Monique Allen
Summary
Patient-focused Registered Nurse with considerable experience across various nursing environments. Dedicated medical professional showcasing a solid work history, a passion for healthcare, and a proven track record delivering the highest quality of patient care to diverse populations. Flexible, dependable, and culturally sensitive team player thriving in high-volume environments and skilled in fostering rapport, implementing treatments based on assessments, and partnering with physicians.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
St. Lukes Penn Foundation
12.2023 - Current
- Assessing patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
- Providing education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.
- Administered methadone and suboxone per treatment protocols, monitored patients CIWA and CINA, and provided patient education about detox procedures.
- Monitor vital signs, withdrawal symptoms, mood, ability to interact with others, and level of motivation for change.
- Coordinate with medical director, psychiatrist, counselors and case managers to keep all informed of current treatment plans through both oral and written reports.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
01.2023 - Current
- Providing emergency medical care for pediatric patients, ranging from infants to young adults, who are experiencing acute medical conditions or injuries.
- Experienced with medical procedures including moderate sedation, urinary catheterization, IV placement, administration of blood products, collecting blood, urine, or stool samples and various other skill sets.
- Prepare and administered medication intravenously, Oral, Rectal, Intramuscular, Inhalation, and Nasal as directed by physician.
- Documented patient assessments, treatments, and interventions in electronic medical records as required by hospital policy.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive plans for each patient's comfort and safety.
Travel Registered Nurse, Med Surg
Lancaster General Health Penn Medicine
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Travel Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Friends Hospital
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked as part of a multi-disciplinary team to manage patients seeking treatment for psychiatric ailment or substance abuse.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks, earning the respect of physicians and coworkers for calm, levelheaded and quick thinking to restore the safety and security of patients and staff.
- Charge nurse duties of the unit, ensuring patient and staff safety by implementing Health & Safety Procedures.
- Handled situations of patient violence by using appropriate administration of psychotropic drugs, de-escalation techniques and use of physical restraints if required.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to evaluate response of medication and alter treatment plans as required.
Travel Registered Nurse - Med Surg
Penn Medicine; Pennsylvania Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Provides nursing care to patients with post-surgical procedures, acute/chronic medical illnesses.
- Excellent assessment, technical, organizational, and prioritization skills.
- Safely administers prescribed medications, treatments, and procedures.
- Adhere to best nursing practices, standards, and protocols
- Works collaboratively with surgeons, cardiologists, and interns to achieve optimum patient care.
- Monitor patients' vitals and report adverse reactions to medications in a timely manner.
Registered Nurse Electrophysiology
Temple University Hospital
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Systematically and continuously collects, assesses and documents data related to Electrophysiology diagnostic and interventional procedures, Implantable Cardiac Devices, Loop recorder implant, and cardioversion procedures.
- Identify and manage adverse events or unanticipated outcomes of cardiovascular medications and anti-arrhythmic agents including dosing, side effects, and drug interactions.
- Documentation of patient assessment and medical care in EMR.
- Prepares patients for TEE, echocardiogram and stress testing
- Works collaboratively with surgeons, cardiologists, and interns to achieve optimum patient care.
Registered Nurse, Home Care Case Manager
Penn Medicine; Penn Care At Home
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Assesses patient's physical and emotional status, level of competency, home environment, safety factors, and family support available to assist with care and needs of patient.
- Conduct individualized clinical evaluations of patients, their health needs and concerns, Develop personalized action plans, provide education and issue referrals for care management programs; monitor patients' progress in meeting established goals and modify care plans accordingly.
- Develop a cohesive and strong team-oriented relationship with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals; evaluate and report on patient health outcomes and work in partnership with interdisciplinary healthcare team to facilitate the best in patient care.
- Act as a patient advocate and assist with problem solving and addressing any barriers to care or compliance with care plan.
- Inspecting wounds, changing dressings, and handling personal grooming and hygiene.
Agency Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
ARM staffing; Comcentric Inc.; A-Team Solutions
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Provide comprehensive care for seniors and veterans experiencing acute mental distress and mental health issues.
