Alison Blandford
Perryville
Summary
Dedicated Charge Nurse with expertise in supervising diverse nursing teams and enhancing patient outcomes. Proven ability to coordinate care and mentor new staff in fast-paced environments.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Mercy Perry
Perryville
05.2017 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Managed patient assessments and treatment plans for diverse medical needs.
- Coordinated communication between healthcare teams and patients' families.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
ICU Charge Nurse
St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center
Cape Girardeau
2009 - 2018
- Supervised nursing staff in high-pressure ICU environment.
- Coordinated patient care activities among multidisciplinary teams.
- Trained new nurses on ICU procedures and best practices.
- Monitored patient conditions, responding to changes promptly.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, including intubations, central line insertions and chest tube placements.
- Served as a mentor for newly hired nurses by providing guidance on policies and procedures specific to ICU setting.
- Evaluated staffing levels throughout shift to ensure adequate coverage at all times.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives such as falls prevention, infection control, restraint reduction, pain management and discharge planning.
- Prioritized tasks according to urgency of need while managing multiple cases simultaneously.
- Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex situations quickly and effectively.
Education
Associates of Nursing - Nursing
Barnes Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing
St. Louis05-2008
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Treatment planning
- EMR documentation
- Nursing supervision
- Critical care management
- Medical procedures assistance
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Mercy Perry
05.2017 - Current
ICU Charge Nurse
St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center
2009 - 2018
Associates of Nursing - Nursing
Barnes Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing