Nurse Practitioner Program Manager
Resume:
RON ALLIGOOD PHD, ACNP-BC
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LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
North Carolina Nurse Practitioner License
Virginia Autonomous Practice Nurse Practitioner License
DEA Registration
I am currently registered with Drug Enforcement Agency
Buprenorphine Waiver
I am approved with a waiver for 275 patients
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Board Certified.
ANCC
Fundamental of Critical Care Support.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support:
Basic Life Support:
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Sigma Theta Tau.
International Nursing Honor Society for academic achievement
Society of Rogerian Scholars.
International Society for Nursing Scholarship
PUBLICATIONS
(2007) The Life Pattern of People with Spinal Cord Injury.
EXPERIENCE
Granville Medical Center, Hospitalist 04/2022 to Current
Oxford, NC
As the Hospitalist at Granville Medical Center, (Optimed Doctors) I have the responsibility of medically managing the hospital population. This role allows me to access, evaluate and treat patients who arrive via the emergency department for a variety of illnesses and concerns that include pulmonary issues, such as COPD exacerbations, pneumonia, asthma and influenza as well as general surgery concerns, anemia, orthopedic and ENT maladies. It is my task to evaluate the patient and if suitable, admit and treat the patient as well. My coverage of patients range from intensive care through general floor in reference to acuity. I enjoy this position a great deal as it offers autonomy and the opportunity to help people through a difficult time with a variety of health concerns.
University of North Carolina ENT Oncology Surgery 09/2021 to 04/2022
Chapel Hill, NC
ENT Surgical Nurse Practitioner
The role of the Otolaryngology Oncologic Surgical Nurse Practitioner affords me the opportunity to manage complex surgical patients throughout the perioperative experience. My responsibilities include evaluation and treatment during the initial clinic visit, which allows me to participate in the implementation of the medical plan of care. I then follow the patient throughout their hospital experience which includes participation in surgery as the first assist and I also evaluate and treat the patient daily during their hospital stay. I also report and participate each day in the interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure that the patient has optimum care and a timely discharge during his surgical encounter at UNC ENT.
Raleigh Methadone Treatment Center 01/2021-09/01/2021
Raleigh,NC
Program Manager/ Nurse Practitioner
This position offers me the opportunity to evaluate and treat patients with opioid use disorder as well as work as the Program Manager. I am responsible for the daily management and supervision of the clinic which includes counselors, nurses, and administrative support staff. I ensure that the clinic is in compliance with state and federal regulations. As the Nurse Practitioner, I have the pleasure of evaluating and implementing treatment plans as well as prescribing treatment to this population. I work closely with counselors to provide an effective and therapeutic environment that is conducive to recovery.
Richmond Behavioral Health Authority 6/2014-01/2021)
Richmond, VA
Program Manager, Addiction/ Internal Medicine/ Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner: As the Program Manager and primary onsite medical provider in the Rich Recovery Clinic, I have the opportunity to facilitate the integration of medical and psychiatric care with people who have the need for mental health services which include psychiatric, substance abuse and intellectual disabilities. Many of the patients that I encounter present with schizophrenia, depression, anxiety and bipolar discorder which is often compounded with a substance abuse issue. Many of my clients have not seen a medical or psychiatric provider in many years. I have the opportunity to establish care for this vulnerable population. I am responsible and supervise the daily operation of the clinic through direct patient care which includes the evaluation and treatment of people with chronic medical problems such as opioid dependence, depression, anxiety, congestive heart failure, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, respiratory disorders, and infectious disease as well as general health maintenance that is inclusive of women’s health. I am also responsible for the daily operation of the clinic to ensure that it meets the financial and patient goals that have been established. I provide direct supervision to nursing staff and I work directly with the RBHA executive management team on budget, personnel supervision, and patient policies as well as lead the integration of the RICH Clinic with psychological services.
Virginia Commonwealth University 2015 – current
Richmond, VA
Adjunct Faculty: As adjunct faculty at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing, I have the opportunity to share my experiences and knowledge with nurse practitioner students. My area of focus is adult internal medicine and I offer the students advanced practicum in hypertensive management, diabetes management, men’s health and women’s health which is inclusive of pelvic examination and cancer screenings.
Adjunct Faculty: As a clinical instructor for the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, I have the pleasure of educating medical students in addiction and internal medicine at the RICH Clinic.
University of Virginia Medical Center (2013-2014)
Charlottesville, VA
Cardiothoracic Nurse Practitioner: The role of CT Surgery acute care nurse practitioner entails comprehensive medical management of the perioperative cardiac patient. It is my task to provide comprehensive management that includes complex drip management, thorocentesis, bronchoscopy and central line and arterial line placement as well as ventilator management. I work with the interdisciplinary team to provide timely and appropriate care to the critically ill patient.
