Carmen C Hardage
Pearl,MS
Summary
Licensed Registered Nurse with 3+ years of hospital experience, seeking to ensure high quality care through proven skills on a day-to-day basis.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
Traditions Health Care
Ridgeland, Mississippi
07.2023 - Current
- Provided emotional support to families during difficult times through active listening skills.
- Responded promptly to emergent situations involving hospice patients and provided crisis intervention when needed.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Collaborated closely with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Attended weekly case conferences to review current cases and develop treatment plans for new admissions.
- Conducted regular visits with assigned patients in their home setting or at long-term care facilities to assess health status changes.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Provided nursing care to hospice patients in accordance with the individualized plan of care.
- Guided patients' loved ones and caregivers in pain management, wound care and medication dosing.
- Coordinated communication between healthcare providers, family members and other support personnel.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, medications, discharge plans and other pertinent information.
REGISTERED NURSE
MS Baptist Medical Center
Jackson, Mississippi
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Provided direct quality care to patients that required highly intensive care, daily monitoring, and evaluation of up to 7+ patients per day
- Performed Accurate reporting and recording of Lab values with follow-up medical treatment
- Exceptional clinical expertise, performing physical examinations/vital sign readings, reviewing patient questionnaires, discharging, and alerting physicians of patient concerns
Education
ASSOCIATES - NURSING
HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
05.2021
Bachelor of Applied Arts And Science - Dietetics
UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI
05.2018
Skills
- Patient-centered Care
- End of life Care
- Wound Care
- Patient Management
- Team Leadership
- BLS
- Clinical Documentation
- Vitals
- Preventative Care
- Patient & Family Communication
Professional References
- Sonya Whatley, NP, Whatley Family Medical Clinic, 601-278-7067
- Paula Russum, MSN RN, Hinds Community College/Instructor, 601-936-1820
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
Traditions Health Care
07.2023 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE
MS Baptist Medical Center
06.2021 - 07.2023
ASSOCIATES - NURSING
HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Bachelor of Applied Arts And Science - Dietetics
UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI