alissa thompson

Clinical Nurse for the Rush Epilepsy Center Completed telephone triage Carried out order per MD and Nurse Practitioner Educated patients on antiepileptic drugs, safety during seizures, and the process of inpatient stays for EEG monitoring or for VNS placement Checked VNS settings, documented, and notified the provider of the settings Refill medications per MD Complete prior authorizations for medications and procedures Help connect patients with epilepsy support groups and financial assistance for medications

Staff RN on a neurological medical surgical and intermediate unit at a level one trauma center NIHSS stroke certified A part of the CVL and PICC infection prevention team Oriented new nurse hires Completed charge nurse duties Completed a nurse residency program CPR and ACLS certified