Carla Musslin
Dodge City,KS
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Hospice Travel Resource Nurse with a proven track record at Agrace Hospice Care Inc. Skilled in clinical decision-making and effective communication, I excel in developing individualized care plans and enhancing patient outcomes through comprehensive evaluations and advocacy. Committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in diverse settings.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Travel Resource Nurse
Agrace Hospice Care Inc.
08.2024 - 01.2026
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
- Provided medical care to patients in varied settings to offer patients best possible care regardless of location.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Developed relationships with patients and families to understand medical history and care needs.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Participated in market expansion projects as nurse preceptor for onboarding nurses.
- Assessed patients for hospice eligibility.
- Completed patient admission process.
Hospice Travel Nurse
One Staff Medical
03.2023 - 09.2024
- Educated patients and families about medications and treatments to better understand and manage condition.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals with life-limiting illness and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
- Provided medical care to patients in varied settings to offer patients best possible care regardless of location.
Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse
Cancer Center of Kansas
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for optimal therapeutic outcomes.
- Documented treatments, delivered medications and IVs, administered discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Hospice of the Prairie
07.2000 - 05.2020
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Provided chart reviews.
- Acted as lead team member for the Quality Assurance program.
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City
05.1999 - 07.2000
- Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
- Contributed to high-quality, cost-effective healthcare as key member of cardiac nursing team.
- Cared for culturally-diverse patients, liaising with family members and specialists to address changing needs and enhance individual experience.
- Assessed patients, collecting data and prioritizing cases in accordance with standards, policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Provided care to patients requiring intra-aortic balloon pump.
- Provided care to patients requiring continuous dialysis.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK05-1999
Skills
- Clinical decision-making
- Process enhancement
- Technical documentation
- Comprehensive patient evaluation
- Patient instruction
- Strong verbal communication
- Polished professional demeanor
- Effective organizational skills
- Case management
- Effective task prioritization
- Clinical treatment recommendations
- Comprehensive physical assessment
Timeline
Hospice Travel Resource Nurse
Agrace Hospice Care Inc.
08.2024 - 01.2026
Hospice Travel Nurse
One Staff Medical
03.2023 - 09.2024
Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse
Cancer Center of Kansas
08.2021 - 12.2022
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Hospice of the Prairie
07.2000 - 05.2020
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City
05.1999 - 07.2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Oklahoma