Alysia "Nicole" Louris
Simpsonville
Summary
Seeking a position where I can provide outstanding nursing care using my exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and knowledge of new nursing methodologies to serve as a valuable resource to the healthcare team of your organization.
Seasoned 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
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Anesthesia Assessment Nurse
Bon Secours Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Advised patients on pre- and post-operative instructions, medication administration and symptoms indicating emergency care.
- Assisted in management of patient utilization of health care system and provided patient education relative to health care needs, use of community resources and responsibilities of membership in managed care.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Performed additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues and administering or dispensing medication and injections.
- Verified, updated and communicated patient history prior to clinic appointments and procedures with providers.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Charge Nurse
Greenville Health System
07.2018 - Current
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Float Resource Nurse
AnMed Health
06.2015 - 06.2019
- Float to different units (Neuro/ICU, Med-Surg, Ortho)
- Skillfully assessed each patient and detailed symptoms and medical history to help develop plan of care.
- Efficiently allocated nursing staff to patients based upon severity of conditions, injuries or illnesses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Associate Director of Nursing
Brookdale
01.2017 - 07.2018
- Prepared and monitored salary and operational budget to reduce non-productive use of employee time, supplies and equipment.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Developed nurse management staff to meet maximum operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Aligned program resources with patient care strategies through innovative and strategic goals designed to grow business.
- Liaised with senior management to implement quality auditing, reporting and control monitoring.
- Planned and assigned workload to 60-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
Nurse Manager
HEART OF THE CAROLINAS
05.2013 - 08.2016
- Coordinate schedules for all nurses and clients
- Train and orient nurses to patients
- Hire/Interview nursing staff
- Coordinate patient specific care plans for clients with MDs. Perform nursing supervisory visits/assessments
- Manage monthly meetings with all staff
- Report to DDSN and CLTC case managers in regards to all clients
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
Clinical Nurse Supervisor
Maxim Healthcare
02.2011 - 05.2013
- Enforce and demonstrates 100% compliance with all Federal, State and local regulations
- Assess and supervises the delivery of home care services by field staff
- Provides in-home supervision/supervisory visits of home care cases
- Case management with care plan updates.
- Assist with orienting and training Maxim employees with nursing procedures and equipment
Registered Nurse
Greenville Health Systems
06.2006 - 05.2011
- Record patients' medical histories, symptoms, and analyzing the results of recordings.
- Administer treatment and medications, and help with patient follow-up and rehabilitation.
- Teach patients and their families how to manage illnesses/injuries.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05-2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC09-2009
Master of Science - Clinical Nurse Leadership
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05-2023
Skills
- Physical assessment
- Care planning
- Health promotion
- Quality improvement
- Clinical assessment
- Patient management
- Patient assessment
- Postoperative care
- Treatment Planning
- Nursing process
- Triage
Certification
Clinical Nurse Leader 2023
Timeline
Anesthesia Assessment Nurse
Bon Secours Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Charge Nurse
Greenville Health System
07.2018 - Current
Associate Director of Nursing
Brookdale
01.2017 - 07.2018
Float Resource Nurse
AnMed Health
06.2015 - 06.2019
Nurse Manager
HEART OF THE CAROLINAS
05.2013 - 08.2016
Clinical Nurse Supervisor
Maxim Healthcare
02.2011 - 05.2013
Registered Nurse
Greenville Health Systems
06.2006 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina
Associate of Science - Nursing
Greenville Technical College
Master of Science - Clinical Nurse Leadership
University of South Carolina
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