Carol Forrest
Deltona,FL
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 19 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Adventist Health System
07.2005 - Current
- Recovered patients from a variety of cardiothoracic surgeries including: Heart and lung transplant, LVAD devices, ECMO, centrimag, and transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
- 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.
- As a skilled and seasoned nurse in CVICU, I have been a leader in the unit including relief charge and advanced preceptor.
Health Unit Coordinator
Adventist Health System
05.1994 - 06.2005
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Enhanced communication between medical staff by promptly answering phone calls, relaying messages, and responding to inquiries.
- Assembled and maintained patient medical records and other documents related to patient care.
- Assisted with processing patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
Home Health Aide
Maxim Healthcare
08.1990 - 04.1994
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Adventist University of Health Sciences
Orlando, FL05.2019
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Valencia College
Orlando, FL05.2005
High School Diploma -
Maynard Evans High School
Orlando, FL05.1990
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Recovery of patients from cardiothoracic surgeries
- Management of advanced monitoring including swan ganz catheters and flotac monitoring
- Nexstage CRRT
- Epicardial pacemaker
- Precepting
- Lab result interpretation
- Ability to manage multiple drips including inotropic and vasoactive drugs
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification/BLS
- Tracheostomy Care
- Wound Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Adventist Health System
07.2005 - Current
Health Unit Coordinator
Adventist Health System
05.1994 - 06.2005
Home Health Aide
Maxim Healthcare
08.1990 - 04.1994
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Adventist University of Health Sciences
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Valencia College
High School Diploma -
Maynard Evans High School
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