Carly Bollinger
Redding,CA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Oak River Rehab, skilled in medication administration and patient assessments. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through holistic care and strong clinical judgment. Actively contributed to infection control measures and mentored new staff, fostering a collaborative and high-quality care environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Oak River Rehab
Anderson, CA
01.2019 - Current
- Supported medication administration following established protocols.
- Educated patients on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care delivery.
- Maintained accurate electronic health records and documentation procedures.
- Participated in infection control measures to ensure a safe environment.
- Engaged in professional development activities to expand clinical knowledge base.
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse
DCI
Redding, CA
05.2015 - 01.2019
- Maintained accurate electronic health records and documentation procedures.
- Participated in infection control measures to ensure a safe environment.
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
Nursing
Shasta College
Redding, CA12.2014
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Professional bedside manner
- Licensed RN
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Oak River Rehab
01.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
DCI
05.2015 - 01.2019
Nursing
Shasta College