Carmen Boudreaux
Kempner
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with a strong background in leadership and staff training. Known for developing protocols that enhance patient safety and fostering effective communication among healthcare teams to drive quality patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse 111
UTMB
Gatesville
04.2017 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in diverse clinical settings at UTMB.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Assisted in the training of new nursing staff and interns regularly.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health systems.
- Conducted health assessments to identify patient needs and concerns.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control standards.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Adhered to ethical standards of practice while providing compassionate care.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients, physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when making decisions about patient care needs.
- Responded quickly and effectively during medical emergencies and provided life saving measures as necessary.
Head Nurse Department of Medicine
CRDAMC
Fort Hood
03.1996 - 01.2015
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care delivery.
- Developed and implemented nursing protocols to enhance patient safety measures.
- Mentored new nurses on best practices and hospital policies.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to create comprehensive patient care plans.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies to support nursing operations effectively.
- Conducted staff training sessions on advanced clinical techniques and technologies.
- Resolved patient concerns by facilitating communication between families and healthcare providers.
- Administered injections, medications and wound care according to needs.
- Served as a mentor for new nurses by providing training sessions on topics such as infection control measures or proper medication administration techniques.
- Ensured quality assurance standards were met by monitoring staffing levels, evaluating performance of nursing staff and providing feedback as needed.
- Maintained comprehensive patient care plans and monitored staffs' implementation of physician's orders.
- Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
- Monitored implementation of care plans for entire unit.
- Resolved conflicts between nursing staff members and provided coaching and counseling when appropriate.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, patients and families regarding treatments plans or medical information.
- Attended professional development seminars and workshops related to new technology or best practices in healthcare.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, preparing reports for administration review.
- Assisted with recruitment efforts by interviewing prospective candidates for open positions.
- Provided guidance and support to the nursing staff, ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Assigned tasks and monitored progress of daily operations within the nursing unit.
- Reviewed laboratory test results to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment plans were being followed according to established protocols.
- Managed the budget of the department including approving expenditures, conducting cost analysis projects.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Performed personnel interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions and dismissals.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Diploma
Medical Science University of Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico06-1975
Skills
- EPIC charting
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Infection control measures
- Electronic health records
- Care plan development
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Registered Nurse
Accomplishments
- Employee of the year for the Fort Hood Area
Timeline
Clinical Nurse 111
UTMB
04.2017 - Current
Head Nurse Department of Medicine
CRDAMC
03.1996 - 01.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing Diploma
Medical Science University of Puerto Rico