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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Carly Rich

Southside,AL

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care in addition to care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Gadsden Regional Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • 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.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • 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.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL
08.2022

Skills

  • Precepting
  • Medical Assessment
  • Chart Updating
  • Data Collection
  • Diabetes Management
  • Care Planning
  • Lab Result Interpretation
  • ADL Assistance
  • Emergency Response
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Wound Care
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Personal Care Needs
  • Licensed RN
  • Medication Administration
  • At-Risk Patient Care
  • Patient and Family Advocacy
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Taking Vitals
  • Physical Assessments
  • Professional Bedside Manner

Certification

CPR/BLS certification

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Gadsden Regional Medical Center
09.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Jacksonville State University

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