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Cara Manns

Norlina,NC

Summary

Patient-oriented Nurse with 2 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Medical/Surgical specialty.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Leaderstat Nursing Agency
10.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
  • Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
  • Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Maria Parham Health
11.2021 - Current
  • Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
  • Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
  • Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.

Medication Aide/Medication Technician

Universal Healthcare
03.2018 - 07.2020
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control protocols during medication administration.
  • Achieved high levels of efficiency while distributing medications by organizing daily routines around individual patient schedules and needs.
  • Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Volunteers of America Senior Community Care
04.2016 - 07.2017
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.

Medication Aide/ Certified Nursing Assistant

Senior Citizens Home
06.2012 - 10.2014
  • Achieved high levels of efficiency while distributing medications by organizing daily routines around individual patient schedules and needs.
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in the face of medical emergencies, providing crucial assistance during critical situations as needed.
  • Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control protocols during medication administration.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
01.2024

Associate of Science - Nursing

Halifax Community College
Weldon, NC
05.2021

Associate of Arts - Pre-Nursing

Edgecombe Community College
Tarboro, NC
05.2018

Skills

  • Intravenous therapy
  • Pre-and Post-Operative Care
  • Compassionate Care
  • Clinical judgment
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Critical Thinking
  • Healthcare ethics
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Infection Control

Certification

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (American Heart Association) (01/2025)
  • Basic Life Support (American Heart Association (12/2025)

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Leaderstat Nursing Agency
10.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Maria Parham Health
11.2021 - Current

Medication Aide/Medication Technician

Universal Healthcare
03.2018 - 07.2020

Certified Nursing Assistant

Volunteers of America Senior Community Care
04.2016 - 07.2017

Medication Aide/ Certified Nursing Assistant

Senior Citizens Home
06.2012 - 10.2014

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Capella University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Halifax Community College

Associate of Arts - Pre-Nursing

Edgecombe Community College
Cara Manns