Carla Barbee
New Braunfels,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. Self motivated with a proven ability to quickly adapt to clinical environments and become a viable team contributer.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. David's South Austin Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
- Provided direct patient care on Stroke Neuro Med/Surg Unit with 1:6 nurse/patient ratio.
- Frequently performed NIH Stroke Scale, neurologic, and full body assessments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Certified Surgical Technologist
United States Navy, USN
12.2004 - 08.2008
- Surgical assistance in a variety of services including Cardiothoracic, Vascular, General, Orthopedic and ENT surgeries.
- Scrubbed and circulated a wide range of surgical procedures in an 18-room room suite.
- Scrubbed and assisted in over 200 surgeries during Operation Humanitarian Assistance in the Philippines, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and East Timor.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy, USN
04.2001 - 11.2004
- Provided leadership, delegation and exceptional medical service in high-pressure situations.
- Administered medical care for range of conditions and basic health concerns.
- Provided emergency medical care and conducted physical exams and interviews to gain medical history and relevant health data.
- Rendered emergency medical treatment and administered immunization programs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
08.2021
Certified Surgical Technologist - Surgical Technology
Naval School of Health Sciences
San Diego, CA07.2005
Skills
- EHR
- CPRBLS 2023
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Medical Equipment/Devices
- Patient Assessment
- Bedside Care & Procedures
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Recording and Documentation
Accomplishments
Naval Awards & Honors: National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Awards (2), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. David's South Austin Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
United States Navy, USN
12.2004 - 08.2008
Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy, USN
04.2001 - 11.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
Certified Surgical Technologist - Surgical Technology
Naval School of Health Sciences
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