Carla Averitt
Round Rock,TX
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
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professor
Galen College of Nursing
09.2024 - Current
- Enhanced student understanding by designing interactive and engaging lectures.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Ensured curriculum alignment with academic standards through regular course review and updates.
Registered Nurse
St Davids Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Mentored new nursing staff in emergency room procedures and techniques, promoting team cohesion and a supportive learning atmosphere.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and promptly addressing critical needs.
Registered Nurse ICU and PCU
FlexCare Medical Staffing
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Improved patient outcomes by diligently monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, including central line placements, lumbar punctures, and thoracenteses.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing multiple cases in high-stress environments.
- Contributed to higher standards of care within the facility by mentoring new nurses and sharing best practices from prior experiences in various clinical settings.
Registered Nurse ICU, ICCU, PCU, CVICU, CTICU
Aya Healthcare
01.2020 - 04.2023
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
- Collected laboratory samples and performed testing in accordance with established policies and procedures and COLA and CLIA regulations.
- Managed complex caseloads while maintaining attention to detail in all aspects of nursing care delivery within a fast-paced Emergency Department setting.
Registered Nurse EP and PACU
Heart Hospital of Austin
05.2019 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans that addressed the specific needs of each patient.
- Contributed to ongoing quality improvement initiatives by staying current on industry trends and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
- Provided emotional support to patients undergoing diagnostic or therapeutic interventions, alleviating anxiety levels throughout their experience at the facility.
- Participated in continuous professional development opportunities, contributing to personal growth as well as enhanced team performance within the Electrophysiology Lab setting.
- Improved patient outcomes by accurately interpreting and analyzing cardiac electrophysiology studies.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St Davids Round Rock Medical Center
09.2018 - 12.2020
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Registered Nurse ICU and CCU
Metroplex Adventist Hospital
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Responded efficiently to medical emergencies within the hospital setting, providing life-saving interventions as needed.
- Administered blood products according to established protocols, closely monitoring patients for transfusion reactions or complications.
- Assisted physicians with invasive procedures such as central line insertions or bronchoscopies while maintaining strict sterile technique.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical illness or end-of-life situations.
- Improved communication among healthcare team members by initiating daily huddles and interdisciplinary rounds in the ICU setting.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Coryell Memorial Hospital
01.2015 - 09.2017
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Mary Hardin Baylor
Belton, TX05.2016
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
Certification
- PALS
- ENPC
- TNCC
- ACLS
- NRP
- BLS
- NIHSS
Timeline
Professor
Galen College of Nursing
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
St Davids Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse ICU and PCU
FlexCare Medical Staffing
05.2023 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse ICU, ICCU, PCU, CVICU, CTICU
Aya Healthcare
01.2020 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse EP and PACU
Heart Hospital of Austin
05.2019 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St Davids Round Rock Medical Center
09.2018 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse ICU and CCU
Metroplex Adventist Hospital
09.2017 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Coryell Memorial Hospital
01.2015 - 09.2017
- PALS
- ENPC
- TNCC
- ACLS
- NRP
- BLS
- NIHSS
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Mary Hardin Baylor
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