, Neuro
Ascension St. Thomas
Murfreesboro, TN
01.2012 - 11.2024
- Administered critical care interventions for complex respiratory conditions in ICU settings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centered care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and adjusted ventilator settings to optimize patient respiratory function.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, treatment options, and recovery processes.
- Streamlined documentation processes using electronic health records to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
- Optimized weaning protocols, transitioning patients off mechanical ventilation successfully and reducing hospital stay durations.
- Assisted physicians in performing advanced procedures such as bronchoscopy, tracheostomy, and intubation for critically ill patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality respiratory care and closely monitoring ICU patients.
- Reduced complications for critically ill patients through timely interventions and adherence to best practices.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for patients with terminal respiratory conditions, ensuring their comfort and dignity during the dying process.
- Prevented ventilator-associated pneumonia through diligent oral hygiene and proper positioning of patients on mechanical ventilation.
- Actively participated in ICU rounds, offering valuable insights into patient cases from a respiratory perspective.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork, ensuring effective communication among staff members for optimal patient care delivery.
- Educated family members on strategies to support their loved ones'' respiratory health during the recovery process.
RN Coordinator
Vanderbilt Medical Center
Nashville, TN
05.2015 - 05.2018
- Analyzed patient data to identify trends, informing evidence-based practice changes in care delivery.
- Facilitated communication between departments to ensure continuity of care for complex cases.
- Streamlined workflow processes through effective coordination of schedules, assignments, and resources.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to maintain high-quality care standards and improve patient satisfaction.
- Enhanced communication between interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes.
- Increased patient safety by implementing effective risk management strategies and addressing potential issues proactively.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University Online
Chicago, IL10-2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mississippi Delta Community College
Moorhead, MS05-2001
Skills
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Central line management
- Chest tube management
- ECG interpretation
- End-of-life care
- Intravenous therapy
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Tracheostomy care
- Discharge planning
- Family education
- Ventilator management
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Clinical judgment
- Telemetry monitoring
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
- Electronic health records
- Pain management
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Patient advocacy
- Cardiac monitors
- Cultural Competency
Certification
ACLS
BLS
NIHSS
Daisy Award
2023 Daisy award Winner
Languages
English
Timeline
Medical Respiratory ICU RN, CCU
American Mobile Healthcare
11.2025 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Vanderbilt Medical Center
01.2025 - 10.2025
RN Coordinator
Vanderbilt Medical Center
05.2015 - 05.2018
Medical Respiratory ICU RN, CCU, Neuro
Ascension St. Thomas
01.2012 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University Online
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mississippi Delta Community College