Carlotta Peake
El Mirage,AZ
Summary
Patient-oriented Infusion Nurse with experience handling stressful situations, a calm presence devoted to helping patients with educational and emotional support. Coordinates and performs infusion nursing care for patients in clinical setting and works cooperatively with patient, family and multidisciplinary team to establish priorities and goals of patient care. Monitors patient and processes to identify areas for performance improvement to enhance quality of care delivery and improve patient outcomes. Service-driven Infusion Nurse promoting over 15 years of expertise in helping patients successfully complete treatment. Knowledgeable in infusion medication administration and drug side effects.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Infusion Registered Nurse
Beauregard Health System
DeRidder, LA
09.2017 - 12.2021
- Administered IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer or heart and kidney problems.
- Educated patient, family or caretaker about post discharge care procedures to facilitate care continuum.
- Counseled patients and caregivers and provided compassionate emotional support.
- Educated patients on proper nutrition and medication side effects.
- Remained current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs and oriented and educated new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.
- Prepared chemotherapy doses and iron infusions for patient treatments as per physicians' orders.
- Leveraged knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control and safety precaution to initiate appropriate intervention in crisis situations.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Preop RN/Postop RN
Beauregard Health System
DeRidder, LA
09.2017 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- 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.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures in a day surgery setting.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit providing direct care as needed.
- Delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses and an aid in a day surgery setting as needed.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA05.2007
Skills
- Treatment Preparation
- Medication Administration
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Care Assessment
- Clear Patient Communication
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Direct Patient Care
- Moderate Sedation Administration
- Procedure Assistance
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Attention to Detail
- Accurate Documentation
Certification
CPI certified
CPR certified
BLS certified
ACLS certified
Pals certified
Timeline
Infusion Registered Nurse
Beauregard Health System
09.2017 - 12.2021
Preop RN/Postop RN
Beauregard Health System
09.2017 - 12.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University of Louisiana