Carla Thorpe-Duncan, BSN-RN
Miami,FL
Summary
Experienced with patient care and clinical procedures in medical-surgical setting. Utilizes critical thinking and evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes. Knowledge of patient assessment, care coordination, and effective team collaboration.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse
University of Miami Health System
01.2024 - Current
- Administered blood products safely following established transfusion protocols while closely monitoring patients for any adverse reactions or complications.
- Recognized and reported changes in patients'' conditions promptly, initiating appropriate interventions or escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Provided wound care management for a diverse range of surgical incisions, pressure ulcers, burns, or other wounds requiring skilled interventions.
- Promoted patient safety through adherence to infection control protocols and implementation of fall prevention strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care during hospitalization and discharge planning.
- Established rapport with patients and families through effective communication and active listening skills, fostering trust and mutual respect during the healing process.
- Served as a preceptor to new staff members, guiding them through orientation processes and offering mentorship during their transition into the medical-surgical unit.
- Educated patients and their families on disease processes, treatment options, and self-care techniques for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Enhanced patient care by developing and implementing individualized nursing plans for medical-surgical patients.
- Manage caseload of 3 to 5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatment, IV therapy, and wound care.
Registered Nurse , Population Health Care
Community Health Of South Florida (CHI)
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Conducted chronic condition management for individuals with target chronic conditions.
- Conducted outreach through face to face follow-up, by telephone, secure e-mail, or postal mail with goal of engaging enrollee.
- Assessed individual needs and developed plans to address needs/issues related to conditions and/or overall health.
- Carried out transitional care management program.
- Actively participated with community-based initiatives related to care management and transitions of care.
- Conducted patient education regarding condition and symptom management, red flag warning signs, the importance of adhering to medications and evidence-based guidelines, and referred to customer-sponsored or community supported programs.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Established self-management goal(s) with patients using self-management support concepts and motivational interviewing techniques.
- Applied the principles of the nursing process to care and condition management of individuals with chronic conditions and those needing transitional care coordination.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Identified opportunities for continuous improvement, develops related plans of action, and implements process and documentation improvements.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Managed approximately 20-25 outgoing calls and /or emails per day to and from referred and established patients
Registered Nurse (School Based Nursing Care)
Community Health Of South Florida
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Provided medical consultations to other school personnel to promote well-coordinated school health and safety efforts.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Oversaw health services for school students and faculty.
- Seeing 10-15 students each day
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Denver School of Nursing
Denver, CO12.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fortis College of Nursing
Cutler Bay, FL06.2021
Skills
- Comprehensive patient evaluations and analytical reasoning
- Chronic illness and wound management
- HIPAA regulations knowledge and patient medical documentation
- Enteral nutrition administration and Catheter insertion proficiency
- Surgical patient care and palliative care expertise
- Data telemetry monitoring
- Patient discharge coordination
- Blood transfusion, medication and IV administration
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Infection prevention and diabetes management
Certification
State of FL Registered Nurse
Advance Cardiovascular Life Support/Basic Life Support (ACLS/BLS)
Intravenous(IV) Therapy
IT Competencies
EPIC, Health Master, Intergy EHR Healthcare Software, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse
University of Miami Health System
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse , Population Health Care
Community Health Of South Florida (CHI)
01.2022 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse (School Based Nursing Care)
Community Health Of South Florida
01.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Denver School of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fortis College of Nursing
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