Bryce Carrick
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
UPMC Mercy
08.2022 - Current
- Provided care in different care settings including the Department of Emergency Medicine and the Trauma Burn Intensive Care Unit.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Delivered culturally competent care to diverse populations, adapting communication styles as needed for optimal understanding between parties involved.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Altoona
12.2020 - 06.2022
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for diverse patient populations.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Nursing Student
Shirish Amin, MD., PC.
08.2017 - 12.2020
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
- Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current.
- Greeted visitors and initiated triage processes for clients to streamline patient flow; Including getting patient vitals and health history for medical record.
- Assisted MD with Colonoscopy and Endoscopy procedures with patient care pre/post op.
- Gave subcutaneous and IM injections; Educated patients on how to prepare for procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA05.2022
High School Diploma -
Penns Manor High School
Clymer, PA06.2017
Skills
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Trauma Nursing
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Student Precepting
- Health Promotion
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UPMC Mercy
08.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Altoona
12.2020 - 06.2022
Nursing Student
Shirish Amin, MD., PC.
08.2017 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
High School Diploma -
Penns Manor High School
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