Carissa Coleman
UMass Memorial Health- Milford Regional Medical Center
Milford,MA
8
years of professional experience
Experienced Registered Nurse in a Medical-Surgical/Cardiac unit. Experienced in telemetry, acute patient care, charge nurse responsibilities, and precepting newly hired nurses. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in managing complex medical conditions, patient assessments, medication administration, care coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and patient-centered care in evolving clinical situations.
Work History
Registered Nurse- Medical-Surgical/Cardiac Unit
2 Years 10 Months- Provide direct nursing care for up to 6 medical-surgical and telemetry patients in a fast-paced, acute care setting.
- Serve as charge nurse, providing unit leadership, assisting with patient assignments, facilitating patient flow, and supporting staff.
- Precept and mentor newly hired nurses, providing clinical instruction, support, and performance feedback.
- Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and treatments per provider orders and hospital policies, and monitor patient responses to treatments.
- Interpret telemetry rhythms and communicate significant changes to the interdisciplinary team.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care strategies and interventions.
- Educate patients and families on health management and post-discharge care, enhancing understanding and compliance.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments.
- Utilized Meditech and Epic for documentation in electronic medical records.
Nursing Assistant
1 Year 3 Months- Communicated observations and changes in patient behavior or condition to registered nurses in a clear and concise manner.
- Maintained patient safety by performing safety checks and utilizing fall prevention devices and strategies.
- Assisted in moving, lifting, positioning, and/or transporting patients by utilizing proper safety techniques and body mechanics.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living including personal hygiene, ambulation, and meals.
- Utilized interventions to deescalate patients.
Customer Sales Associate
3 Years 9 Months- Researched information to identify and address customer problems.
- Determined customer needs by asking questions and offering targeted options.
- Greeted each customer and offered assistance in finding requested items, helping boost customer satisfaction and retention.
- Kept calm and applied strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.
- Cashier of the Year in 2019.
- Kids Workshop Captain.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
- Cum Laude
- GPA 3.389- Dean's List
- Member of The Care Giving and Society Learning Community
- Presidential Scholarship Recipient
Skills
Direct Patient Care
Patient Assessment
Telemetry Monitoring
Medication and IV Administration
Blood product Administration
Care Planning
Patient Education and Counseling
Wound care
EMR Documentation
Critical Thinking
Time Management
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
Licensure & Certifications
- Registered Nurse, Massachusetts
- BLS
- ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Medical-Surgical/Cardiac Unit
UMass Memorial Health- Milford Regional Medical Center
08.2023 - CurrentRead More
Nursing Assistant
The Miriam Hospital
04.2022 - 07.2023Read More
Customer Sales Associate
The Home Depot
06.2018 - 03.2022Read More
Rhode Island College
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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