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Danielle Allaire, MSN RN

Valley Center,CA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environments. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, a respectful attitude and enhanced patient satisfaction.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Critical Care Registered Nurse

Kaiser Permanente
04.2023 - Current
  • Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
  • Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan and implement evidence-based patient care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver optimal patient outcomes.

Forensic Health Registered Nurse

Palomar Health
03.2021 - Current
  • Performed as Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Forensic Nurse Examiner utilizing trauma informed care approach.
  • Conducted forensic examinations including health history, evidence/DNA collection, complete head to toe assessment, genital examination, and documentation of findings.
  • Worked as part of multi-disciplinary team assisting vulnerable patient population that has experienced trauma/abuse.
  • Provided care for survivors of sexual assault including pregnancy/STI testing and prophylactic medication administration.
  • Managed in-bound calls and triaged for potential forensic exams, advise, scheduled appointments, and referred to outside agencies as needed.
  • Managed forensic health services at “Your Safe Place” Family justice Center in downtown San Diego.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

Plans & Programs/Quality Assurance Program Manager

United States Air Force
01.2006 - Current
  • Managed team of 10 personnel responsible for all programs under 50th Aerial Port Squadron.
  • Monitored programs to ensure unit compliance with Air Force standards.
  • Responsible for upgrade training for 20+ individuals.
  • Developed Lesson plans, curriculum, and training, facilitated and conducted virtual training sessions during Covid -19.
  • Conducted informational training sessions for first-term airmen and career counseling for retraining and retention for unit of over 100 personnel.

Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse

Sharp Health Care
03.2021 - 11.2021
  • Delivered critical care to diverse patient population among large hospital system across San Diego County.
  • Cared for intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver optimal patient outcomes.
  • Identified patient care problems and implemented corrective actions in alignment with hospital policies, procedures and regulations.

Critical Care Covid Travel Registered Nurse

Southeast Health
01.2020 - 09.2020
  • Worked as support staff for various designated Covid units including ICU, medsurg/tele, and ICU overflow.
  • Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
  • Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE, and using strong infection control procedures.

Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Travel Registered Nurse

Hartford Hospital
07.2019 - 11.2019
  • Provided post-operative care to patients undergoing treatments for acute illness, renal, cardiovascular, urological, gynecological, pulmonary, and gastrointestinal surgeries in inpatient setting.
  • Evaluated patient pain, nausea, difficulty breathing and fear and agitation in recovery room and employed various nursing interventions to manage vulnerabilities.
  • Monitored vital signs and levels of consciousness to verify sedation wore off properly and patient regained consciousness.

Surgical Trauma ICU Registered Nurse

Tampa General Hospital
11.2017 - 07.2019
  • Provided comprehensive compassionate care to patients and their families dealing with traumatic injuries/illnesses with multi-system organ failure, crush injuries, high risk bariatric patients, gunshot wounds and other critically ill ventilated patients in critical care setting.
  • Educated patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and local resources to support care.
  • Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to optimize patient health and recovery.

Medical/Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse

Tampa General Hospital
08.2016 - 11.2017
  • Assessed and treated patients experiencing head trauma, stroke, kidney/liver failure, drug and alcohol overdose/withdraw, cancer, and various other conditions.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care for patients and families: 5+ CMO/Palliative care suites on unit.
  • Managed patients requiring 24/7 video monitoring or 1:1 observation- 10 video monitored beds on unit.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

California State University San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA
12.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL
04.2016

Associate of Applied Science - Transportation

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
2012

Skills

  • Patient Assessments
  • Call Triaging
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Team Coordination
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Patient Education
  • Patient Redirection/De-escalation
  • Mental Health Care
  • Trauma Informed Care
  • IV Drug Therapy Management
  • Anogenital Examination
  • Medication Administration
  • Inpatient and Outpatient Care
  • Pain Management
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
  • Wound Care
  • Gastrostomy Tube Care
  • Hemodynamic Monitoring
  • Ventilator Management
  • ECG Interpretation

Certification

  • California RN license # 95230507
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) American Heart Association
  • Basic Life Saving for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association
  • Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Adult and Adolescent (IAFN 40 hour course)
  • Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Pediatric (IAFN 40 hour course)
  • DoD Secret security clearance

Awards & Affiliations

  • 2022 Outstanding Leadership Award- California State University- San Bernardino
  • 2021-Present | International Association of Forensic Nursing (IAFN), SoCal Chapter
  • 2016-2018 | Sigma Theta Thao International Honors Society

Timeline

Critical Care Registered Nurse

Kaiser Permanente
04.2023 - Current

Forensic Health Registered Nurse

Palomar Health
03.2021 - Current

Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse

Sharp Health Care
03.2021 - 11.2021

Critical Care Covid Travel Registered Nurse

Southeast Health
01.2020 - 09.2020

Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Travel Registered Nurse

Hartford Hospital
07.2019 - 11.2019

Surgical Trauma ICU Registered Nurse

Tampa General Hospital
11.2017 - 07.2019

Medical/Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse

Tampa General Hospital
08.2016 - 11.2017

Plans & Programs/Quality Assurance Program Manager

United States Air Force
01.2006 - Current

Master of Science - Nursing

California State University San Bernardino

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of West Florida

Associate of Applied Science - Transportation

Community College of The Air Force
Danielle Allaire, MSN RN