Carol Dooley
Richmond,Kentucky
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in behavioral health and operating room surgical skills. Committed to making a positive impact on individual well-being through high-quality healthcare services. Passionate about improving lives through a unique blend of clinical knowledge and compassionate care. Striving for excellence by prioritizing patient safety and comfort in all aspects of work. Continuously expanding skills and knowledge to deliver the best outcomes for those in need.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Pysch
The Ridge Behavioral Health Hospital
09.2024 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
RN Clinical Manager
Saint Joseph East Hospital
09.2007 - Current
- Service line manager for Robotics, Bariatric, Gynecology, General, Urology and Vascular surgical services. This includes day to day management of the surgery schedule for those services. Responsible for building and maintaining preference cards for all the surgeons in those service lines. Responsible for ensuring that all the staff that work in those service lines are competent. Responsible for all supplies for those service lines to ensure always having what is needed for the procedures. Serve as charge nurse for the OR when needed, which includes the responsibility of the surgery schedule and assigning staff for procedures.
Operating Room Circulator
Saint Joseph East
07.2005 - Current
- Experienced and educated with circulating surgical procedures in bariatric, general, gynecological, orthopedic, plastic, urology and ophthalmology services. Precept new hired RN’s to the circulator role in the OR, as well as the different services. Assist OR staff and surgeons in any form needed to increase the excellence of patient care and standards of the department.
Education
Associate Degree of Nursing -
Eastern Kentucky University
05.2005
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Quality improvement
- Geriatric care
- Health promotion
- Research utilization
- Nursing informatics
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessment
- Team coordination
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Awards
The Daisy Nurse Award - 2014, Kentucky Nursing Excellence Award - 2007, Saint Joseph Healthcare Love Award - Multiple
Timeline
RN Pysch
The Ridge Behavioral Health Hospital
09.2024 - Current
RN Clinical Manager
Saint Joseph East Hospital
09.2007 - Current
Operating Room Circulator
Saint Joseph East
07.2005 - Current
Associate Degree of Nursing -
Eastern Kentucky University
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