Carissa Tufts
Daleville,VA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient and inpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Dedicated to optimal patient care through purposeful education. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Works well in a team setting, providing support and guidance. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
LewisGale Medical Center
07.2018 - Current
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate care while managing rapidly changing conditions during the laboring process and postpartum period.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educate patient and support team about the laboring process and postpartum period.
- Operate as a circulator in the operating room during cesarean sections while recovering patient post operation.
- Assess newborn infant, monitor vitals, and assist with feeding plans and care of newborn infant.
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
Onslow Medical Specialties Clinic
09.2012 - 01.2014
- Worked independently and collaboratively in a team environment to assist patient in correct treatment plan.
- Gathered, documented and tracked test results for physician interpretation.
- Educated patients on various sleep disorders and test procedures.
- Prepared patients for sleep study procedure by attaching all equipment to patient.
- Monitored patients during tests using electroencephalographs (EEG) instruments and video recording equipment.
- Administered continuous positive air pressure (CPAP) and Bilevel positive air pressure (BiPAP) treatments according to interpreted results during the sleep study.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Roanoke, VA05.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, NC05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Marshall University
Huntington, WV05.2011
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Physical Assessment
- Patient Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Cesarean Section Preparation
- Call Triaging
- Breastfeeding Education
- Patient Discharging
Accomplishments
Daisy Award Recipient 2023
Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
LewisGale Medical Center
07.2018 - Current
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
Onslow Medical Specialties Clinic
09.2012 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Coastal Carolina Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Marshall University
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