Caroline Browning
Registered Nurse
Escondido,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with experience offering comprehensive patient care in different types of critical care environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Calm demeanor, efficient problem solving approach and strong work ethic. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and targeted enhanced patient care satisfaction.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse, Pre-op/PACU
Tri-City Medical Center
Oceanside, CA
09.2021 - Current
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing outpatient or inpatient surgeries to include ortho, spine, GI, urology, cardiac, interventional radiology, ENT & general surgeries
- Collected blood, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Administered medications and IV fluids to monitor reactions, side effects and adverse effects.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Yuma Regional Medical Center
Yuma, AZ
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized, and determined next course of action for patients in a high-volume, high-acuity 72-bed Emergency Department
- Provided frontline emergent resuscitative care to patients within an indigent border community during the peak surge of 2020 COVID
- Updated patient charts in EPIC with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Kaiser Permanente, San Diego Medical Center Zion
San Diego, CA
02.2011 - 01.2013
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications, and prevention methods.
Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Tri-City Medical Center
Oceanside, CA
10.2008 - 01.2010
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting assessments in Cerner.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
Registered Nurse, Telemetry
Sharp Memorial Hospital
San Diego, CA
09.2007 - 10.2008
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and including care of post-op CABG patients, coronary stents and short stay diagnostic procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Diego City College
San Diego, CA 08.2004 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 09.2022 - Current
Skills
Critical Thinking
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Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Pre-op/PACU
Tri-City Medical Center
09.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Yuma Regional Medical Center
05.2019 - 06.2021
Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Kaiser Permanente, San Diego Medical Center Zion
02.2011 - 01.2013
Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Tri-City Medical Center
10.2008 - 01.2010
Registered Nurse, Telemetry
Sharp Memorial Hospital
09.2007 - 10.2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Diego City College
08.2004 - 05.2006
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