Carla Reed
Midland,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
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Mother Baby and ICU
Midland Memorial Hospital
09.2014 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration through effective communication and teamwork with physicians, therapists, and support staff.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality care and timely interventions.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare teams; fostering trust, understanding, and improved communication across all parties involved.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in unit meetings, sharing ideas to improve efficiency or address ongoing challenges faced by colleagues.
- Skillfully performed various clinical procedures such as IV insertion, wound dressing changes, catheterizations; ensuring optimal comfort levels for patients during these processes.
- Supported patients through difficult diagnoses by explaining treatment options, risks, and benefits while addressing any concerns or questions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Choice Care Surgical Center
10.2020 - 03.2022
- Implemented effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Data Entry Clerk
Capital City Rehabilitation Group
01.2004 - 04.2011
Lending Officer
Bank Of America
09.1994 - 11.2003
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Midland College
Midland, TX05.2014
Skills
- Precepting
- Care Planning
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Supply Restocking
- Wound Care
- Patient Care and Management
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Infection Control Measures
- Family Education
- Postpartum Care
- Staff Supervision
- Newborn Care
- Medication and IV Administration
- Staff Leadership, Training, and Education
- Duty Delegation
- Resource Utilization
- Discharge Planning
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Education
- Critical Thinking
- Pain Management
Committees
Peer Review
Nurse Staff Advisory
Certification
BLS
NRP
Stable
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
Choice Care Surgical Center
10.2020 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse, Mother Baby and ICU
Midland Memorial Hospital
09.2014 - Current
Data Entry Clerk
Capital City Rehabilitation Group
01.2004 - 04.2011
Lending Officer
Bank Of America
09.1994 - 11.2003
Associate of Science - Nursing
Midland College