Ariel Alden
Overland Park,KS
Summary
Family nurse practitioner with 13 years pediatric clinical experience. Skilled in clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning, with keen ability to adapt to evolving healthcare environments. Known for fostering collaborative team environments and consistently achieving patient-centered outcomes. Highly dependable with focus on delivering quality care with high patient and family satisfaction.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
APRN, Pediatric Urgent Care
Children’s Mercy Hospital
Kansas City, MO and KS
2022 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments for pediatric patients, ensuring accurate diagnoses and treatment plans
- Order diagnostic tests and interpret results to guide clinical decision-making
- Manage average of 20 patient per shift dependent on census
- Direct patient care with a multi-disciplinary team approach; delegating and accelerating care as appropriate
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with families and multidisciplinary teams to support optimal child health outcomes
- Implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and care standards
- Educated parents on preventive care strategies, fostering understanding of childhood illnesses and wellness practices
APRN, Pediatric Emergency Department
Children’s Mercy Hospital
Kansas City, MO and KS
2017 - 2022
- Perform assessments, order and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests, and formulate treatment plans
- Direct patient care with a multi-disciplinary team approach; collaborating with specialists, delegating, and accelerating care as appropriate
- Implemented evidence-based protocols to streamline patient flow and reduce wait times
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to coordinate referrals and follow-up care for complex cases, ensuring continuity of services
- DEA privileged
RN, Cardiovascular, Medical/Surgical Unit
Children’s Mercy Hospital
Kansas City, MO
2013 - 2017
- Utilize the nursing process and knowledge to provide safe, high quality, comprehensive care for patients with congenital heart defects, liver transplants, and the hospital's first heart transplant patients
- Advocate for patients' and their family's medical, emotional, developmental and interpersonal needs
- Educate families on complex medical conditions and treatment protocols to enhance understanding and compliance
- Evaluate patient outcomes to refine clinical practices, ensuring alignment with evidence-based guidelines
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Maryville University of Saint Louis
St. Louis, MO05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing With Minor in Spanish
Rockhurst University And Research College of Nursing
Kansas City, MO05.2013
Skills
- Acute pediatric illness management
- Laceration repair
- Abscess incision and drainage
- Foreign body removal
- Fracture management
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Telehealth services
- Epic and Cerner EHR proficient
Certification
- AANP Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
- PNCB Certified Pediatric Nurse
- MO and KS APRN and Compact State RN License
Committees
- Advanced Practice Council Committee (2026)
- Society of Pediatric Urgent Care Member (2022-present)
- NAPNAP Member (2017-present)
- Emergency Department Social Committee (2021)
- Children’s Mercy Hospital Unit Council: Board Member and Secretary (2016-2017)
Affiliations
- Preceptor for APP students, RN capstone students, and new hires (2014-present)
- Sigma Theta Tau: Honors Nursing Society (2013-2014)
- Alpha Sigma Alpha: Vice President and Secretary (2010-2013)
Honors and Awards
- Children’s Mercy Excellent Nursing Student Education Award (2016)
- William V. Longmoor Award for the nursing graduate that exemplifies the standards and aims of nursing care (2013)
Service
- Ronald McDonald House Volunteer
- Special Olympic Volunteer and Fundraiser
- Medical Mission Foundation of Kansas
- Mission Trips to Uganda, Honduras, and Mexico
Timeline
APRN, Pediatric Urgent Care
Children’s Mercy Hospital
2022 - Current
APRN, Pediatric Emergency Department
Children’s Mercy Hospital
2017 - 2022
RN, Cardiovascular, Medical/Surgical Unit
Children’s Mercy Hospital
2013 - 2017
Master of Science - Nursing
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Bachelor of Science - Nursing With Minor in Spanish
Rockhurst University And Research College of Nursing