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Carissa Oliva

Carissa Oliva

Registered Nurse
Tacoma,Washington

Summary

Dedicated and well-qualified Registered Nurse with experience in progressive care and home health, offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine and complex acute care. Offering 5+ year record in field and looking for challenging, PRN position.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, PCU System Float

MultiCare
03.2023 - Current
  • Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Float between 5 different hospitals in the MultiCare health system to Progressive Care and Medical Surgical units.
  • Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administer medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhance patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Home Health Nurse

Aveanna Home Health
07.2022 - 12.2022
  • Utilize HomecareHomebase charting system.
  • Perform skills such as wound care, wound vac dressing changes, invasive line maintenance, patient education and disease/medication management in the home setting.
  • Develop and carry out plans of care for homebound patients.

Travel Nurse PCU

Auburn Medical Center
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Utilized EPIC EMR to document all patient interventions.
  • High acuity patient population including cardiac, neurological and respiratory monitoring.
  • Led patient care team and served as lead nurse in charge of 14 bed unit.
  • Assessed and monitored patients to document and interpret vitals and telemetry equipment readings and adjust plan of care as needed.

Travel Nurse Neuro PCU

Lakeland Regional Medical Center
10.2021 - 12.2021
  • Provided skilled direct nursing care to stroke patients in a neurology/step-down department.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
  • Learned and developed unique skills, specialties and practices based on site and patient needs.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.

PCU Nurse

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
01.2020 - 09.2021
  • Utilized Cerner EMR to document all patient interventions.
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records. Instructed patients on disease, treatment and care plan to enhance quality of life and promote positive attitude.
  • Managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
  • Partnered with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to formulate individualized treatment plans to deliver high-quality patient care.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

State College of Florida at Bradenton
Bradenton, FL
12.2019

Bachelor's of Science - Biology

University of South Florida at Sarasota
Sarasota, FL
05.2016

Skills

  • IV drug therapy management
  • Lead Nurse
  • Adaptability
  • Troubleshooting
  • Teamwork

Certification

ACLS

BLS

NIHSS

Timeline

Registered Nurse, PCU System Float

MultiCare
03.2023 - Current

Home Health Nurse

Aveanna Home Health
07.2022 - 12.2022

Travel Nurse PCU

Auburn Medical Center
01.2022 - 04.2022

Travel Nurse Neuro PCU

Lakeland Regional Medical Center
10.2021 - 12.2021

PCU Nurse

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
01.2020 - 09.2021

Associate of Science - Nursing

State College of Florida at Bradenton

Bachelor's of Science - Biology

University of South Florida at Sarasota

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