Orthopedic Institute, Bon Secours Health Care System (2013)
Richmond, VA
Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner: As a nurse practitioner for the Orthopedic Institute, I responded to emergency consults in the emergency department and on the in-patient units at St Mary’s Hospital. It was my role to perform closed reduction of fractured bones and dislocations. I also performed minor surgery in the ED and I first assisted in the OR during orthopedic cases. I am also responsible for the medical management of the in-patient clients.
Hunter-Holmes Medical Center (2012 to 2013)
Richmond, VA
Cardiothoracic Nurse Practitioner: My task in this position was to medically manage complex cardiothoracic patients in the intensive care unit. I successfully managed post-operative patients who had undergone cardiac and thoracic surgery. I managed patients who were on mechanical ventilators, balloon pump as well as complex cardiac iv drips. I placed central lines, chest tubes, performed thoracentesis as well as worked in the cardiac surgery operating room where I have the privilege to harvest saphenous leg vein, and first assist daily during cardiac surgery and thoracic surgery.
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System (2010- 2012)
Richmond, VA
Lead Cardiothoracic Nurse Practitioner: As the supervising nurse practitioner in cardiothoracic surgery, it was my task to manage the pre and post-operative cardiac and thoracic patient. I was also the lead nurse practitioner which offered me the opportunity to develop my management skills though the supervision of the cardiothoracic nurse practitioners. I organized the daily patient schedule, provided oversight in both clinical and personnel issues and facilitated communication between the mid-level providers, nursing, and the cardiac surgeons. I also provided medical care to both pre-operative and post-operative patients who had undergone coronary artery bypass grafts, aortic, mitral valve replacement, pacemaker implantation, and aneurysm repair as well as total artificial heart and left ventricular assistive device placement. I performed procedures such as chest tube management and removal, cardiac rhythm evaluation, and treatment, thorocentesis, simple surgical repair, management of airway, diabetic evaluation and treatment, wound management and placement of wound vacuum device as well as hospital admissions, discharge, and discharge placement. I also managed the complex total artificial heart, and left ventricular assist device patients as part of my daily activities.
Barton College (2008-2010)_
Wilson, NC
Assistant Professor: As the assistant professor of Nursing and the senior level coordinator for the School of Nursing at Barton College. My duties included the instruction of pharmacology, critical care, NCLEX review as well as academic advisement. I also served as the chair of the curriculum committee. As the senior level coordinator I ensured the student's academic success through constant evaluation of the core nursing curriculum and implementation of that curriculum. In an effort to broaden the student's experiences and investigate socialized medicine, I created a travel class, which enabled the students to travel to the United Kingdom. While in the UK, the students had the opportunity to meet and follow nurses in the various hospitals and departments which included; psychology, maternal-newborn, medical-surgical and a primary care office. The students met with professors and staff from Bournemouth University for further insight into the healthcare system of the UK.
University Health Systems (2007-2008)
Greenville, NC
Cardiothoracic Nurse Practitioner: This role enabled me to provide pre-operative and post-operative medical management to cardio-thoracic surgical patients, who had undergone coronary artery bypass grafts, aortic and mitral valve replacement, pacemaker implantation, and aneurysm repair. My primary department was the cardiac intermediate unit; however, I also provided coverage to the cardiac ICU. I performed procedures such as chest tube placement and removal, pleuravac management, cardiac rhythm evaluation, and treatment, thorocentesis, simple surgical repair, management of airway, diabetic evaluation and treatment, wound management and placement of wound vacuum device as well as hospital admissions, discharge, and discharge placement.
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System (2007)
Richmond, VA
Trauma Surgery Nurse Practitioner: After completing my doctorate in Nursing, this transitional position allowed me to provide medical care and enhance my skills of the surgical NP through the role of the acute care nurse practitioner to patients who have undergone traumatic injuries. I also provided urgent care to incoming trauma patients in the ED which included acute stabilization that involved airway resuscitation and management, fluid resuscitation, and pain management. I worked with the trauma team as well as members of the orthopedic, cardiac, and neuro surgery team in an effort to provide comprehensive care to trauma patients upon arrival to ED, inpatient and in clinic. This position enabled me to participate in the daily care of the trauma patient. As a trauma surgery nurse practitioner, I managed the patient on the step-down unit in concert with attending physicians, residents, and fellows. My task included the day to day management and communication of the trauma patient in addition to chest tube management, simple surgery, evaluation of cardiac rhythms and treatment, fluid and electrolyte management, diabetic management and treatment as well as participation on the health care treatment team, which met to place the patient in the most suitable setting upon discharge.
