Mason Aldridge
Birmingham
Summary
Dedicated registered nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and three years of experience in the Cardiopulmonary Critical Care Unit. Recognized as a 'Health Care Leader' by the Conversationalist in 2020 and nominated for a Daisy Award in 2023 for excellence in patient care and communication. Committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate healthcare. Highly adaptable and focused on providing safe, error-free care, with aspirations to advance into a family nurse practitioner role following graduation. Passionate about enhancing patient outcomes through effective collaboration and continuous professional development.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Cardio-Pulmonary Critical Care Unit; The University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Initiation and management of therapies and treatments, as well as coordination of care throughout acute and chronic phases of illness through critical thinking, time management, and effective communication.
- Provides direct patient care and facilities interdisciplinary coordination of patient care in a Level 1 Trauma Center and 19-bed ICU unit with an OR prepared procedure room. Experience as a charge nurse and preceptor of nurses within the unit.
- Experienced in management of cardiac and clinical support devices: Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump, Impella, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation, and Mechanical Ventilation.
- Serves as unit-based committee secretary, preceptor for new hires and students, and relief charge nurse.
Registered Nurse
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit; St. Mary’s Hospital Campus- Mayo Clinic
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Initiation and management of therapies and treatments, as well as coordination of care throughout acute and chronic phases of illness through critical thinking, time management, and effective communication. During my time at Mayo Clinic, I was also recognized for being a Daisy Award Nominee.
- Provides direct patient care and facilities interdisciplinary coordination of patient care in a Level 1 Trauma Center and 19-bed ICU and 4-bed BMT unit.
- Experienced in providing care across the Mayo Clinic Children’s hospital and continuum of care: Level IV NICU, Pediatric CV Surgery ICU, and the General Pediatric Care Units.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Capstone College of Nursing, The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2022
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner
Capstone College of Nursing, The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL01.2027
Skills
- Evidence-based practices
- Infection control measures
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Complex information interpretation
- Critical Care Registered Nurse Certification
- Strong clinical judgment
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
- Board member of Black Belt Region Alabama AHEC
- President-Elect of Alabama State Nurses Association
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners Student Member
- Nurse Practitioners Association of Alabama Student Member
Certification
- Licensed Multistate Registered Nurse
- Critical Care Registered Nurse Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Cardio-Pulmonary Critical Care Unit; The University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit; St. Mary’s Hospital Campus- Mayo Clinic
07.2022 - 07.2023
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner
Capstone College of Nursing, The University of Alabama
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Capstone College of Nursing, The University of Alabama
Leadership
President-Elect, October 2024 – Present | Alabama State Nurses Association; Montgomery, AL
- Communication with, advocacy for, and the promotion of nursing within the state of Alabama.
- Collaborates directly with the Board of Directors in policy development, operations, and membership.
- Organization of community events, day-to-day operations, facilitation of Board of Directors engagement and duties, and assistance in achieving the organizations mission.
New Graduate Liaison, September 2023 – October 2024 | Alabama State Nurses Association; Montgomery, AL
- Communication with, advocacy for, and the promotion of new graduate nurses within the state of Alabama.
- Created of a student nurse membership and mentoring program. Collaborates directly with the Board of Directors in policy development, organization operations, and membership communication.
- Oral presentation of leadership development through professional nursing organizations to over 200 students across Alabama.