Carly Bastien
Stafford,VA
Summary
Dedicated Emergency department nurse with 5 years of emergency nursing experience providing exceptional care in high-acuity, fast-paced departments, including Level I and Level II Trauma Centers. Experienced in trauma resuscitation, rapid patient assessment, and emergency stabilization across diverse patient populations. Proven leadership as a Charge Nurse, coordinating patient flow, supporting interdisciplinary teams, and maintaining safe, efficient department operations. Adaptable, collaborative, and committed to delivering evidence-based, compassionate care while thriving in dynamic clinical environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
UNM Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
05.2026 - Current
- Level one Trauma Center
- Travel position
- Cerner
- 65 bed ER
- ICU level patients including intubation/sedation, titrating vasopressors, central lines/Arterial lines.
Emergency Department Nurse
Mary Washington Hospital
Fredericksburg, VA
06.2022 - 05.2026
- Charge nurse experience/Preceptor
- Trauma level II
- STEMI and Primary Stroke center
- EPIC
- General Emergency Department-Combined Adult/Pedi
- ICU level patients including intubation/sedation, titrating vasopressors, central lines/Arterial lines.
- 50 beds
- Pediatric experience
Cardiac Progressive Care/Step-down Nurse
Mary Washington Hospital
Fredericksburg, VA
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to cardiac and medically complex patients in progressive step-down unit, ensuring optimal recovery and stability.
- Supervised nursing staff and coordinated patient care as a charge nurse.
- Managed care for patients with CHF, post-MI, post-cardiac catheterization, post-CABG, A-fib, and chest tube management, facilitating timely interventions and recovery.
- Telemonitoring and interpretation of EKGs.
Education
BSN - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA12-2024
ADN - Associate Degree in Nursing
Germanna Community College
Locust Grove, VA05-2021
Skills
- Ultrasound IV insertion
- Charge Nurse
- Trauma level 1 and 2 centers
- EPIC
- Patient safety protocols
- Cerner
- Rapid Patient Assessment and triage (ESI)
- Stroke and STEMI protocols
- SEPSIS recognition and early intervention
Certification
- CEN (test date scheduled)
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- NIHSS
- TNCC
- ENPC
- VA, Compact license 0001305512
- CA license number 95468439
CHARTING SYSTEMS
- EPIC
- Cerner
AWARDS
- Daisy Award Winner - December 2023,
- Daisy Award Nominee - January 2025,
- MWHC Heart for Hearts, Cardiac ED Team Award - Fastest door to cath lab balloon time - 2023
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
UNM Hospital
05.2026 - Current
Emergency Department Nurse
Mary Washington Hospital
06.2022 - 05.2026
Cardiac Progressive Care/Step-down Nurse
Mary Washington Hospital
09.2021 - 06.2022
ADN - Associate Degree in Nursing
Germanna Community College
BSN - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Mary Washington