Allie Blackburn
Hurricane,WV
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Marys Medical Center
Huntington, WV
07.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs in fast-paced medical surgical unit.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and recovery strategies to enhance outcomes.
- Managed multiple patient cases simultaneously, ensuring timely interventions and quality care delivery.
- Mentored junior nurses and nursing students, fostering skill development and knowledge transfer in clinical settings.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Charleston Area Medical Center
Charleston, WV
03.2024 - 07.2025
- Improved patient care by implementing individualized nursing assessment and care plans.
- Maintained accurate electronic medical record documentation for daily patient assessments.
- Executed physician orders and documented patient responses to treatments effectively.
- Enhanced patient care quality by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams consistently.
- Educated families on health management, medications, and treatment plans for better outcomes.
Nurse Extern
Charleston Area Medical Center
Charleston, West Virginia
01.2020 - 02.2024
- Facilitated effective communication, enhancing patient understanding and fostering collaborative relationships with medical staff.
- Assessed patient needs through critical thinking, ensuring timely and appropriate care interventions.
- Engaged in active listening, validating patient concerns to promote trust and comfort during interactions.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and optimize treatment plans.
- Documented patient interactions meticulously, ensuring accurate records for seamless healthcare delivery.
- Monitored patient conditions and reported changes promptly to support swift medical responses.
- Provided compassionate support, contributing to a positive patient experience and overall satisfaction.
Nursing Assistant
Charleston Area Medical Center
Charleston, West Virginia
07.2017 - 01.2020
- Enhanced patient comfort and well-being through daily quality care support.
- Assisted with personal hygiene, grooming, feeding, and elimination tasks for patients.
- Monitored vital signs accurately as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Facilitated effective communication among patients, families, and medical professionals.
- Ensured adherence to regulatory standards and hospital policies for safety compliance.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing Science
West Virginia Junior College-Charleston
Charleston, WV03.2024
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Professional bedside manner
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Precepting
- Hospice and palliative care
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. Marys Medical Center
07.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse (RN)
Charleston Area Medical Center
03.2024 - 07.2025
Nurse Extern
Charleston Area Medical Center
01.2020 - 02.2024
Nursing Assistant
Charleston Area Medical Center
07.2017 - 01.2020
Associate Degree - Nursing Science
West Virginia Junior College-Charleston