Amy Carlo

Dec 2019 – Present

· Provides comprehensive nursing care to clinic patients utilizing evidence-based approach, application of clinical practice guidelines and DHA Clinical Support Staff Protocols.

· Assess and treat patient according to DHA Clinical Support Staff Protocols.

· Review results and provides health education to participants while maintaining their privacy.

· Assist with Immunizations requirements for all active duty, dependents, retirees, and reservists.

· Coordinate with referrals management and ensure continuity of service.

· Collaborate with Physicians, Flight Surgeons and Physician Assistant to ensure top quality care.

· Provide guidance and direction to the teams licensed practical nurses and medical assistant.

· Delegate work to active-duty corpsman, licensed practical nurses, medical assistant, registration clerks, and other necessary personnel to meet patient care objectives.

· Assess and precept new staff members in completion of Personnel Qualification Standards / Genesis / Training before performing specific duties.

· Collaborated in the recruitment process by participating in new hire interviews, contributing to the evaluation and selection of candidates based on company values and role requirements.

· Primarily and solely COVID-19 Nurse for Naval Air Station Fallon, NV during the pandemic providing health needs such as laboratory testing, education, mitigated disease spread and making recommendations for control for all active duty, dependents, retirees, and reservists.

· Directed a process improvement project overseeing analysis and design of “Just Do It” (Swab Testing), which led to a reduction in processing time and reduction in cost savings.

· Primary Nurse with Preventative Medicine with all patient care in STI testing, treatment, education, and prevention.

· Primary Nurse for all Pregnancy Testing and Referrals: Spearheaded all pregnancy testing procedures, providing compassionate care and comprehensive support to patients. Managed the referral process to specialists and supportive services, ensuring a seamless continuum of care.

· Nominated twice for the Daisy Award in 2021 and 2023

· Recognized for outstanding performance with consistent five-stars in performance management and appraisal for 3 years, a testament to exceptional work ethic, dedication and impact on key projects and initiatives.

· Use ANA Standards of Nursing Practice and nursing process to prioritize evidence-based, patient centered care in a fast-paced rural emergency environment.

· Experience in leadership, staff development, process improvement, and regulatory compliance to enhance and provide superior patient care.

· Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, working closely with providers, technicians, therapists, and allied staff to formulate, implement, and modify patient and family centered care.

· Assess and precept new staff members. Facilitate completion of evidence-based preceptorship

· Provide evidence-based care across the entire age spectrum and the continuum of health care needs.

· Emergency Department Team Lead Nurse: Directed a team of 7 nursing professionals in a fast-paced emergency department. Ensured exceptional patient care, managed departmental workflows, and maintained compliance with healthcare regulations.

· Nominated for the Daisy Award in 2017

· Use ANA Standards of Nursing Practice and nursing process to prioritize evidence-based, patient centered care in a fast-paced Level II emergency environment.

· Experience in leadership, staff development, process improvement, and regulatory compliance in order to provide & perform superior patient care.

· Precept new staff, assess educational needs, facilitate learner completion of evidence-based goals for preceptorship.

· Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, working closely with physicians, nurses, technicians and therapists to formulate, implement and modify individual patient and family centered care plans.

· Provide evidence-based care across the entire age spectrum and the continuum of health care needs.

· Served as the Emergency Department Team Lead Nurse, overseeing all aspects of patient care and department operations. Led by example to foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and compassion among the nursing staff.

Emergency Department Team Lead Nurse: Directed a team of 10 nursing professionals in a high-volume, fast-paced emergency department. Ensured exceptional patient care, managed departmental workflows, and maintained compliance with healthcare regulations.