Carmen Sykora
RN, CDCES
Elberta,AL
Summary
Knowledgeable Registered nurse, CDCES with a strong foundation in diabetes education and patient care. Proven ability to educate patients on managing their diabetes effectively, leading to improved health outcomes. Demonstrated expertise in developing personalized diabetes management plans and providing ongoing support and counseling.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
Centene
03.2025 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient education needs and barriers to effective self-management.
- Developed and implemented individualized diabetes management plans for diverse patient populations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided ongoing support and resources to empower patients in achieving their health goals.
- Assisted patients in setting realistic goals for healthy lifestyle changes, resulting in better blood glucose control.
Clinical Services Manager
Insulet
01.2024 - 09.2024
- CDCES as the main point of contact for pump sales and training in Mobile, AL to Hattiesburg, MS.
- Supported new/existing certified pump trainers in the field.
- Increased pump new starts in my territory solo for many months.
- Trained new pump starts/upgrades in my territory.
- Educated providers on new/existing features of current/past medical device products.
Certified Diabetes Educator (RN)
Thomas Hospital
09.2021 - 01.2024
- Certified Diabetes Educator who educated inpatient/outpatient patients on their chronic conditions and provided recommendations to the providers.
- Managed patient’s chronic care conditions and taught monthly classes based on the DSMES curriculum guidelines.
- Completed new pump starts, placed CGMs, and educated patient’s regarding daily/weekly injections (e.g. Humalog, Mounjaro, et cetera).
- Managed the ADA curriculum for ADA recognition.
RN
South Baldwin Regional Medical Center
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Specialty nurse who performed pre-op, procedures, and recovered patients in the GI lab.
- Assessed patients and used critical decision-making during pre-op, GI procedures, and recovery.
- Educated patients on the diagnosis and findings from the GI procedure.
Telephone Triage RN
Sacred Heart Medical Group
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Specialty nurse who performed OB-GYN triage and assisted the MD with procedures
- Reviewed pertinent lab work and provided lab results over the phone with MD orders.
RN PRN
USA University Hospital
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Specialty nurse who performed pre-op, procedures, and recovered patients in the GI lab.
- Assessed patients and used critical decision-making during pre-op, GI procedures, and recovery.
- Educated patients on the diagnosis and findings from the GI procedure.
RN
USA University Hospital
02.2016 - 08.2018
- RN who assessed and discharged patients from the Bariatric surgery unit.
- Floated to Med-Surg floor, burn floor, and trauma floor at least once or twice a month.
- Assessed and discharged patients and coordinator of care
- Chosen as a preceptor and charge nurse as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
The University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL12.2012
Skills
- Medication management
- Care coordination
- Chronic disease management
- Discharge planning
- Compassionate and caring
- Strong clinical judgment
- Microsoft office (Teams, One Note, Powerpoint, Excel, Word) Cerner, Epic, and Athena
- Treatment recommendations
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Accurate documentation
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) Alabama State Board of Nursing, compact/multistate, 1-153600, expires 12/2025
- Registered Nurse (RN) Michigan State Board of Nursing, single state, 4704422330, expires 11/2026
- Registered Nurse (RN) Minnesota State Board of Nursing, single state, 2531468, expires 03/2027
- Registered Nurse (RN) New York State Board of Nursing, single state, 9706666, expires 11/2027
- Registered Nurse (RN) Oregon State Board of Nursing, single state, 10035544, expires 03/2027
- Registered Nurse (RN) Connecticut Board of Nursing, single state, 226919, expires 03/2026
- Registered Nurse (RN) Illinois Board of Nursing, single state, 041584368, expires 05/31/2026
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), expires 12/2028
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Centene
03.2025 - Current
Clinical Services Manager
Insulet
01.2024 - 09.2024
Certified Diabetes Educator (RN)
Thomas Hospital
09.2021 - 01.2024
RN
South Baldwin Regional Medical Center
08.2020 - 09.2021
Telephone Triage RN
Sacred Heart Medical Group
02.2020 - 08.2020
RN PRN
USA University Hospital
05.2019 - 02.2020
RN
USA University Hospital
02.2016 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
The University of South Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of South Alabama