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2Theresa Allie
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Emergency Department, (2002 – 2007)
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Performed
triage
and
initial
assessments
of
adult
and
pediatric
patients
presenting
medical/cardiac/psychiatric symptoms. Accessed records and interviewed patients to gain medical
histories and medication regimens. Maintained crash carts, defibrillators and emergency equipment.
Responded to codes throughout hospital.
Identified and prioritized critical cases and assigned tasks to 7 Staff Nurses. Continually monitored
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cases and reprioritized as appropriate. Accessed and updated patient records via automated
information system. Ensured staff adherence to industry and hospital best practices, HIPAA and
JCAHO regulations.
Per physician orders, inserted peripheral IVs and administered blood products, hydration products and
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medications; performed EKGs; drew blood and initiated lab work and x-rays. Assisted physicians
with treatment procedures.
Resource throughout hospital for insertion of peripheral IVs in poor access conditions.
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Performed discharge procedures, prepared patients for transport, accessed community resources;
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conducted patient education.
Trained incoming nurses on hospital policies and procedures; supported and oversaw through
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learning periods. Provided expertise to all staff for complex issues.
As Patient Care Coordinator, served on Performance Improvement Committee. Decreased door to
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treatment time through improved workflow. Improved medication reconciliation process.
1998 – 2002
Nursing Associates, Inc., Indianapolis, IN
Registered Nurse
Provided nursing to Emergency Departments of 6 hospitals. Assessed incoming patients; documented
vitals, medical histories and presenting symptoms. Identified life threatening cases. Started IVs and
administered blood and medication. Drew blood and assisted doctors with procedures.
1988 – 2000
Community Hospital East, Indianapolis, IN
Emergency Department
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Conducted triage and assessments in busy emergency department on third shift. Prioritized and assigned
cases to 6 Nurses. Oversaw workflow and monitored conditions of patients for emerging developments.
Started IVs and administered medication; assisted doctors. Conducted discharge and patient education.
ASSOCIATIONS
Member, Infusion Nursing Society (INS); Association for Vascular Access (AVA); American Society
of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN); Emergency Nursing Association (ENA)
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