Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Community Service
Professional Publications and Awards
Professional Organization Memberships
Continuing Education
Timeline
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Mary Grace Alley

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Communicative professional with background in assisting vulnerable patients with varying degrees of mental illness and substance-alcohol dependency. Well-versed in developing and implementing effective treatment plans and monitoring patient progress. Caring and compassionate professional dedicated to administering quality patient care to promote healing and health.

Fast-thinking Labor and Delivery Nurse with almost 7 years of experience in interpreting fetal heart rate patterns. Adept at ensuring patient care through advocacy and closely monitoring vital signs of babies and mothers. Successful at collaborating with doctors and adhering to birthing plans without sacrificing health.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

iCare and Associates
Atlanta, GA
10.2024 - Current
  • Assessed, diagnosed, and treated patients using evidence-based practice guidelines.
  • Prescribed medications as indicated by patient's symptoms or diagnosis.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure optimal outcomes for patients.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care activities according to professional standards and legal regulations.
  • Facilitated referrals to community resources when appropriate.
  • Monitored patient progress through periodic reviews of medical charts, lab results, and other relevant data sources.
  • Provided crisis intervention services during times of acute distress or danger.
  • Monitored and evaluated mentees' progress, providing feedback and guidance to ensure success.

Labor and Delivery Staff Nurse

WellStar Kennestone Hospital
Marietta, GA
01.2023 - Current
  • Provided labor and delivery care to patients in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary rounds to discuss patient progress and plan for discharge.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments provided, medications administered and other pertinent information in patient charts.
  • Managed emergency situations during childbirth such as shoulder dystocia or umbilical cord prolapse using appropriate protocols.
  • Provided guidance and mentorship to junior nurses assigned to Labor and Delivery Unit.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members including physicians, midwives and nurses to provide comprehensive care for mother-infant dyads.
  • Coordinated nursing staff in the unit to ensure that all needs were met in a timely manner.

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse III, Part Time

Northside Hospital
Atlanta, GA
06.2018 - 08.2023
  • Provided direct quality care to patients by establishing a care plan that meets the assessed needs of the patient and their support system
  • Precepted and oriented new nurses and traveling nurses on the laboring side, OR, PACU, and high risk areas to develop their skills and knowledge as new nurses
  • Improved documentation skills and knowledge of McKesson and Cerner allowing for more efficient and accurate documentation
  • Commitment to Northside's values including service excellence for patients and their family's, teamwork within the unit, and compassion to not only patients but to coworkers as well
  • Assisted in the Relief Team Lead role by managing assigned pod, providing assistance when others nurses needed help, and doing nightly check-offs when needed

Nursing Supervisor, Full Time

Atlanta Detox Center
Riverdale, GA
04.2020 - 05.2021
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Managed cases and oversaw nursing care with strong commitment to offering patients optimal treatments, resources and quality care.
  • Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards.
  • Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
  • Provided patients with direct nursing care during periods of department short-staffing.
  • Coordinated and led in-services to facilitate nursing leadership development and career growth.
  • Partnered with organizational and unit leaders to devise QA/QI initiatives, continuously improving delivery of care, patient outcomes and overall services.

Education

Master of Science - Masters of Science in Nursing

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA
08-2024

Bachelor of Science - Bachelors of Science in Nursing

College Of Coastal Georgia
Brunswick, GA
05.2018

Skills

  • Patient-centered care
  • Therapeutic communication
  • Diagnostic Assessment
  • Group therapy facilitation
  • Medication Management
  • Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
  • Substance abuse treatment
  • Staff mentoring and coaching
  • Computerized charting specialist
  • Birth coaching
  • Monitoring vital signs
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Protocol Certified
  • Cesarean section preparation
  • Staff Development and Precepting
  • Intake and discharge
  • Triaging patient concerns

Community Service

Nursing School Tutor August 2017-August 2018

  • Arranged weekly after class session to first year nursing students to answer questions about content for upcoming tests, labs, and projects
  • Provided study tools to help guide in areas of difficulty in different courses
  • Offered private tutoring sessions to students needing additional help

Atlanta Track Club Volunteer July 2016-Present

  • Assist at expos with checking in runners and assisting with set-up and clean-up
  • Post flyers throughout Northside Atlanta Campus and North Atlanta area for race sign-up information and nurse volunteers sign-ups
  • During races handing out waters and towels to runners at various locations

Coastal Georgia Association of Nursing Students (CGANS) President August 2016-May 2018

  • Responsible for planning numerous community service events on campus and with the community throughout the school year
  • Created partnerships with House of Hope to facilitate more awareness of Human Trafficking and the risks it poses for youth all around
  • Provided education at events such as blood pressure screenings, diabetes awareness, breast cancer awareness, sexual health awareness, and health eating initiatives
  • Developed stronger leadership roles by participating in campus wide officer meetings and budget sessions
  • Over 100 hours of community service with CGANS over two years

Professional Publications and Awards

  • Service-Learning Symposium for Board of Regents

April 2, 2018 Blood Pressure Screenings at Annual Turkey Trot

  • SOURCE Symposium at College of Coastal Georgia

April 13, 2018 Effective Coping Strategies

  • SOURCE Symposium at College of Coastal Georgia

April 13, 2018 Suicide Prevention in Adolescents

  • Outstanding Service Award May 2018 College of Coastal Georgia
  • Student Hall of Fame Award May 2018
  • Service Excellence Award Atlanta Detox Center 2020 Fiscal Year

Professional Organization Memberships

  • American Nurses Association Member June 2018-Present
  • Association of Women's Health Obstetric and Neonatal Nurse (AWHONN) Member June 2018-Present
  • Sigma Theta Tau the International Honor Society of Nursing College of Coastal Georgia Chapter May 2018-Present
  • Golden Key International Honor Society Member Fall 2016-Present

Continuing Education

  • Advanced Fetal Monitoring November, 2019 and November 2020
  • GNOSIS: Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy, July 2019 and January 2021
  • Ultrasound for Fetal Presentation October 2019
  • GNOSIS: Promoting Vaginal Birth December 2019
  • Psychiatric Medications: An Overview for Paraprofessionals December 2020
  • Reducing Medical and Treatment Errors in Behavioral Health March 2021

Timeline

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

iCare and Associates
10.2024 - Current

Labor and Delivery Staff Nurse

WellStar Kennestone Hospital
01.2023 - Current

Nursing Supervisor, Full Time

Atlanta Detox Center
04.2020 - 05.2021

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse III, Part Time

Northside Hospital
06.2018 - 08.2023

Master of Science - Masters of Science in Nursing

Valdosta State University

Bachelor of Science - Bachelors of Science in Nursing

College Of Coastal Georgia
Mary Grace Alley