Allison Merrix
Ruther Glen
Summary
Clinical nursing professional prepared for coordinating role with focus on impactful patient care. Strong expertise in patient management, treatment planning, and healthcare protocols, ensuring high standards and positive outcomes. Highly adaptable to changing needs, fostering team collaboration, and consistently meeting objectives. Known for reliability, communication skills, and proactive approach in fast-paced environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Coordinator Labor & Delivery
Henrico Doctors' Hospital
Richmond, VA
01.2026 - Current
- Coordinated patient care plans, ensuring alignment with clinical protocols and best practices.
- Led multidisciplinary team meetings to enhance communication and collaboration among healthcare providers.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives through data collection, analysis, and implementation of best practices.
- Supports employee engagement through nursing strategies, rounding, and other initiatives.
- Mentored and supervised nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development.
Labor & Delivery RN
Henrico Doctors' Hospital
Henrico, VA
09.2022 - 01.2026
- Deliver comprehensive care throughout childbirth stages, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Efficiently reduce OBED wait times, enhancing timely medical interventions.
- Lead collaborative efforts with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Co-chair Unit Practice Council, driving improvements in clinical practices.
- Established Postpartum Hemorrhage Committee, enhancing postpartum care standards.
- Member of Professional Development Committee
Neurosurgery/ENT RN
UVA Medical Center
Charlottesville, VA
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Provided care for neurological, neurosurgical, and ENT patients, enhancing recovery outcomes.
- Managed tracheostomies, spinal cord, and brain injuries, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans, improving treatment efficacy.
Orthopedics RN
VCU Health System
Richmond, VA
05.2020 - 11.2021
- Managed post-operative care for orthopedic and trauma patients, ensuring swift recovery.
- Utilized step-down telemetry to monitor patient vitals, enhancing patient safety.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to optimize patient outcomes and reduce recovery times.
- Implemented care plans that improved patient satisfaction and health metrics.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills in high-pressure situations.
Education
BSN - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12-2022
ADN - Nursing
Germanna Community College
Fredericksburg, VA05-2020
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Problem-solving abilities
- Patient Education
- Team Collaboration
- Patient Advocacy
- Quality improvement
- Nursing leadership
- Team development
- Recruiting and training
Certifications and Licenses
- RN Compact License
- C-EFM
- RNC-OB
- BLS
- ACLS
- NRP
- Intermediate Fetal Monitoring
Accomplishments
- Chair of UBC Committee
- Chair and founder of Postpartum Hemorrhage Committee
- Member of Professional Development Committee
- Member of Bereavement Committee
- Member of Teambuilding Committee
- Member of AWHONN
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Coordinator Labor & Delivery
Henrico Doctors' Hospital
01.2026 - Current
Labor & Delivery RN
Henrico Doctors' Hospital
09.2022 - 01.2026
Neurosurgery/ENT RN
UVA Medical Center
11.2021 - 08.2022
Orthopedics RN
VCU Health System
05.2020 - 11.2021
ADN - Nursing
Germanna Community College
BSN - Nursing
Grand Canyon University