Alyssa Buckner
Murfreesboro
Summary
Driven nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths, and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration, focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Clinical Nurse
Crossroads Surgery Center
Franklin
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Performed assessments on new admissions, ensured appropriate documentation was completed, and monitored ongoing care needs.
- Conducted regular performance reviews with direct reports to identify areas of improvement and provide feedback on job performance.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to clinical staff, ensuring adherence to established protocols and standards.
- Developed policies and procedures for the delivery of patient-centered healthcare services.
- Monitored patient progress, identified potential issues, and implemented corrective actions as needed.
- Tracked supply inventory levels to ensure adequate stock is available at all times.
- Documented all aspects of nursing care within Electronic Health Records system.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to infection control guidelines.
- Provided leadership during times of high stress or emergency situations by maintaining a calm demeanor while directing personnel accordingly.
Clinical Charge Nurse
Sanitas Medical Center
Nashville
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Provided clinical leadership and oversight to medical assistance, including delegating tasks and evaluating performance.
- Actively participated in performance improvement projects aimed at increasing efficiency within the clinics.
- Managed financial resources allocated towards the unit by ensuring supplies are purchased appropriately and efficiently utilized.
- Fostered a positive work environment by providing feedback or coaching when necessary while recognizing outstanding achievements among peers.
- Conducted quality assurance audits to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Developed educational materials for staff regarding new protocols or processes related to patient care delivery methods.
Registered Staff Nurse, Perioperative Care
Tennessee Surgery Center
Nashville
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and adjust 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.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients and loved ones regarding operating procedures, expectations, side effects and recovery process.
Registered Nurse, Pre-Operative
TriStar Centennial Medical Center
Nashville
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Prep and stock bays for maximum preparedness.
- Conduct weight checks, urinalysis, and v/s checks, ensuring proper data collection to maintain safety of surgery for patient.
- Verifying paperwork and consent is properly compiled and completed by all parties (pt, nurse, surgeon, anesthesiologist) prior to pt leaving preop bay.
- Using proper clean technique, starting an IV and administering preoperative medications in accordance with orders via surgeon and anesthesiologist.
- Ensuring that surgical area is appropriately prepped according to surgical orders (clipped, CHG wipes or eye drops, iodine swabs).
- Assisting anesthesiologist in nerve block administration and documenting accordingly.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Performed nursing care for cardiovascular unit patients with multiple co-morbidities.
- Assessed patient physical, social, language or mental status/needs and responded accordingly.
- Performed direct clinic nursing administrative duties.
- Provided support services regarding treatments and administration of medication as ordered.
- Worked directly with patient and physicians, therapists, pharmacists and social workers.
- Collected and interpreted patient data; Formulated and evaluated health care plans.
- Delivered patient education r/t illness, diagnosis, wound care, diet, medications, etc.
- Provided patient care including but not limited to tasks such as assessment and care of chest tubes, g tube, j tubes, tube feeding, JP drains, urinary catheter placement, tracheotomy care, IV placement, blood draws, and more.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN05.2021
Skills
- Routine examinations and patient care
- Electronic chart updates
- Medication administration
- Patient communication
- Medical procedure preparation
- IV and phlebotomy skills
- Aseptic techniques
- Vital signs monitoring
- Perioperative nursing
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
Degree
BSN, RN
Timeline
Lead Clinical Nurse
Crossroads Surgery Center
08.2024 - 07.2025
Clinical Charge Nurse
Sanitas Medical Center
10.2023 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse, Pre-Operative
TriStar Centennial Medical Center
10.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Staff Nurse, Perioperative Care
Tennessee Surgery Center
01.2022 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
07.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Middle Tennessee State University
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