MARY ALAKIJA
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Experienced and compassionate RN with over 30 years of experience, including 14 years in leadership and 12 as an RN. Skilled in wound care, IV therapy, and patient-centered care in long-term and rehab settings. Strong clinical judgment, team leadership, and a track record of improving outcomes through quality-focused collaboration.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE, NURSE SUPERVISOR
Ball HealthCare Services
Birmingham, AL
01.2011 - Current
- Supervise and coordinate care for up to 40 patients per shift, ensuring quality and safety standards
- Deliver IV therapy and wound care with a consistent 0% incident rate
- Develop individualized care plans, improving patient satisfaction by 15%
- Lead and mentor nursing staff, promoting best practices in clinical care
- Monitor patient vitals, lab results, and respond rapidly to clinical changes
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Various Agencies
Minneapolis, MN
01.1995 - 01.2011
- Provided compassionate patient care in long-term and rehabilitation settings
- Administered IVs, medications, and catheter care with strict adherence to protocols
- Educated patients and families on procedures and aftercare instructions
- Ensured infection control compliance and maintained precise documentation
- Managed routine communications across care teams and administrative staff
Education
Associate in Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
01-2011
Practical Nursing Degree - undefined
Minnesota Riverland Technical College
01-1995
Nursing Assistant Degree - undefined
Winona Technical College Extension Division
01-1990
Skills
- Medication & IV Administration
- CPR, Emergency, & Critical Care Exp
- Patient & Family Education
- Staff Supervision & Leadership
- Patient Care Planning
- EMR Documentation
Certification
- 2026 Case Management: Outcome Evaluation & Quality Management
- 2026 Case Management: Support Systems & Psychosocial Concepts
- 2026 Case Management: Care Coordination, Delivery, & Reimbursement
- 2026 Case Management: Professional, Legal, & Ethical Standards
- 2026 Case Management: Rehabilitation & Health Promotion
- 2026 Case Management: Cost Benefit Analysis
- 2026 Case Management: Program Evaluation & Research
- 2026 Case Management: Quality Performance Improvement
- 2026-Current, Registered Nurse Compact License
- 2011-Current, Registered Nurse
- 1995-2011, Licensed Practical Nurse
- 1990-1995, Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE, NURSE SUPERVISOR
Ball HealthCare Services
01.2011 - Current
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Various Agencies
01.1995 - 01.2011
Practical Nursing Degree - undefined
Minnesota Riverland Technical College
Nursing Assistant Degree - undefined
Winona Technical College Extension Division
Associate in Science - Nursing
Excelsior College