Carol-Ann Luttrell
Tucson,United States
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in 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
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse
Santa Cruz Valley Regional Hospital
Green. Valley, AZ
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Registered Nurse
Banner Health Systems
Tucson, AZ
08.2014 - 11.2018
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ 01.1985 - 10.1988
Skills
Medication distribution
Patient discharge
Personal care needs
IV setup
Removing sutures
Foley catheters
Precepting
Vaccine administration
Patient Assessments
Oxygen saturation standards
Acute care expertise
At-risk patient care
Physical assessments
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Tracheostomy Care
Procedure preparations
Insulin medication assistance
Chronic disease management
Direct Patient Care
Medication Administration
Neurology awareness
Chest pain management
Strong clinical judgment
Patient evaluation
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Santa Cruz Valley Regional Hospital
04.2021 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse
Banner Health Systems
08.2014 - 11.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pima Community College
01.1985 - 10.1988