Arlinda Carter

Frisbie Memorial Hospital

Rochester, NH

08.2005 - Current

Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
Led successful 7-person team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff for over 12 years.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Experienced in all aspects of coordinating and facilitating transfer of patients who need a higher level of care to tertiary facilities.