Carol Eversley
Chester,VA
Summary
Dynamic Critical Care Registered Nurse with 21 years of experience. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams. Dedicated to delivering best-in-class patient care and individualized plans for families and patients. Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Traveler ICU ER Float
Tobey Hospital, Wareham, MA
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Developed relationships with patients and families to understand medical history and care needs.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Developed discharge plans for patients and provided information about follow-up care to reduce risk of readmission.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks like codes . Family dissatisfaction. Pt complaints
RN Traveler ICU
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
- Led daily nursing rounds to assess patient progress and address any concerns.
- Utilized ventilators, monitors and infusion pumps following manufactures' guidelines.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in the critical care units.
RN Traveler ICU ER Float
Adventhealth Orlando
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Participated in [Type] departmental quality improvement initiatives to achieve higher standard of patient care.
- Led daily nursing rounds to assess patient progress and address any concerns.
- Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Utilized ventilators, monitors and infusion pumps following manufactures' guidelines.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
RN Traveler ICU
Kern Medical
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary personnel to create, implement and manage patient care plans suiting individual needs and preferences.
- Utilized EPIC EMR to document all patient interventions, such as evaluations, care plans and observations.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Updated patient charts to reflect changes to care plans, interventions and observations.
ICU Travel Nurse
Wellspan Gettysburg Hospital
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Performed nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
- Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient through assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
- Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
- Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Participated in monitoring, maintaining and improving nursing sensitive indicators, core measures and other identified outcome measures.
RN Traveler
ICU Travel, Adventhealth Orlando
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Reliable and punctual ICU RN, successfully handles fast-paced work.
- Proven willingness to take on any task to support team and help the unit succeed.
- Patient-focused, with solid background in critical care environments.
- Manage and prioritize care to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Exceptional clinical skills, knowledge, and judgment.
- Observant and highly trained , skilled at multitasking in high-pressure settings caring for critically ill patients.
- Monitor patients with care, checking vitals and responses quickly to provide immediate interventions for different and often difficult issues.
- Sedation management Procedure support Care prioritization Patient assessment Medication administration Task prioritization Time management, Supported patients during emergencies, quickly identifying and delivering life-saving treatments.
- Monitored patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and instituted appropriate interventions.
- Prevented and treated serious conditions such as sepsis and shock.
- Evaluated patients' vital signs and laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs.
- Helped physicians complete procedures such as endoscopies and bronchoscopies.
- Identified abnormal respiratory patterns and breathing sounds with regular pulmonary assessments.
- Prioritized care for critically-ill patients, balancing emerging needs against core requirements.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Updated patient charts to reflect changes to care plans, interventions and observations.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Reviewed physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
- Achieved best possible outcomes for nursing sensitive indicators, core measures, HCAPS, patient satisfaction and associate satisfaction.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
RN
ICU travel, UM Prince George hospital
11.2019 - 10.2020
- Prevented and treated serious conditions such as sepsis and shock.
- Assessed patients' pain levels and sedation requirements.
- Prioritized care for critically-ill patients, balancing emerging needs against core requirements.
- Identified abnormal respiratory patterns and breathing sounds with regular pulmonary assessments.
- Detected emerging issues such as fluid and electrolyte imbalances by monitoring fluid intake.
- Monitored patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and instituted appropriate interventions.
- Updated charts in cerner, documenting medical histories, assessment findings, and treatments.
- Controlled risks of deterioration with continuous monitoring and swift action on concerning changes in condition.
- Supported patients during emergencies, quickly identifying and delivering life-saving treatments.
- Helped physicians complete procedures such as endoscopies and bronchoscopies.
- E Evaluated patients' vital signs and laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs.
- Worked effectively with diverse team to accomplish daily objectives and meet long-term goals.
- Helped team handle high-volume work by prioritizing tasks.
RN ICU
ER travel, UMMC Baltimore
05.2014 - 09.2019
- Monitored and maintained function of medical equipment such as ventilators and medication pumps.
- Educated patients and family members on changing conditions and upcoming treatments.
- Documented patient information with epic charting system.
- Delivered exceptional care to patients at diverse facilities, maximizing support with diligent attention to individual needs.
- Offered expert, compassionate end-of-life care to geriatric and terminal patients.
- Assisted with smooth admissions and discharges, coordinating paperwork and seeing to patients' medical and personal needs.
- Intervened in crisis situations, employing nursing standards and protocols to handle different issues.
- Supported facility needs by working flexible schedule and contributing to multiple units.
RN
ICU Travel, St Marks hospital
10.2012 - 04.2014
- Identified abnormal respiratory patterns and breathing sounds with regular pulmonary assessments.
- Monitored patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and instituted appropriate interventions.
- Detected emerging issues such as fluid and electrolyte imbalances by monitoring fluid intake.
- Evaluated patients' vital signs and laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs.
- Prioritized care for critically-ill patients, balancing emerging needs against core requirements.
- Helped physicians complete procedures such as endoscopies and bronchoscopies.
- Supported patients during emergencies, quickly identifying and delivering life-saving treatments.
- Assessed patients' pain levels and sedation requirements.
- Controlled risks of deterioration with continuous monitoring and swift action on concerning changes in condition.
