Carol Chevalier
Saint Albans,Vermont
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with strong skills in medication administration and patient education. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective care plans and infection control measures.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Genesis Saint Albans Health and Rehab
Saint Albans, VT
01.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and patient care standards.
- Monitored patient vital signs, evaluating changes and reporting significant findings to healthcare team.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, promoting adherence to treatment plans for improved health literacy.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to a safer environment for patients and staff within the facility.
- Trained new nursing staff on best practices and operational procedures, fostering a collaborative team atmosphere.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, identifying areas for enhancement in patient care delivery and nursing practices.
Registered Nurse
Bayada Hospice
Colchester, VT
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Streamlined documentation processes using electronic health record systems, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in patient records management.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse
Notch Fairfax
Fairfax, VT
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
Bayada Hospice
Colchester, VT
04.2018 - 12.2020
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Registered Nurse
University of Vermont Medical Center
Burlington, VT
01.2001 - 08.2018
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and established protocols.
- Monitored patients' vital signs, documenting changes and reporting concerns to healthcare team promptly.
- Educated patients and families on health management, discharge instructions, and post-operative care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for residents.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing their clinical skills through hands-on training and guidance.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Education
Associate of Science -
Vermont State Univiersity
Randolph, VT05-2001
High School Diploma -
Missisquoi
Swanton, VT06-1993
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Vermont Technical Collage
Randolph, VT06-1998
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Genesis Saint Albans Health and Rehab
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Bayada Hospice
08.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse
Notch Fairfax
01.2020 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse
Bayada Hospice
04.2018 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse
University of Vermont Medical Center
01.2001 - 08.2018
Associate of Science -
Vermont State Univiersity
High School Diploma -
Missisquoi
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Vermont Technical Collage