CARLA DEEM
Parkersburg
Summary
Dynamic RN Health Services Administrator with Wexford Health Sources, skilled in medication administration and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective discharge planning and compassionate care. Recognized for mentoring staff and implementing infection control measures, fostering a safe environment and improving retention rates.
Experienced with patient care, clinical assessments, and medical documentation. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills to foster patient trust and enhance care delivery. Track record of maintaining accurate health records and implementing effective care strategies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Health Services Administrator
Wexford Health Sources Inc. at St Marys Correction
02.2017 - 03.2025
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions via oral, IV, Sub-Q and intramuscular injections.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated inmate patients on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Educated inmate patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Managed care from admission to infirmary to discharge to housing units.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Assessed inmate patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided emotional support to inmate patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Provided direct inmate patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with case managers for smooth transitions from hospitalization to infirmary.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management, IV therapy administration, and tube feedings leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
- Covered on-call for LPN and RN shifts 24/7.
- Completed audits and logs monthly.
- Liaison between medical and Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, medical and corporate office, and medical and outside hospitals.
RN Floor Nurse
Wexford Health Sources at St Marys Correctional
06.2016 - 02.2017
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions via oral, IV, Sub-Q and intramuscular injections.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated inmate patients on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Educated inmate patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Managed care from admission to infirmary to discharge to housing units.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Assessed inmate patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided emotional support to inmate patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Provided direct inmate patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with case managers for smooth transitions from hospitalization to infirmary.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management, IV therapy administration, and tube feedings leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
- Assisting with sick calls, intakes and transfers.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
RN Floor Nurse
Camden Clark Medical Center
03.2013 - 05.2016
- Documented nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better self-management.
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Strengthened relationships between patients, families, and healthcare providers through clear communication and active listening skills.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Ensured accuracy in patient records by meticulously documenting assessments, interventions, and outcomes, ultimately contributing to better-informed decision making by healthcare providers.
- Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
- Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
- Modified patient health treatment plans by observing patient conditions and responses.
- Reduced medication errors through vigilant monitoring and proper documentation of administered treatments.
- Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
- Improved patient care by providing compassionate and comprehensive nursing support on a busy hospital floor.
- Helped patients feel comfortable by adjusting positions and engaging in casual conversation.
- Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies, sub-q injections and intramuscular injections to patients on Ortho-Neuro floor. Floated to Oncology, Cardiac, Med-Surg, and Infection Control floors.
- Eased anxiety among patients facing challenging diagnoses or treatments by offering emotional support and empathetic guidance throughout their healthcare journey.
- Supported smooth transitions of care by effectively collaborating with other nurses during shift handovers, ensuring seamless continuity of patient care.
- Supported patients in completing activities of daily living such as dressing, grooming and shower assistance.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering personalized care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Upheld regulatory compliance within the nursing practice through adherence to state mandates, facility policies, and established ethical guidelines.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
WVU-P
Parkersburg, WV01-2013
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Geriatric care
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessment
- Team coordination
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient monitoring
- Patient care
- Physical assessments
- Staff supervision
- Nursing staff leadership
- Infection control measures
- Licensed RN
- Care planning
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient evaluation
- EMR / EHR
- Wound care
- Emotional awareness
- Chronic disease management
- Intravenous therapy
- Long-term care
- ADL assistance
- Vaccine administration
- Taking vitals
- Administering immunizations
- Emergency response
- Tracheostomy care
- Performing ekgs
- Managing deadlines
- Patient discharge
- IV setup
- Maintaining privacy
- Chart updating
- Intake and discharge
Timeline
RN Health Services Administrator
Wexford Health Sources Inc. at St Marys Correction
02.2017 - 03.2025
RN Floor Nurse
Wexford Health Sources at St Marys Correctional
06.2016 - 02.2017
RN Floor Nurse
Camden Clark Medical Center
03.2013 - 05.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
WVU-P
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