Cara Sharp
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated and motivated registered nurse with demonstrated success in fast paced acute care settings with diverse patient population. Skilled in patient assessment, care planning, medication administration, and wound care. Collaborates effectively with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care. Highly organized and skilled in written and verbal communication. Strong work ethic, critical thinking skills, and ability to efficiently prioritize multiple tasks.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse II, Medical-Surgical
Ben Taub Hospital
06.2022 - Current
- Provides skilled nursing care for medical-surgical patients within a Level I Trauma Center
- Initiates assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for patients in accordance with operational guidelines
- Accurately documents assessments and interventions as a basis for planning patient care
- Coordinates education, communication, and utilizes resources to develop and implement support of patients and families regarding individualized teaching, medication, and treatment regimens
- Participates in code situations
- Administers blood products, antibiotics, antibiotics, TPA, PPN, and other infusion therapies
- Competent in providing quality patient care and working with patients with chronic illnesses, while keeping with the philosophy and objectives of the hospital and department.
Nurse Extern
HCA Houston Healthcare
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided nursing care within Level II Trauma Center
- Participated in code situations; BLS certified
- Collaborated with various members of interdisciplinary health teams to ensure effective patient care
- Performed all duties under the RN scope of practice, including admissions, discharges, patient teaching, disease management, assessments, procedures, and treatments.
Nurse Extern
CHI St. Luke's Hospital
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Maintained a safe medical environment
- Assisted with examinations, procedures, and other patient care activities within ICU, ED, and Medical-Surgical Unit
- Monitored, documented, and communicated patient conditions using computerized documentation system
- Maintained medical documentation, such as procedures and medication administration, in a thorough manner
- Performed laboratory duties including bloodwork, urinalysis, throat cultures, and nasal swabs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas – Health Science Center, Cizik School of Nursing
Houston, TXAssociate's Degree - Nursing
Lone Star College
Montgomery, The Woodlands, TXSkills
- Patient Education
- Problem Solving
- Interdisciplinary Care Planning
- Acute/Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Accurate and Timely Documentation
- Knowledge of Medical Procedures and Protocols
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by American Heart Association
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certified by American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse II, Medical-Surgical
Ben Taub Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Nurse Extern
HCA Houston Healthcare
01.2021 - 05.2022
Nurse Extern
CHI St. Luke's Hospital
08.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas – Health Science Center, Cizik School of Nursing
Associate's Degree - Nursing
Lone Star College
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