- Utilize a medical/psychosocial model to individualize care plans based on Physician orders for patients.
- Assuring a safe environment for staff and patients; educating and monitoring infection control and safe patient handling and emergency management.
- Perform behavioral health teaching in conjunction with skilled medical care.
- Applied de-escalation techniques to assist patients with behavioral management.
Registered Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
Bryn Mawr Hospital
03.2020 - 07.2021
- Cardiac rhythm monitoring and care of patients with acute and chronic cardiac conditions
- Specialize in reading and detecting harmful changes of a patient's electrocardiogram and notifying the doctor of any critical results
- Evaluate patients' conditions and treatment outcomes using nursing assessment, cardiac monitoring and lab values
- Handled situations of patient violence by using appropriate administration of psychotropic drugs, de-escalation techniques and use of physical restraints if required
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to evaluate response of medication and alter treatment plans as required.
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Haven Behavioral Hospital
12.2018 - 01.2021
- Independently monitor patient's behavior and physical wellness; promptly address medical conditions, collaborate with multidisciplinary team to develop, implement and evaluate an effective care plan for each patient.
- Perform daily nursing assessments on assigned patients including assessment of mood, suicide risk, safety risk, and narrative of patient's daily activities.
- Deescalate agitated and combative patients.
- Administer oral and Intramuscular psychotropic medication as scheduled and as needed while monitoring patients for side effects.
- Apply both psychiatric and medical nursing skills to effectively multi-task and stay organized.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Jefferson Frankford Hospital
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Experience in the of acutely ill patients with medical emergencies resulting from events including but not limited to stroke, cardiac arrest, STEMI, Trauma, GI blockages, poison ingestion/overdose, respiratory distress.
- Knowledge of cardiac monitoring, identifying arrhythmia, and intervening using ACLS algorithm and physicians' orders.
- Maintain current knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age and patient clinical condition.
- Calculate, prepare, hang, monitor and discontinue IV fluids and medication drips.
- Proficient with insertion of IV peripheral catheters and venipuncture.
Licensed Practical Nurse, PM&R
Penn Medicine
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Successfully developed efficient system to streamline Botox injections, prior authorizations, and medication delivery.
- Directing care of patients with diagnosis of CVA/stroke, amputations, quadriplegics, tetraplegics, motor vehicle accidents with traumatic injuries, gunshot wound victims, musculoskeletal disorders, and various other conditions.
- Reviewing physical needs, monitoring patient condition, and arranging appointments per assigned medical care standards.
- Effectively established environment to perform ultrasound-guided injections, featuring medication and sterile tray preparation.
- Obtaining prior authorizations for specialty medications and providing prescription information to pharmacies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL12.2024
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing - Nursing
Jersey College School of Nursing
Ewing, NJ01.2018
Skills
- Critical Care Experience
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Education
- Oral and Written Communication
- Reporting and Documentation
- Working under Pressure
- Patient Assessment Monitoring of Patients
- Coordination and Collaboration
- Electronic Medical Charting (EPIC, Sunrise, Cerner, PCC)
- Attention to Detail
Accomplishments
4 Daisy Award Nominations
Certification
- Registered Nurse, RN713050, Pennsylvania, Current
- BLS, American Heart Association, Current
- ACLS, American Heart Association, Current
- PALS, American Heart Association, Current
Timeline
Travel Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
St. Lukes Penn Foundation
12.2023 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse, Med Surg
Lancaster General Health Penn Medicine
10.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
01.2023 - Current
Travel Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Friends Hospital
01.2023 - 08.2023
Travel Registered Nurse - Med Surg
Penn Medicine; Pennsylvania Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse Electrophysiology
Temple University Hospital
05.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse, Home Care Case Manager
Penn Medicine; Penn Care At Home
08.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
Bryn Mawr Hospital
03.2020 - 07.2021
Agency Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
ARM staffing; Comcentric Inc.; A-Team Solutions
02.2020 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Jefferson Frankford Hospital
01.2019 - 06.2020
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Haven Behavioral Hospital
12.2018 - 01.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse, PM&R
Penn Medicine
01.2013 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing - Nursing
Jersey College School of Nursing
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