- Prevented and treated serious conditions such as sepsis and shock.
- Kept all areas clean, organized and in line with company professional standards.
- Worked effectively with diverse team to accomplish daily objectives and meet long-term goals.
RN ER/ICU agency, Prince George hospital center
06.2010 - 09.2012
- Resolved or reduced patient symptoms with intramuscular, intravenous and oral medicines.
- Stabilized patients during emergencies with first aid and life support care.
- Administered medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects to quickly intervene in serious issues.
- Enhanced patient outcomes through careful monitoring of conditions and comprehensive support.
- Supported procedures by handling instruments and monitoring patients.
- Contributed to team efficiency, optimal patient flow, and accuracy in treatments by maintaining accurate and detailed reports and records.
- Modified patients' treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and new physician orders.
- Controlled infection risks with careful care of wounds and thorough sanitizing techniques.
- Served customers by going above-and-beyond to offer exceptional support for all needs.
RN ICU
Roy Lester Schneider hospital
04.2009 - 05.2010
- Evaluated patients' vital signs and laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs.
- Detected emerging issues such as fluid and electrolyte imbalances by monitoring fluid intake.
- Identified abnormal respiratory patterns and breathing sounds with regular pulmonary assessments.
- Administered medications intravenously, by injection, orally, through gastric tubes, and by standard methods.
- Assessed patients' pain levels and sedation requirements.
- Prevented and treated serious conditions such as sepsis and shock.
- Helped physicians complete procedures such as endoscopies and bronchoscopies.
- Monitored patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and instituted appropriate interventions.
- Prioritized care for critically-ill patients, balancing emerging needs against core requirements.
- Supported patients during emergencies, quickly identifying and delivering life-saving treatments.
- Boosted efficiency by keeping work areas clean, tidy, and free of debris.
- Controlled risks of deterioration with continuous monitoring and swift action on concerning changes in condition.
RN ICU/ER staff
Inova Fairfax hospital
09.2006 - 03.2009
- Enhanced outcomes by educating individuals under care, personal caregiver, and family members about conditions and treatments.
- Advocated for patients' needs and reported on changing conditions and requirements to supervisors.
- Maintained patient care standards and met metrics with effective oversight of LPNs, CNAs, and student nurses.
- Supported unit efficiency by assisting with patient intakes, transport, and discharge functions.
- Stabilized patients in emergency situations by delivering life-saving care.
- Implemented care plans according to patient needs and priorities.
- Participated in life-saving measures, including defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Formulated daily goals and care plans for patients.
- Supported efficient discharge operations, coordinating paperwork to facilitate completion.
- Utilized research and evidence-based practices to support improvement in clinical care.
- Supported development of students, new staff, and colleagues.
- Made effective care decisions based on individual patient requirements, nursing process, and facility requirements.
RN Kidney, Medical university SC
06.2003 - 08.2006
- Went beyond basic care levels to serve patients' non-medical needs with compassionate support and devotion to overall health and wellness.
- Advocated for patients' needs and reported on changing conditions and requirements to supervisors.
- Enhanced outcomes by educating individuals under care, personal caregiver, and family members about conditions and treatments.
- Made effective care decisions based on individual patient requirements, nursing process, and facility requirements.
- Supported unit efficiency by assisting with patient intakes, transport, and discharge functions.
- Maintained patient care standards and met metrics with effective oversight of LPNs, CNAs, and student nurses.
- Stabilized patients in emergency situations by delivering life-saving care.
- Implemented care plans according to patient needs and priorities.
- Participated in life-saving measures, including defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
School of Nursing North - Nursing Council of TT
Port Of Spain Trinidad 04.1990
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Ventilator care
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Time management
- Work ethics
- Diagnostic tools experience
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Critical Care Nursing management
- Pharmacologic Intervention
- Interpreting EKGs
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Specimen Results Interpretation
- Client Satisfaction
- Compliance with Regulatory Guidelines
- Care Prioritization
Certification
TNCC
PALS
ACLS
BLS
CCRN in progress
Timeline
RN Traveler ICU ER Float
Tobey Hospital, Wareham, MA
07.2022 - 02.2023
RN Traveler ICU
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
12.2021 - 06.2022
RN Traveler ICU ER Float
Adventhealth Orlando
07.2021 - 11.2021
RN Traveler ICU
Kern Medical
03.2021 - 08.2021
ICU Travel Nurse
Wellspan Gettysburg Hospital
01.2021 - 03.2021
RN Traveler
ICU Travel, Adventhealth Orlando
10.2020 - 01.2021
RN
ICU travel, UM Prince George hospital
11.2019 - 10.2020
RN ICU
ER travel, UMMC Baltimore
05.2014 - 09.2019
RN
ICU Travel, St Marks hospital
10.2012 - 04.2014
RN ER/ICU agency, Prince George hospital center
06.2010 - 09.2012
RN ICU
Roy Lester Schneider hospital
04.2009 - 05.2010
RN ICU/ER staff
Inova Fairfax hospital
09.2006 - 03.2009
RN Kidney, Medical university SC
06.2003 - 08.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
School of Nursing North - Nursing Council of TT
TNCC
PALS
ACLS
BLS
CCRN in progress
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