Careen Bailey
Registered Nurse
Marietta
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
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Acute Care Medical-Surgical RN
Kennestone Regional Medical Center
03.2022 - 03.2025
- Provide comprehensive care to patients in a fast-paced medical-surgical unit, managing a wide range of conditions including post-operative recovery, chronic illness management, and acute medical conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Actively serve as Charge Nurse leading the nursing team, assigning patient load, conducting leadership rounds, coordinating care, and providing guidance and support to nursing staff to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality patient care.
- Serve as Unit Chair Representative for the shared Leadership body, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care delivery, enhance comradery, and drive unit-specific initiative.
- Trained/precepted onboarding RNs and LPNs.
- Monitoring and assessing patients' conditions, administer medications, and implement care plans, ensuring all interventions align with evidence-based practice and patient care standards.
- Delivering patient education on treatment plans, discharge instructions, and post-hospital care.
- Experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse with nearly 10 years of nursing experience.
- Proven expertise in medical surgical care, with a strong background in adapting to diverse patient populations and clinical settings.
- Throughout my career, I have consistently been entrusted with increasing responsibilities: Charge RN relief, training onboarding team member including RNs and LPN.
- My clinical skills are complemented by a keen ability to communicate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams, ensuring holistic and compassionate care delivery.
- I am committed to professional development, always seeking opportunities to learn and grow within the nursing profession.
- Currently seeking a position to leverage my skills, experience, and dedication to patient-centered care in a dynamic health care setting.
Registered Nurse, Medical Unit
Cornwall Regional Hospital
06.2016 - 01.2022
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Emergency Department, Charge RN
Cornwall Regional Hospital
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Improved continuity of care across shifts through concise shift reports detailing pertinent updates on patients'' conditions and treatment plans.
- Led successful unit initiatives aimed at improving patient care delivery, such as the implementation of new nursing protocols or equipment.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
Emergency Room Clinical RN
Cornwall Regional Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Delivering emergency care services such as rapid medication administration, CPR, venipuncture etc.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Technology
Jamaica, West Indies. 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Mount Alvernia High School
Montego Bay, Jamaica 05.2001 -
Skills
Health promotion
Clinical judgment
Care planning
Compassion and empathy
Adaptability & Flexibility
Project Management
Teamwork
Vitals monitoring
Multitasking
Certification
ACLS, 02/01/24, 02/01/26
Professional Memberships
American Nurses Association, 06/01/15, 01/31/22
License
RN310269, 01/31/26
Software Proficiency
EPIC
Certifications
BLS Certified
ACLS Certified
NIHSS
Timeline
Acute Care Medical-Surgical RN
Kennestone Regional Medical Center
03.2022 - 03.2025
Emergency Department, Charge RN
Cornwall Regional Hospital
06.2019 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse, Medical Unit
Cornwall Regional Hospital
06.2016 - 01.2022
Emergency Room Clinical RN
Cornwall Regional Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Technology
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Mount Alvernia High School
05.2001 -
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