ALLISON
WEDZIK
*** ****** ***** *** ************, NC 28078
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OBJECTIVE
An experienced pediatric nurse seeking a position as a Family Nurse Practitioner in a family-centered environment with the opportunity to continue to grow professionally and fully treat and educate patients and families.
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Dedicated and experienced registered nurse with thirteen years in a pediatric impatient care environment and eight years of experience as an assistant nurse manager. Proficient in all aspects of inpatient care with specialty experience in a pediatric progressive care setting. Resourceful problem solver capable of implementing solutions to complex problems. Proven record of reliability and responsibility. Looking for the opportunity to provide primary care to children.
EDUCATION
Western Carolina University – Asheville, NC (2016 - 2018)
Masters of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
Carolinas College of Health Sciences- Charlotte, NC (2001- 2004)
Associates of Science in Nursing
University of North Carolina at Charlotte- Charlotte, NC (2007)
Bachelors of Science in Nursing
Undergraduate Classes (1998-2000)
Central Piedmont Community College- Charlotte, NC (2000- 2001)
Undergraduate courses to prepare for nursing school
Professional Nursing Experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner Student-
Pediatric Rotation – Union Pediatrics preceptorship January -April 2018 Curtis Alford, CPNP; 120 hours
Geriatric Rotation and Family Practice Rotation– Rutherfordton Internal Medicine preceptorship August-December 2017 and January - April 2017 Patrick Sammon, PA-C; 240 hours
OBGYN Rotation – Natural Beginnings Wellness and Birthing Center May-July 2017 Amanda Harris, FNP-C; 120 hours
Summer Internship: Helping Hands Clinic May2018-June 2018 Casey Gilbert FNP-C and Levine Children’s Hospital-Pediatric Nephrology- Kristin Davis PNP-AC/ Susan Massengill, MD June-July 2018- 162 hours
EXPERIENCE
Carolinas Medical Center/Levine Children’s Hospital -Charlotte, North Carolina Assistant Nurse Manager – Pediatrics- Progressive Care
October 2008- present
Responsible for maintaining the night shift schedule. Evaluate staff performance on the unit. Manage staffing issues throughout the children’s hospital. Develop and implement new processes for the unit to provide safe and competent care to a complex population. Maintain personnel records for staff including timecards and counseling. Mentor new RNs new to the Assistant Nurse Manager role. Round with staff and families to evaluate needs and commitment on a monthly basis. In addition to providing care to a wide variety of patients on the unit.
Carolinas Medical Center/Levine Children’s Hospital- Charlotte, North Carolina
Registered Nurse II/Bedside RN- Pediatrics- Progressive Care
August 2004- October 2008
Provide care for pediatric patients with a multitude of illnesses, including congenital heart defects, respiratory compromise requiring home ventilator support, kidney abnormalities requiring dialysis and liver, heart and kidney transplant patients. Promote health and support patients and families in coping with long-term illness. Function as charge nurse managing staffing issues and making patient assignments. Serve as a preceptor for students, new graduates and experienced nurses.
SKILLS
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
AANP- Family Nurse Practitioner- 08/31/18
North Carolina Family Nurse Practitioner- Applied for 9/4/18
North Carolina State License-Registered Nurse
BLS Provider and PALS Provider
Certified Pediatric Nurse
ACTIVITIES
• Chair of the Peer Interview Committee 2016-present
• Unit Based Shared Governance 2013- 2018
• Diabetes Liaison 2006- 2011
• PIV committee 2010-2013
• Asthma Champion 2011-2016
• Heart of a Champion 2015-2016,2018
• Created Unit Based Moral Committee and serve as Secretary 2007- 2014
• Kidney Camp sponsored by National Kidney Foundation 2008,2010,2011
• Presenter at Renal Core 2010, 2015 and 2016
HONORS
Member of Magna Cum Laude National Honor Society
Values in Action recipient
American Association of Nurse Practitioners member 2018- current
References Available Upon Request