Ally Blount
Columbus
Summary
Passionate and dedicated nurse with 3 years of healthcare experience in an ICU step down unit and Medical/Trauma ICU unit. Vast experience dealing with a broad range of medical conditions, bringing forth the ability to thoroughly and accurately assess the health of patients and constantly adapting to pt change in conditions. Adept in working as a collaborative team member for patients to receive the highest level of care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, ICU
Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown Campus
11.2024 - Current
- Administered and titrate complex medications ( vasopressors, sedation, paralytics) and monitor patient responses in high-acuity settings.
- Collaborated with multiple interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients
- Certifications and Skills : ACLS/BLS , Stroke, CRRT management, IABP Therapy ,SWAN Catheter/Flotrac Management, EVD drains, thermoregulatory devices
Step Down ICU Nurse
St. Francis Hospital
01.2022 - 10.2024
- Providing patient care in ICU step down unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medications to wound care and critical thinking and assessments.
- Responsible for titration of critical drips such as antihypertensive agents, anti-arrhythmics, sedatives (precedex), insulin drips, diuretics.
- Manage and implement patient care for patients with the following: trach vents, severe sepsis, hypertensive crisis, rapid atrial fibrillation, angina, myocardial infarction, hyper/hypotension.
- Provide post operative care for the following: Cardiac Cath, Carotid Endarterectomy, G.I. post surgical, pacemaker placement, and vascular bypass procedures.
- Assist physicians with the following procedures as needed at bedside such as bronchoscopies, thoracentesis, chest tubes, central line placement, EGD’s, colonoscopies, TEE’s, and cardioversions.
- Experience in admitting and discharging patients in a timely matter.
Education
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American Heart Association
ADN Nursing Degree - undefined
Columbus Technical College
12.2021
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication and Strong Assessment Skills
- Adaptability
- Medication administration
- EKG Monitoring
- Patient Centered Care
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- CPR/AED
- Critical thinking
- Patient education
- Emergency interventions
Timeline
RN, ICU
Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown Campus
11.2024 - Current
Step Down ICU Nurse
St. Francis Hospital
01.2022 - 10.2024
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American Heart Association
ADN Nursing Degree - undefined
Columbus Technical College