GLORIA ALI
Pittsford,NY
Summary
Healthcare professional with a strong foundation in patient assessment and care plan development. Proven ability to lead interdisciplinary teams, enhance patient satisfaction, and uphold quality care standards through effective communication and collaboration.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Charge Nurse, Med-Surg
ROCHESTER GENERAL
Rochester, NY
10.2022 - Current
- Promoted and restored patients' health through nursing process, collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, execution of treatment procedures, and provision of physical, educational, and emotional support to patients and families while supervising assigned team members.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized nursing plans tailored to patient needs.
- Assessed and reassessed patients throughout the shift and reported patient concerns and changes in condition to the nurse supervisor and physician on time.
- Maintained safety, environmental, and infection control standards to ensure optimal patient care.
RN medsurg/Telemetry Registered Nurse
CATHOLIC HEALTH (Mercy Hospital)
Buffalo, NY
03.2025 - 10.2025
- Safely administer medications, including IV infusions, per order, provide wound care, catheter care, IV therapy, and postoperative care; manage drains, oxygen therapy, and central lines as indicated.
- Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments, developing, implementing nursing care plans, evaluating outcomes, and modifying care plans accordingly.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
- Observe and monitor vital signs, lab results, fluid balance, and overall patient progress.
- Monitor vital signs, administer injections, and provide assistance with medical procedures.
- Accurately document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the patient’s chart using the hospital’s EHR system.
- Document patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Educated patients and families on diagnoses, medications, diet, activity restrictions, and discharge instructions to promote understanding and adherence.
- Collaborate with physicians, physical therapists, case managers, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Participated in discharge planning to facilitate smooth transitions to home, rehabilitation, or long-term care settings.
- Delegated tasks to LPNs and PCTs, providing guidance and supervision.
- Engaged in quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient care standards through collaborative efforts.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and uphold professional ethical standards, and follow hospital policies related to infection control, medication reconciliation, and fall prevention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and safety standards in the hospital setting.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Assisted in coordinating patient admissions, transfers, and discharges efficiently.
- Maintain a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
RN Nurse Manager
HIGHLANDS LIVING CENTER
Rochester, NY
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Oversaw daily nursing care operations for the unit.
- Supervises unit staff, evaluates performance and identifies areas in need of improvement, and assists staff members in successfully improving performance.
- Educates staff to be responsive and attentive to the needs of families, residents, and their peers, promoting quality of care and a positive environment for both staff and residents.
- Supports and convenes collaborative leadership meetings comprising nursing, social work recreation therapy, and medical services to ensure a therapeutic milieu of care and implementation of evidence-based care practices.
- Coordinates resident care assignments and ensures that personnel are assigned responsibilities consistent with their skills and experience.
- Evaluates staff educational needs and works with educators to provide successful, comprehensive, individualized education.
- Instructed staff on new and revised policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with updated guidelines.
- Participated in quality assurance and performance improvement committees to enhance care standards.
- Ensured adequate supplies and equipment availability to meet resident care needs.
- Ability to develop unit budget, goals, objectives, and measures to monitor unit performance and report to the DON.
- Develops and participates in nursing administration on-call schedule.
Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor
HIGHLANDS LIVING CENTER
Rochester, NY
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Administered CPR to patients experiencing cardiac arrest in emergency situations.
- Performed trach suctions and administered feeding and medications via g-tube for patients with feeding tubes.
- Provided essential treatment for patients, including wound care, treating bedsores, giving suppositories or enemas, and attaching catheters.
- Administered medications and collected urine specimens and cultures to support accurate diagnosis and treatment.
- Answered resident family questions and educated on treatment procedures to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and compliance with regulations.
- Coordinated patient admission and discharge processes for efficient workflow management.
- Developed training programs for new nurses to promote skill development and teamwork.
- Managed medication administration and ensured accurate documentation of patient records.
- Facilitated effective communication between healthcare team members and families.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure environment for residents and staff.
- Resolved conflicts among staff to promote a positive working atmosphere at the facility.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatments and medications administered.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for patients.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases or develop new protocols and procedures.
