Carla Walker
Saint Albans
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at CAMC General Hospital, excelling in critical patient assessments and medication administration. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient satisfaction through holistic care while effectively managing emergency situations. Skilled in direct patient care and crisis intervention, ensuring optimal outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
CAMC General Hospital
10.2017 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse
St Francis Hospital
10.2005 - 10.2017
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients. Worked in the intensive care unit.
Registered Nurse
CAMC General Hospital
06.2005 - 07.2006
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions. Worked in trauma intensive care unit.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Sunbridge Care and Rehab
06.1997 - 05.2005
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Putnam General Hospital
05.1995 - 06.1997
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Virginia University Parkersburg
Parkersburg, WV08-2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern West Virginia Community College
Mt. Gay, WV05-1994
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
University of Charleston
Charleston, WV05-1994
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
Certification
ACLS, PALS, BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
CAMC General Hospital
10.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
St Francis Hospital
10.2005 - 10.2017
Registered Nurse
CAMC General Hospital
06.2005 - 07.2006
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Sunbridge Care and Rehab
06.1997 - 05.2005
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Putnam General Hospital
05.1995 - 06.1997
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Virginia University Parkersburg
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern West Virginia Community College
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
University of Charleston
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