CARLENE POLEON
Rocky Mount,NC
Summary
Hardworking nursing professional licensed in North Carolina and trained in monitoring and caring for patients with diverse needs. Familiar with updating charts, tracking vitals and preparing biological samples. Safety-oriented and knowledgeable about infection control and prevention protocols.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Ecu Health
01.2023 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse
Faststaff
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- 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.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse
Faststaff
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Patient assessment
- Wound care
- IV management
- Treatment planning
- Managed direct care of patients, conducted assessments and documented care activities
- Developed and implemented treatment plans for patients with various acute and chronic concerns
- Supported patient nutrition needs with assistive feeding and management of gastric tubes
- Managed patient flows for unit, handled admissions and processed discharge paperwork
- Recorded changes in patient conditions and laboratory test results.
- Administered oxygen and monitored respiratory performance and stability.
- Met post-surgical patient needs, monitored catheters and handled personal hygiene tasks
- Worked closely with physicians, surgeons and nursing staff as part of unit team.
- Alleviated patient fears of treatments using kind, empathetic communication.
- Stabilized patients experiencing emergency complications and decompensations.
- Monitored consistent use of aseptic techniques to protect against infection.
- Educated patients on preventive care and lifestyle choices to improve overall health.
- Educated patients and caregivers on proper at-home care and treatment regimens.
- Prepared patients for and assisted with examinations, treatments and surgical procedures
- Enhanced patient outcomes through careful monitoring of conditions and comprehensive support
- Contributed to team efficiency, optimal patient flow and accuracy in treatments by maintaining accurate and detailed reports and records
- Resolved or reduced patient symptoms with intramuscular, intravenous and oral medicines
- Controlled infection risks with careful care of wounds and thorough sanitizing techniques
- Maximized unit efficiency, keeping supplies and records well-organized for expected needs.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Snapnurse
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Covid crisis assignment.
- Responded to medical alarms and emergent needs to deliver focused, compassionate care
- Facilitated quality care and seamless shift changes with meticulous documentation and charting practices
- Coordinated patient care and nursing workflows to manage high volume caseloads with available resources
- Assessed and treated medical and post-surgical wounds using proper techniques to promote healing
- Educated families and caregivers on diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plans.
- Served diverse patient populations with in-depth knowledge of diverse injuries, surgical services and disease states and correct techniques to manage each concern
- Advocated for patient needs within healthcare team and collaborated to develop appropriate treatment options
- Assessed patient needs and risk factors after careful interpretation of patient health history
- Stabilized patients during emergencies with first aid and life support care.
Term Care Registered Nurse
Long, Carrollton of Nash
04.2019 - 11.2020
- Kept work and common areas neat and organized to maximize productivity, alleviate potential accidents and promote professional workspace
- Treated patients with mental health issues alongside multidisciplinary team.
- Observed positive skills and attributes from personnel to build, improve and expand skills set
- Stabilized patients during emergencies with first aid and life support care.
- Administered medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects to quickly intervene in serious issues.
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
Nash General Hospital
12.2017 - 12.2018
- Delivered exceptional customer service to bolster strong relationships and build positive experiences
- Collaborated positively with peers and other staff members to maintain friendly, supportive and cooperative work atmosphere
- Enhanced patient outcomes through careful monitoring of conditions and comprehensive support
- Modified patients' treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and new physician orders
- Administered medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects to quickly intervene in serious issues
- Prepared patients for and assisted with examinations, treatments and surgical procedures
- Controlled infection risks with careful care of wounds and thorough sanitizing techniques
- Delivered evidence-based, cost-effective care to every patient based on extensive experience in [Area of expertise] care.
Registered Nurse
Victoria Hospital, Castries
04.2011 - 10.2017
- Managed direct care of patients, conducted assessments and documented care activities
- Developed and implemented treatment plans for patients with various acute and chronic concerns
- Administered oral, IV and intramuscular medications as part of patient treatments.
- Trained and mentored student nurses, interns and new graduates in proper procedures and care techniques
- Worked closely with physicians, surgeons and nursing staff as part of unit team.
- Monitored consistent use of aseptic techniques to protect against infection.
- Collected patient data and biological samples for testing and procedures.
- Recorded changes in patient conditions and laboratory test results.
- Managed patient flows for unit, handled admissions and processed discharge paperwork
- Administered oxygen and monitored respiratory performance and stability.
- Controlled infection risks with careful care of wounds and thorough sanitizing techniques
- Maximized unit efficiency, keeping supplies and records well-organized for expected needs
- Resolved or reduced patient symptoms with intramuscular, intravenous and oral medicines.
Education
Associate Degree - undefined
Sir Arthur Lewis Community College
Castries, LuciaSkills
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Patient Care
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Patient Assessments
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Discharging
- Medical Screening
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Direct Patient Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Pain Management
- Family Education
- Removing Sutures
- Ear, Nose and Throat Care
- Patient Care Planning
- Oxygen Saturation Standards
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
- Feeding Pumps Understanding
- Medication Administration
- Patient Education
- Patient Counseling
- Intravenous Therapy
- Physical Assessment
- Wound Care
- Long-Term Care
- Oncology
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Care Plan Development
- Feeding Assistance
Timeline
RN
Ecu Health
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Faststaff
01.2023 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse
Faststaff
08.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
02.2022 - 05.2022
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Snapnurse
12.2020 - 03.2021
Term Care Registered Nurse
Long, Carrollton of Nash
04.2019 - 11.2020
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
Nash General Hospital
12.2017 - 12.2018
Registered Nurse
Victoria Hospital, Castries
04.2011 - 10.2017
Associate Degree - undefined
Sir Arthur Lewis Community College
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