Debbie McAlister
Fayetteville,AR
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate advance practice nurse with strong organizational skills. Ready to independently achieve the highest standards of nursing.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
APRN/CNM
Chris Taylor, MD
08.2007 - 12.2023
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Provided prenatal care and low risk deliveries.
- Provided education through childbirth and breastfeeding classes.
- Managed, treated and educated peri-menopause and post menopausal women.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize advanced nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of advanced nurse practitioners.
- Provided gynecological well woman care and procedures.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in advanced nursing care delivery.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
RN
Chris Taylor, MD
08.2000 - 07.2007
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care.
- Assisted physician during medical procedures, ensuring accurate delivery of care as prescribed by the healthcare provider.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Assisted with delivery of newborns, providing care and support for successful transition to motherhood.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
RN - Labor and Delivery
North Arkansas Medical Center
05.1997 - 08.2000
- Reduced complications during labor and delivery by closely monitoring patients'' vital signs, progress, and comfort levels.
- Improved patient outcomes by utilizing evidence-based practices in labor and delivery nursing care.
- Anticipated potential complications during labor by closely observing fetal heart rate patterns, maternal contractions, and other relevant data.
- Promoted breastfeeding success by teaching proper latch techniques, positioning strategies, and troubleshooting common issues faced by new mothers.
- Managed high-pressure situations, such as emergency deliveries or complications during labor, with professionalism and composure.
- Mentored new nurses joining labor and delivery team, sharing knowledge and experience in order to optimize patient care.
- Assisted in cesarean sections and high-risk deliveries, maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure to support patients through challenging situations.
- Assessed pain levels continuously allowing timely interventions that maintained overall mother''s comfort during labor ensuring a more positive experience for her child''s birth.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Ensured accurate charting of all required documentation related to prenatal visits as well as labor progression for legal purposes or insurance claims processing needs later down the line.
- Delivered culturally sensitive care to diverse patient populations while respecting unique beliefs surrounding childbirth customs or traditions.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in the field of obstetrics nursing.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Arkansas Community College
Harrison, ARBachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO07.2005
Master of Science - Nursing/Midwifery
Frontier School of Nursing
Hyden, KY04.2007
Post Masters /Women's Health - Nursing
Frontier School of Nursing
Hyden, KY06.2007
Skills
- Gynecological Exams
- Preconception counseling
- Menopause Management
- Cervical cancer screening
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Management
- Endometrial Biopsy
- STD Screening
- Urinary Incontinence Management
- Postmenopausal Care
- Pap Smear Interpretation
- Premenstrual Syndrome Management
- Vaginitis Management
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Treatment
- Intrauterine Device Insertion
- Pelvic Pain Evaluation
- Perimenopause care
- Medication prescription
- Medication Prescribing
- Electronic Charting
- Suturing
- Diagnostic Tests Ordering
- Lab result evaluation
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- Specialist Referrals
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
Certification
- Licensed APRN, CNM and RN
Timeline
APRN/CNM
Chris Taylor, MD
08.2007 - 12.2023
RN
Chris Taylor, MD
08.2000 - 07.2007
RN - Labor and Delivery
North Arkansas Medical Center
05.1997 - 08.2000
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Arkansas Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Missouri
Master of Science - Nursing/Midwifery
Frontier School of Nursing
Post Masters /Women's Health - Nursing
Frontier School of Nursing