Allyson Burgess
Hilden
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 33 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise in the Collaborative Care Model, providing holistic and comprehensive care to meet the needs of individuals, their families and the community. Ability to provide independent safe, ethical and competent compassionate care to stable, predictable and unpredictable patients .
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Pre Admission Clinic
Nova Scotia Health Authority
08.2023 - Current
- Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating effectively with colleagues and supporting team goals.
- Educated patients and loved ones regarding operating procedures, expectations, side effects and recovery process.
- Prepared, implemented and evaluated nursing care for patients through each step of surgical procedure.
- Leveraged strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients, families, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals involved in the surgical process.
- Educated patients and families on post-surgical care procedures, facilitating smooth transitions from hospital to home environments.
Perioperative Nurse and Clinical Nurse Leader
Nova Scotia Health Authority
09.2014 - 08.2023
- Educated patients and support persons regarding operating procedures, expectations, side effects and recovery process.
- Prepared, implemented and evaluated nursing care for patients through each step of surgical procedure.
- Developed orientation and perioperative resource books that are used by nursing staff.
- Provided compassionate, individualized care for each patient while in operating room.
- Evaluated patient's level of pain, implementing effective medications and pain management techniques.
Staff Nurse and Clinical Nurse Leader ED
Nova Scotia Health Authority
09.2008 - 09.2014
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Nova Scotia Health Authority
12.2000 - 07.2008
- Administered first aid treatment and life support to care for sick or injured individuals.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs and drawing blood.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Room
Nova Scotia Health Authority
03.1995 - 12.2000
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients, and visitors.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Nova Scotia Health Authority
03.1992 - 10.1995
Education
Certificate - Perioperative Nursing Course
Registered Nurses Professional Development Center
Halifax, NS01.2015
Certificate - Emergency Nursing
Registered Nurses Professional Development Center
Halifax, NS2006
Diploma In Nursing - Nursing
Saint John School of Nursing
12.1991
Skills
- Performing Physical Assessments
- Individualized Instruction
- Operational Standards
- Dependable and responsible
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Quality Improvement Activities
- Mentoring Proficiency
- Nurse Leadership
- Proficient in SAP, Meditech, Time Capture
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
Trauma Nursing Core Course 2000
Emergency Nursing Core Course 2006
Pediatric Advanced Life Support 2013
Advanced Cardiac Life Support 2025
Basic Cardiac Life Support 2025
CTAS Certified
Timeline
Surgical Pre Admission Clinic
Nova Scotia Health Authority
08.2023 - Current
Perioperative Nurse and Clinical Nurse Leader
Nova Scotia Health Authority
09.2014 - 08.2023
Staff Nurse and Clinical Nurse Leader ED
Nova Scotia Health Authority
09.2008 - 09.2014
Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Nova Scotia Health Authority
12.2000 - 07.2008
Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Room
Nova Scotia Health Authority
03.1995 - 12.2000
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Nova Scotia Health Authority
03.1992 - 10.1995
Diploma In Nursing - Nursing
Saint John School of Nursing
Certificate - Perioperative Nursing Course
Registered Nurses Professional Development Center
Certificate - Emergency Nursing
Registered Nurses Professional Development Center
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