Stella Alli
Coal Township,PA
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 20 years plus of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with long term,homecare specialty.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse(RN) Supervisor
Ridgeview Rehab Nursing Center
08.2014 - Current
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Reduced medication errors by providing thorough training and supervision to nursing staff.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the nursing department by regularly soliciting feedback from staff members and incorporating suggestions into practice when appropriate.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Consistently acted as a strong advocate for patients and their families, ensuring that their needs were met while navigating complex healthcare systems.
- Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
Education
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Brockton Hospital School of Nursing
Brockton, MABachelor of Science - Nursing
Curry College
Milton, MAMaster of Science - Healthcare Management
Cambridge College
Cambridge, MASkills
- Decision-Making
- Emergency Response
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient consultation
- Treatment Planning
- Hospice and palliative care
- Patient Assessments
- Maintaining privacy
- Hospice Care
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Appointment Scheduling
- Nursing Consultation
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
- Home care
- Preventive health
- Patient Care Assessment
- Chronic Disease Management
- Wound Care
- Home visits
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Check-Ins
- Fluent in [Language] English and YORUBA
- Unit Oversight
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Intravenous therapy
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Delegation and Motivation
- Mental Health Nursing
- Intake and discharge
- Collecting vitals
- Infection Control
- Patient education and counseling
- ADL Assistance
- Staff Supervision
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Long-Term Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Licensed RN
- Administering immunizations
- Community Program Referrals
Timeline
Registered Nurse(RN) Supervisor
Ridgeview Rehab Nursing Center
08.2014 - Current
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Brockton Hospital School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Curry College
Master of Science - Healthcare Management
Cambridge College
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