Department of Veteran’s Affairs: VA Medical Center (2004-2006)
Durham, NC
Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner: I had the privilege of providing home-based primary care to veterans. As the nurse practitioner, I assessed, treated, and provided comprehensive primary care to a population that is faced with complicated medical issues. Through my service, I enabled the elderly patient with multiple co morbidities to live in community with decreased hospital admissions. My position included the weekly home and medical assessment of home bound veterans. Through the role of the nurse practitioner, I would evaluate and treat the veteran in an attempt to maintain the optimal health care of the veteran. This position involved blood pressure, cholesterol, cardiac, and diabetic medical management as well as epileptic and mental health management. Many of the patients on my roster suffered from multiple complex co-morbidities such as congestive heart failure, advanced diabetes, cancer, and mental illness. I responded as needed with any urgent concerns the patient may have developed. I also performed wound and dressing changes as well as phlebotomy. I was a liaison between the patient and hospital and I coordinated my efforts with the primary physicians.
Duke University Medical Center (1996-1998)
Durham, N.C.
Cardiothoracic Operating Room Registered Nurse: As a Registered Nurse in the Duke University Cardiothoracic Operating Room, I had the opportunity to scrub and circulate the Thoracic cases, which entailed Thorocotomy and Thoroscopic Procedures. I also circulated Adult and Pediatric Open heart cases such as Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, Valve Repair, Patent Ductus Arteriosis, Norwood Procedure and Heart and Lung Transplant Surgery. I also have extensive scrubbing and circulating experience in Plastic, General, Orthopedic, Otolaryngology, Head and Neck. The opportunity to work at a world class medical center enabled me to advance my skills as a scrub nurse and as circulating nurse in the cardiothoracic operating room. I was also assigned to the response team which responded to urgent cardiac events requiring surgical intervention.
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PART TIME ASSIGNMENTS
Apollo MD, Emergency Department, Southside Regional Medical Center (2017).
Petersburg, NC
Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner: This opportunity allows me to apply my knowledge in Emergency Medicine. I triage and manage patients in both the main ER and fast tract as well. I provide care to cardiac patients, general medicine and trauma patients. I am able to utilize my experience through wound management, trauma and general sickness management as well as psychiatric.
Federal Medical Hospital, Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons (2010).
Butner, NC
Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner: This position enabled me to provide quality medical care to federal prison inmates whose medical concerns ranged from basic primary care to internal medicine. My patient panel includes people who are diagnosed with advanced cases of chronic hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, CHF, DM, and various oncologic concerns. As the primary caregiver for my panel of patients, I was responsible for the continued care as well as the implementation of the care plan. I also provided urgent care as needed, which includes triage, stabilization, asthma/airway management as well as simple laceration repair.
EMP Physicians (2009-2010) _
Kinston, NC
Emergency Room Nurse Practitioner: I worked in part-time basis in the Emergency Department at Lenoir Memorial Hospital while I was employed full time with Barton College. I treated patients who suffered from a wide variety of medical difficulties. In my role as the acute care nurse practitioner, I provided comprehensive care that includes general sickness, trauma, wound repair, women’s health, and pediatric maladies.
UNC-Pembroke (2006)
Pembroke, NC
Assistant Professor: This contract position gave me the opportunity to work while I completed the research gathering aspect for my PhD degree. As a clinical instructor, I supervised and instructed the on sight clinical instruction for students in both the Psychology and Medical-Surgical Unit. I offered hands on instruction to students in patient management, cardiac rhythm interpretation and nursing management for psychiatric patients.
EDUCATION
Medical College of Virginia/ Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
Doctor of Philosophy, PhD (12/2006)
My dissertation, which was entitled, “What is the Life Pattern of People with Spinal Cord Injury”, used qualitative nursing methodology to examine the healthcare concerns of the people who have undergone a traumatic spinal cord injury
Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA.
Master of Science with concentration in Adult Acute Care. (5/2000)
Clinical rotations completed at: Medical Specialists, Richmond, VA; MCV Cardiology, Richmond, VA; Granville Medical Center ER, Oxford, NC; Duke University Medical Center Thoracic Surgery-Oncology
Vance-Granville Community College (6/1995)
Henderson, N.C.
Associate Degree in Nursing (Registered Nurse)
Campbell University (5/1986)
Buies Creek, N.C.
Bachelor of Arts Degree in English with concentration in Spanish
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