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Cara Walker

Perry,GA

Summary

Skilled medical-surgical nurse with 10 years of experience in diverse clinical settings. Ability to quickly adapt to new patient populations and collaborate with various healthcare teams. Proficient in patient care protocols, assessment techniques, and implementing best practices. Dedicated to improving patient outcomes through quality care and teamwork.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Agency Nurse

AYA
San Diego, California
07.2025 - 09.2025
  • Adapted quickly to varying clinical environments and patient needs.
  • Provided direct patient care in diverse healthcare settings.
  • Assessed patients by observing symptoms and collecting history and physical information to report to treatment team.

Registered Nurse

Medical University Of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
08.2020 - 05.2025
  • Worked as a registered nurse on an acute cardiac/transplant unit.
  • Educated and assisted in the well-being of pre- and post-heart and lung transplant patients.
  • Assisted in the management of LVAD patients with nursing interventions.
  • Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices in cardiac care.

Agency Nurse

RN Network
Boca Raton, Florida
02.2019 - 07.2020
  • Assisted staffing multiple hospitals throughout Tennessee and Georgia.
  • Worked on an array of different units such as: ER holding, observation, general Med/Surg, Med/Surg Ortho, Med/Surg Renal, and acute inpatient rehab.

Registered Nurse

Medical University Of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
02.2017 - 02.2019
  • I worked as a med/surg nurse on a gastrointestinal unit.
  • Educated patients on gastrointestinal health and post-procedure care.
  • Provided patient care to individuals with acute and chronic gastrointestinal illnesses.

Registered Nurse

St Joseph/Candler
Savannah, Georgia
02.2016 - 02.2017
  • I worked as a registered nurse on an oncology/telemetry unit.
  • Educated patients on their diagnosis and treatment plans, providing emotional support when needed.
  • Monitored patient vital signs using telemetry equipment and alerted medical staff as needed.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Armstrong Atlantic State University
Savannah, GA
12-2015

Skills

  • Certified in BLS
  • Certified in ACLS
  • IV therapy administration
  • Electronic health records (Epic and Meditech)
  • Critical thinking
  • Adaptability
  • Time management abilities

Timeline

Agency Nurse

AYA
07.2025 - 09.2025

Registered Nurse

Medical University Of South Carolina
08.2020 - 05.2025

Agency Nurse

RN Network
02.2019 - 07.2020

Registered Nurse

Medical University Of South Carolina
02.2017 - 02.2019

Registered Nurse

St Joseph/Candler
02.2016 - 02.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Armstrong Atlantic State University
Cara Walker