Carlyn Mahone
Summary
Solid medical knowledge with a comprehensive approach to caring for children and their families. Committed to improving the quality of children's lives through education and self-empowerment. Effective preceptor for less experienced staff. Thorough, organized and meticulous attention to detail. Highly analytical, assess changing conditions and implements appropriate interventions. Public Health nUrse dedicated to promoting community health through prevention and educational outreach. Effective mentor and natural leader focused on fostering positive and collaborative organizational culture. Dedicated to promoting health among at-risk populations through education, special services and preventive health care.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE III
Fulton County Board of Health
01.2016 - Current
- Assist in the Implementation of COVID-19 protocols pre and post pandemic
- Provides COVID-19 related services to the public by way of administering vaccines, testing, contact tracing and prevention
- Provides professional nursing care in accordance with State of Georgia Public Health Nurse protocols
- Performs physical assessments, ear, eye and dental screenings including basal metabolic index
- Assess immunization status and administer vaccines/immunizations
- Performs annual immunization audits for schools and daycares
- During high peak seasons, vaccinate approximately 40 students daily for preparation for school
- Performs client assessments, educates clients on health problems and provides referrals
- Trained to respond in natural disasters such as hurricanes and other emergency events
- Performed Perinatal Case Management Services to pregnant women and provided referrals for prenatal care, prenatal education, WIC services and linkages to other needed resources.
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE I
Fulton County Government
05.2014 - 01.2016
- Managed health nursing services to participants of Adult Day Care program
- Monitored and enforced disease control services within the facility
- Provided guidance and directions of Office of Aging staff, contract staff and volunteers/interns
- Generated documented service and maintain records for program participants
- Supervised and directed in all emergencies and crises within the facility.
MEDICAL SURGICAL UNIT REGISTERED NURSE/ OUTPATIENT SURGERY/ INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY/ GI LAB
01.1998 - 01.2015
- Managed patient care in respiratory, neurological orthopedic, obstetric and pediatric units
- Assesses preoperative surgical risk and identified factors
- Documented and recorded medical history
- Performed venipuncture, EKG, x-rays, and other procedures ordered by attending physicians
- Consulted with patient and family members to inform and explain procedures
- Preform pre-admissions testing for outpatient surgical/ambulatory center, prepared clients for surgery preoperatively and recovered patients after surgery
- Prepared patients for procedure, monitored patients during diagnostic procedures, administered medicines including IV sedation, and provided post procedure monitoring.
NEONATIVE INTENSIVE CARE NURSE
Atlanta Medical Center
01.2005 - 01.2014
- Coordinated nursing care for at-risk infants in NICU, stabilized babies after Labor & Delivery transfer to NICU
- Assessed and documented status changes and monitored vital signs
- Recorded and facilitated family bonding interactions
- Educated parents and served as advocate/liaison between physician and other staff
- Addressed parent concerns and strictly adhered to infant security procedures.
REGISTERED NURSE PEDIATRIC UNIT
Atlanta Medical Center North and South Campus
01.1997 - 01.2005
- Check in child patients, evaluate their symptoms and check their vital signs
- Complete diagnostic tests
- Administer medications or minor procedures
- Created a treatment plan or coordinate follow-up medical care
- Educated patients by advocating and promoting preventive health and self-care practices
- Collaborated with social services, case managers, physicians and pharmacists to ensure the highest standard of health care delivery.
REGISTERED NURSE
Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital
01.1994 - 01.1997
- Supervised Registered Nurses and CNAs
- Team leader for orthopedic module
- Served as Nurse Representative on Interdisciplinary Team
- Conducted assessments during patient admission and discharge process
- Recorded patients' vital signs and accurately recorded histories and symptoms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL04.1994
Skills
- Public Health
- Immunization Administration
- Disease Prevention
- Patient Assessments
- Health Promotion
- School health
- Emergency Preparedness
- Sexual Health Education
- Adolescent health
- Child and adolescent health
- Public Education
- Child health
Affiliations
- National Nurses Association
- Florida A&M Student Nurses Association
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
- National Association of Professional Pharmaceutical Representatives
Career Mission
Skilled nursing professional, highly dedicated and committed advocate with extraordinary passion for delivering superior care addressing specific medical needs of adults/children.
Accomplishments
Fulton County Government Focus Award Recipient for Nursing Excellence 2015
Timeline
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE III
Fulton County Board of Health
01.2016 - Current
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE I
Fulton County Government
05.2014 - 01.2016
NEONATIVE INTENSIVE CARE NURSE
Atlanta Medical Center
01.2005 - 01.2014
MEDICAL SURGICAL UNIT REGISTERED NURSE/ OUTPATIENT SURGERY/ INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY/ GI LAB
01.1998 - 01.2015
REGISTERED NURSE PEDIATRIC UNIT
Atlanta Medical Center North and South Campus
01.1997 - 01.2005
REGISTERED NURSE
Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital
01.1994 - 01.1997
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
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