Ariel Wooten
Anderson,SC
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated with strong commitment to patient care and well-being. Possesses foundational knowledge in medical procedures and patient care, with skills in monitoring vital signs and administering medications. Aims to make significant impact on patient outcomes through effective care and empathy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
AnMed Health Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
Clinical Nurse (Travel Assignment)
Mission Hospital
05.2022 - Current
- Instructed patient and family on proper use and care of bandages, braces, splints and prostheses and verified patient and family readiness before discharge.
- Treated injuries and illnesses affecting muscles and bones, developed individualized health care plans and educated patients and families about self-care and available support systems.
- Helped patients manage pain and recovery processes with medications and non-pharmacological interventions.
- Taught patients how to use devices, care for wounds and prevent complications with proper care.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Cerner charting system
Registered Nurse
Atrium Health
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse
Carolina Medical Center
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Hospice Nurse
Gentiva Hospice
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Managed pain effectively by closely monitoring symptoms and adjusting medications accordingly.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and symptom management.
- Coordinated with physicians to adjust medications as needed for optimal palliative care outcomes.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
Clinical Nurse (Travel Assignment)
North Fulton Regional Hospital
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Clinical Nurse (Travel Assignment)
Whitworth Women's Facility
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Collaborated with physicians and staff in other disciplines.
- Prepared charts for clinic patients, gathering hospital records and test results.
- Followed up on diagnostic tests to verify completion and obtain results for treatment planning.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare exam rooms for patients and prep for minor surgeries.
- Assessed healthcare needs of patients by conducting health evaluations.
Clinical Case Worker (Travel Assignment)
Clemson University
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Maintained confidential case documentation.
- Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports.
- Served as agency liaison among other service providers, community organizations and government entities
- Organized personalized discharge plans to oversee safe and effective reintegration.
- Monitored and evaluated client progress compared to measurable treatment and care plan goals.
Dialysis Nurse
Seneca Dialysis
04.2020 - 12.2020
- Collected and analyzed patient data before, during and after treatments and documented all information in patient medical records.
- Monitored patient status during treatment and reported variances and adverse reactions to care teams.
- Counseled patients on infusions and possible side effects to promote treatment compliance.
- Administered medications to patients directed by individual treatment plans.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse
AnMed Health
02.2018 - 03.2020
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
- Monitored patients on a telemetry unit while providing direct patient care to acutely ill patients
- Monitored patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular issues.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
- Epic charting system
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Clemson University
Clemson, SCAssociate of Science - Nursing
Tri County Technical College
12.2017
Skills
- Staff Development and precepting
- Understanding heart rhythms
- Medication and IV administration
- Catheter and wound care
- Organization and planning
- Vascular care understanding
- Infectious disease control
- EPIC competency
- Cerner competency
- post mortem care experience
- SBAR communication
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- BLS certification
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- ACLS certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
AnMed Health Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Atrium Health
11.2023 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse
Carolina Medical Center
06.2023 - 09.2023
Hospice Nurse
Gentiva Hospice
10.2022 - 09.2023
Clinical Nurse (Travel Assignment)
Mission Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Clinical Nurse (Travel Assignment)
North Fulton Regional Hospital
09.2021 - 03.2022
Clinical Nurse (Travel Assignment)
Whitworth Women's Facility
03.2021 - 09.2021
Clinical Case Worker (Travel Assignment)
Clemson University
12.2020 - 03.2021
Dialysis Nurse
Seneca Dialysis
04.2020 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse
AnMed Health
02.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Clemson University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tri County Technical College
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- ACLS certification
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