Allison Stewart
Atlanta
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 11+ years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, quality management and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments, mentoring and training new nurses, collaborating with all disciplines of patient care. Offering expertise with brain injury patients at the internationally renowned specialty hospital, Shepherd Center in Atlanta, Georga.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inpatient Registered Nurse, Relief Charge Nurse
Shepherd Center
06.2014 - 11.2024
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Assisted in performing diagnostic tests and interpreting results for effective patient management.
- Provided education and support to patients and families regarding treatment options and healthcare practices.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems for enhanced communication.
- Participated in infection control procedures to promote a safe hospital environment for patients and staff.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests or therapeutic treatments like central line placements or lumbar punctures ensuring efficient completion.
- Mentored new nursing staff members during their orientation period, contributing to successful integration into the team and increased confidence in clinical skills.
- Executed auditing of charting and documentation accuracy as part of the quality management department.
- Authored and edited updated hospital policies and emergency preparedness policies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for comprehensive patient treatment plans, resulting in streamlined care delivery.
- Provided leadership in multiple committees including new end of life and withdrawal of care policy and application.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Clinical Nurse Manager
Becton Dickinson
08.2018 - 11.2020
- HIred as one of 5 nurses, nationwide, for a new BD/Bard Division supporting urinary management for newly injured SCI patients discharging from rehabilitation to home.
- Collaborated with National Sales Managers to provide most effective bladder management supplies.
- Provided one-on-one, face-to-face education and support to SCI patients discharging from rehabilitation facilities to home within my South Eastern.
- Managed the entire South Eastern US territory including Louisiana, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, South Carolina and Florida.
- Participated in new product launch of BD products such as PureWick and Magic 3 Catheters.
- Traveled extensively within my South Eastern territory leading educational in-services for SCI patient nursing staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mercer University
Atlanta, GA05-2014
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05-2001
Skills
- Superior clinical judgment, problem solving & critical thinking
- Medication administration, intravenous therapy, central line care
- Ventilator management & tracheostomy care
- Seizure management
- Blood transfusion
- End of life, withdrawal of care and palliative care
- Healthcare technology
- Interdisciplinary teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Excellent communication
- Patient and family advocacy
- Peer mentorship, education and precepting
Accomplishments
National Daisy Award Winner
Hospital Excellence Award for Superior Communication
Gold Star Award for Outstanding Patient, Family & Staff Comments/Feedback
Collaborated with team of 20 n the development of Withdrawal of Care and End of Life Policy & Protocols
Trained and served as Relief Charge Nurse on both brain injury units
Certification
Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia, USA
National Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Manager
Becton Dickinson
08.2018 - 11.2020
Inpatient Registered Nurse, Relief Charge Nurse
Shepherd Center
06.2014 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mercer University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Georgia State University
Daisy Award
Nominated and honored with the national Daisy Award for superior patient care, excellent interdisciplinary communication and mentorship of new and developing nurse peers.