Allison Hugus, MSN, FNP-BC
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Nurse Practitioner
A passionate and energetic individual with a drive for quality and efficiency.
Prepared to adequately assess, treat, and educate patients to meet their health goals.
Five years of work as a registered nurse caring for diverse patient populations and a wide range of acuity.
Education
Master of Science-Nursing Graduation 08/2020, GPA 3.8
Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
Bachelor of Science-Nursing May 2015, GPA 3.7
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
Nurse Practitioner Student Clinicals
Family Practice Sawtooth Mountain Medical Clinic 144 Contact hours-Summer 2020
Practiced under surveillance of a board-certified family nurse practitioner, Lisa Zaller
Enhance skills for preventative visits, preventative tests and well-checks
Continue gaining knowledge and experience with chronic disease management
Establish confidence and independence in diagnoses, diagnostic test ordering, and treatment plans
Developed an understanding for rural health and rural primary care
Women’s Health Primary Care St. Luke’s Women’s Health Clinic 144 Contact hours-Spring 2020
Practiced under surveillance of a women’s health board certified Nurse Practitioner, Jeannette Frank
Assess and treat women for a variety of GYN and obstetric complications and diagnoses
Establish safe practices of prescribing techniques and assessment techniques for women’s health management
Learned exam techniques for women’s health visits including using a speculum, bi-manual pelvic exams, and breast exams
Educated pregnant women about safe pregnancy habits and breast-feeding techniques
Pediatric Primary Care St. Luke’s Pediatrics Associates 146 Contact hours-Winter 2019
Practiced under surveillance of a pediatric board-certified M.D., Dr. Amanda Webb
Utilized Bright Future guidelines for assessing the growth and development at well-child visits
Educated families and patients about the CDC recommended vaccine schedule and coordinated alternative vaccine schedules to meet patient’s desires
Incorporated anticipatory guidance with each visit in addition to education and reassurance with treatment plan and when to follow up or seek care again
Consult case management to improve care coordination of management of childhood chronic disease, mental illness, and behavior disorders
Family Practice Mariner Medical Clinic 148 Contact hours-Fall 2019
Practiced under surveillance of a family practice board-certified M.D, Dr. Megan Hoel
Established history taking, advanced assessment skills to determine differential diagnoses and treatment for a wide variety of patient complaints
Develop skills to follow protocols and educate patients about standard preventative screening tests, lab work, and recommended vaccine schedules
Review lab work, vital signs, and diagnostic tests to create treatment plan for chronic disease management
Communicate and coordinate care with case management to increase patient compliance
Recent Work Experience
Post Anesthesia Care Unit Staff Nurse Spring 2017-Present
St. Luke’s Hospital, Duluth, MN 30 hours per week
Work as Charge Nurse, creating patient assignments, managing patient flow, encouraging teamwork and overall unit organization
Manage pre-operative patients and streamlining pre-operative orders and protocols
Collaborate with clinical supervisor and staff education coordinator on unit projects and improvements
Safely recover and manage side effects from anesthesia in a variety of post-surgical patients
Perform pre-operative evaluations and safety checks before surgery
Critical Care Float Pool Staff Nurse Summer 2015-Spring 2017
St. Luke’s Hospital, Duluth, MN 32 hours per week
Established a wide variety of knowledge for patient care by performing RN duties in various units in the hospital
Utilized critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, and patient advocacy when working with unstable patients
Developed teamwork and communication skills to successfully care for patients when being sent to an unfamiliar unit
Learned to interpret EKG rhythms and monitor for subtle changes that prompt a change in patient treatment
Neurosurgery and Stroke Step Down Unit Nursing Assistant 2013-2015
UW-Health Hospital 16 hours per week
Train and help teach new nurse assistants on the unit
Perform Certified Nursing Assistant work such as bathing, feeding, transferring
Document cares performed in Epic system
Certifications
ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 2015-present
PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 2015-present
ECCO-Essentials of Critical Care Orientation, successful completion 2015
TNCC-Trauma Nursing Core Course, 2015-present
BLS- Basic Life Support, 2011-present
Community and Organizational Involvement
Member Minnesota Nurses Association 2015-present
Duluth, MN
Attend quarterly meetings to discuss concerns with staff, physicians, and the public to raise awareness for a safe RN work environment and improved patient outcomes
Member Cyclists of Gitchee Gumee Shores 2015-present
Duluth, MN
Lead community bike rides and raise awareness for safe commuting and cyclist safety
Member UW-Cycling Club 2013-2015
Madison, WI
Coordinate and organize annual spring bike trip
Collegiate Athlete University of Wisconsin Lightweight Rowing Team 2011-2012
Madison, WI
Maintain training regimen and qualified for traveled across country to compete at Division I level regattas