Alissa Cook
@alissacook
Registered nurse with MSN experienced in critical care, psychiatric nursing, pharmaceuticals, and telehealth.
What I'm looking for
I am a Registered Nurse (MSN, RN) with hands-on experience in critical care, psychiatric and mental health nursing, and pharmacy operations. I hold a Master of Science in Nursing and dual bachelor’s degrees in Nursing and Health Science from Western Kentucky University.
My background includes inpatient psychiatric crisis management, pediatric to adult mental health care, EMAR documentation, and remote work as a Clozapine REMS agent supporting pharmacovigilance and regulatory compliance. I am ACLS, PALS, and BLS certified, and I have extensive pharmacy technician experience in sterile and IV compounding, inventory control, and medication safety.
I bring passion, resilience, and a willingness to learn new skills to contribute meaningfully to an employer. I am flexible for day or night shifts and eager to apply my clinical, pharmaceutical, and telecommunication experience in a role that values patient safety and regulatory rigor.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Registered Nurse
Rivendell Behavioral Health Hospital
Apr 2025 - Present (8 months)
Provide psychiatric crisis management and mental health care for children, adolescents, and adults while serving as liaison between providers and using HCS EMAR to improve care coordination.
Registered Nurse Intern
Med Center Health
Jan 2025 - Apr 2025 (3 months)
Completed clinical nursing internship, obtained ACLS and PALS certifications, and supported acute care nursing tasks under supervision.
Pharmacy Technician
Med Center Health
Jun 2019 - Jan 2025 (5 years 7 months)
Performed medication compounding including sterile and IV preparations, managed inventory and Omnicell systems, and maintained accurate pharmacy records.
Managed REMS compliance and adverse event reporting for clozapine, supporting pharmacovigilance and regulatory documentation to enhance medication safety.
Handled medication dispensing, insurance coordination, and customer support to ensure accurate and timely pharmacy services.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Western Kentucky University
Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Completed Master of Science in Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Nursing with coursework and clinical training in nursing practice.
Western Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Completed Bachelor of Science in Nursing with coursework and clinical training in nursing practice.
Western Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science, Health Science
Completed Bachelor of Science in Health Science focused on health science foundations and related coursework.
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College
Associate's Degree, Biology
Completed Associate's Degree in Biology with foundational coursework in biological sciences.
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