Caralyn Steeves
Derry,New Hampshire
Summary
Dedicated, hard working, compassionate, and seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Steward Holy Family Hospital
Methuen, MA
10.2009 - 11.2021
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff as charge nurse.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as chest tubes, central lines, NG tubes, wound care, pacemakers, and defibrillators.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols. Frequently acted as preceptor to new employees and new graduates.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Registered Nurse
Concord Hospital
Concord, New Hampshire
08.2008 - 10.2009
- Successfully participated in the new graduate program on the Progressive Care Unit
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on a cardiothoracic step down unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Conferred with physicians
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northern Essex Community College
Haverhill, MA05.2007
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Monitoring Vital Signs and Telemetry
- Clear Patient Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Care Assessment
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Medication Administration including Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Student and New Hire Precepting
Affiliations
Massachusetts Nurses Association
Certification
- MA License #RN277352
- Current BLS Certification
- Current ACLS Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Steward Holy Family Hospital
10.2009 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse
Concord Hospital
08.2008 - 10.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northern Essex Community College