Carisa Harmon
West Warwick,RI
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Woman and Infants Hospital, specializing in labor support and maternal assessment. Recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication. Proficient in electronic fetal monitoring and skilled in precepting new staff, fostering a supportive environment for both patients and colleagues.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Woman and Infants Hospital
05.2017 - Current
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures (cesareans, vacuum assists, forceps) by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Managed obstetric emergencies such as hemorrhage or dystocia swiftly by following established protocols in collaboration with healthcare team members.
- Promoted a calm and supportive environment for patients throughout their labor experience, utilizing various pain management techniques.
- Served as preceptor for new nursing staff members, facilitating smooth transitions into the demanding labor and delivery environment.
- Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring fetal heart rate and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
Registered Nurse
Kent County Hospital
01.2008 - 04.2017
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
- Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to quickly identify changes in patient condition requiring intervention or escalation of care.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI12-2007
Skills
- Labor Support
- Patient Assessment
- Electronic Fetal Monitoring
- Medication administration
- Documentation and charting
- Compassion and empathy
- Professional bedside manner
- Taking vitals
- Precepting
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Patient monitoring
- Nursing documentation
- Breastfeeding support
- IV insertion
Certification
BLS 2008-2026
ACLS 2008-2026
NRP 2015-2025
CEFM 2025-2028
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Woman and Infants Hospital
05.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
Kent County Hospital
01.2008 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rhode Island College
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