- Performed rounds throughout the facility to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Monitored patients' condition and progress, reevaluating treatments as necessary.
Licensed Practical Nurse Care Coordinator
ST. JOHN’S NURSING HOME
Rochester, NY
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Provided essential patient care, including wound dressing, bed sore treatment, and administration of suppositories, enemas, and straight catheters to enhance recovery.
- Administered medications to elders and collected urine specimens and cultures for lab analysis, ensuring timely diagnosis.
- Prepared and administered feeding tubes and medications via g-tub per MD’s Order.
- Reported abnormal lab values and x-rays to medical team for timely intervention.
- Provided data for physical therapy and collaborated with PT, OT, and the medical team.
- Contacted the pharmacy to request medication orders and changes.
- Answered patient and family inquiries while educating them on optimal treatment procedures to promote understanding and compliance.
Licensed Practical Nurse Manager
AARON MANNER NURSING HOME
Rochester, NY
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Delivered essential patient treatments, including wound care, suppositories, enemas, and straight caths, ensuring optimal recovery.
- Supervised unit staff in patient care and equipment assembly, enhancing safety and readiness for procedures involving tracheostomy tubes and oxygen supplies.
- Administered medication and treatment, contacting providers for abnormalities in residents.
- Coordinated with pharmacy on medication orders, changes, and re-orders, ensuring timely access to necessary treatments.
- Answered patient and family questions/concerns and educated them on optimal treatment procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
CAREER START
Rochester, NY
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Administered medications and collected urine specimens and cultures to support accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.
- Performs trach suctions and administers feeding and medications via g-tube for patients with feeding tubes.
- Provided essential treatment for patients, including wound care, treating bedsores, giving suppositories or enemas, and attaching catheters.
- Administered CPR during cardiac arrest situations to restore circulation.
- Answered patient and family questions, educating on treatment procedures to enhance understanding and compliance.
Case manager
JEWISH SENIOR LIFE OF ROCHESTER
Rochester, NY
01.2014 - 12.2019
- Attended UAS meetings with members, service coordinators, care providers, and social workers to coordinate client care and ensure holistic support.
- Quarterly care plans and care plan meetings with clients and their families.
- Facilitated hospital admissions for clients needing urgent mental health care, ensuring timely access to critical services.
- Contacted clients' healthcare providers regarding changes in clients' conditions and scheduled appointments.
- Wrote and presented monthly reports to nurse manager to inform decision-making and enhance client care strategies.
- Administer medications, treatments, wound care, and change weekly catheters.
- Ensuring that patient medication sets are pre-filled for the week/weekly.
Education
Masters - FNP
Center For Graduate Studies, Suny Brockport
Brockport, NY05-2028
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER
Rochester, NY08-2020
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program -
REOC
Rochester, NY05-2017
bs - banking & finance
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
Accra, Ghana01-2010
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Care plan development
- Medication administration
- EHR documentation
- Infection control standards
- Quality assurance
- Patient education
- Data Collection
- WHO Covid-19 participation
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Staff training
- Performance evaluation
- Service oriented communicate effectively
- Effective communication
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- American Red Cross BLS Instructor
- American Heart BLS instructor
- Hospital and Community Patient Review Instrument-PRI
- WHO Infection Prevention and Control
- American Heart Association BLS certification.
- Member of the American Nurses Association.
Timeline
RN medsurg/Telemetry Registered Nurse
CATHOLIC HEALTH (Mercy Hospital)
03.2025 - 10.2025
RN Charge Nurse, Med-Surg
ROCHESTER GENERAL
10.2022 - Current
RN Nurse Manager
HIGHLANDS LIVING CENTER
02.2022 - 03.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor
HIGHLANDS LIVING CENTER
04.2021 - 02.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse Care Coordinator
ST. JOHN’S NURSING HOME
01.2020 - 01.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse Manager
AARON MANNER NURSING HOME
01.2020 - 12.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
CAREER START
01.2017 - 12.2020
Case manager
JEWISH SENIOR LIFE OF ROCHESTER
01.2014 - 12.2019
Masters - FNP
Center For Graduate Studies, Suny Brockport
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program -
REOC
bs - banking & finance
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA