Alyson Young
DuBois
Summary
Dynamic nursing leader with extensive experience in Long Term Care, excelling in staff development and regulatory compliance. Proven track record in quality improvement, as evidenced by CMS 5 Star rating system, while fostering a culture of professional development. Adept at critical thinking and enhancing team performance, ensuring optimal healthcare delivery in complex environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
Highland View Healthcare and Rehabilitation
Brockway, PA
04.2018 - Current
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Dubois Nursing Home
DuBois, PA
11.2014 - 03.2018
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop efficient care strategies tailored to individual patient needs.
- Contributed to the accreditation process by maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations for nursing standards.
- Mentored new nurses in clinical practice and procedures, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced staff performance through regular training sessions and professional development opportunities.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall service delivery within the facility.
- Ensured adherence to safety guidelines for both patients and staff members during all aspects of clinical operations.
RN Supervisor/Staff Development Coordinator
Guardian Healthcare
Brockway, PA/Curwensville, PA
07.2010 - 10.2014
- Established strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams for seamless coordination of patient care services.
- Consistently acted as a strong advocate for patients and their families, ensuring that their needs were met while navigating complex healthcare systems.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information in electronic medical records system for optimal data integrity and accessibility across healthcare providers.
- Decreased hospital readmission rates through diligent monitoring of high-risk patients and proactive interventions as needed.
- Reduced medication errors by providing thorough training and supervision to nursing staff.
- Reviewed staffing patterns, quantities and nursing units' census to meet resident needs and budgetary controls.
- Evaluated and monitored care and services throughout shift to improve quality levels.
- Inventoried medications, supplies and equipment and distributed stock to patients.
- Enforced nursing practice standards and recommended unit and institution policies and procedures to boost medical care quality.
- Onboarded new employees through orientation meetings and training sessions before deployment to different departments.
Staff RN, Pediatrics
DRMC
DuBois, PA
03.2008 - 10.2009
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
- Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patients'' conditions promptly.
- Maintained clinical competency through ongoing professional development activities such as workshops, seminars, conferences, and certifications related to nursing practice.
- Assisted physicians during procedures by preparing equipment, monitoring patient status, and ensuring sterile environments.
- Provided education on disease management, self-care techniques, and preventive measures to patients and families.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, ensuring proper dosages were given per physician orders.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lock Haven University
Clearfield, PA05-2007
Skills
- Nurse education and training
- Leadership and guidance
- Quality improvement
- Strong work ethic
- Professional development
- Budget management
- Staff recruitment and retention
- Staff scheduling
- Healthcare regulations compliance
- Critical thinking
- Long-term care
- Documentation and reporting
- Nursing staff supervision
- Direct patient care
- Patient education
- Staff evaluation
- EMR software
- Chronic disease management
- Quality control
- Verbal and written communication
- First aid and CPR
- Regulatory requirements
- Patient care assessment
Certification
Current CPR/BLS Certificate - Expires 2026
PDE Train the Trainer Certificate - Approved to teach PA Nurse Aide Classes
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Highland View Healthcare and Rehabilitation
04.2018 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing
Dubois Nursing Home
11.2014 - 03.2018
RN Supervisor/Staff Development Coordinator
Guardian Healthcare
07.2010 - 10.2014
Staff RN, Pediatrics
DRMC
03.2008 - 10.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lock Haven University