Carol Gillison
Little Rock,AR
Summary
Dedicated candidate pursuing Nursing role in dynamic Healthcare environment
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Foxridge Assisted Living
Little Rock, AR
2025 - Current
- Conducted management team meetings to address resident status, census fluctuations, and complaints.
- Approved recruitment and orientation of new nursing personnel to maintain staffing levels.
- Maintained regulatory compliance by staying informed on industry standards and revising policies.
- Evaluated nursing staff performance, offering constructive feedback to improve care quality.
- Implemented interdisciplinary rounding practices to enhance communication in patient care.
- Streamlined nursing operations through efficient scheduling and resource allocation.
- Identified departmental issues and recommended corrective actions for improvement.
- Fostered a supportive environment that increased patient satisfaction scores significantly.
Treatment Nurse
The Springs of Pinnacle Mountain
Little Rock, AR
2024 - 2025
- Enhanced effectiveness of Treatment Nurse role through participation in quality improvement projects.
- Educated patients and families on effective wound care management techniques for improved healing.
- Trained new nursing staff on established best practices for wound care protocols.
- Streamlined documentation processes, enhancing collaboration within the healthcare team.
- Maintained strict hygiene standards to support infection control during wound care tasks.
- Followed evidence-based guidelines, contributing to better clinical outcomes for various wound types.
- Regularly assessed patients' wounds to monitor healing progress and modify treatments as needed.
Home Health Nurse
Elite Home Health
Conway
2022 - 2024
- Managed coordination of care, ensuring collaboration between Physician, field staff, and nursing.
- Conducted thorough physical assessments to evaluate patient conditions.
- Delivered education on disease processes to empower patients in their care journey.
- Oversaw medication administration and pain management protocols for patients.
- Performed skilled nursing tasks such as wound care, IV therapy, and lab collections.
- Maintained detailed patient records while tracking eligibility status.
- Received orders from Physician to deliver targeted interventions.
Nurse Care Coordinator
CHI St. Vincent’s Diabetes and Endocrinology
Little Rock
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Ensured effective patient care coordination through diligent communication and follow-up.
- Reviewed medications meticulously, ensuring alignment with treatment protocols.
- Executed physician orders to optimize patient health outcomes.
- Managed prescription processes, including assistance for medical supplies.
- Performed medication reconciliation to maintain safety standards.
- Administered injections in accordance with established guidelines.
- Analyzed patient charts to monitor health progress and recommend adjustments.
- Collaborated with team members to guarantee timely intervention.
MDS Coordinator/Admissions
HLC
Conway, AR
2020 - 2021
- Coordinated and implemented Covid-19 testing procedures, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Prepared facility and ADH reports detailing Covid-19 testing outcomes.
- Assessed residents for care planning during admission and on a quarterly basis.
- Conducted MDS assessments for long-term care residents to evaluate needs.
- Facilitated daily support team meetings and weekly interdisciplinary discussions to update care plans.
Brookdale Chenal Heights
Little Rock, Arkansas
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Medication administration, monitoring, pain management
- Supervision of supportive staff
- Reporting to and receiving orders from physicians
- Coordinating plan of care with HWC and HWD
- Communicating with caregivers and family
- Maintaining resident records and documentation
- Monitoring health status and reporting change
Memory Nurse
Foxridge Assisted Living- Chenal
Little Rock, Arkansas
07.2017 - 02.2019
- Monitored patient health status, administered medications, and managed pain effectively.
- Supervised team of CNAs to uphold quality care practices.
- Collaborated with DON and ADON to coordinate individualized care plans.
- Communicated critical information to caregivers and family members regarding resident conditions.
- Ensured accurate maintenance of resident records and documentation for ongoing assessments.
- Reported changes in health status to physicians for necessary medical orders.
Intrepid Home Health
Little Rock
02.2015 - 02.2019
- Field staff, nursing
- Coordination of care and scheduling
- Medication monitoring and pain management
- Skilled nursing including wound care, IV therapy, lab collection, disease process monitoring and teaching, physical assessing, ostomy care.
- Reporting to and receiving orders from the physician.
- Maintaining patient records and monitoring eligibility.
Charge Nurse
Dermott City Nursing Home
Dermott, Arkansas
09.2010 - 02.2015
- Management of staff, procedures, care plans, and documentation.
- Medication administration and inventory.
- Physical assessments of residents
- Specialized care including, but not limited to: wound care, ostomy care, enteral feeding and maintenance, IV therapy, respiratory care.
- Follow up care with physician.
Chicot Memorial Hospital
Lake Village, Arkansas
08.2008 - 08.2010
- Patient assessments
- Vital signs
- Total patient care
- Administration of medication
- Documentation of care
- Review of symptoms in relation to care given
- Carrying out care plans
Skin Institute
Greenville, Mississippi
09.2009 - 07.2010
- Patient check in.
- Assessment of patient complaint/concerns and documentation of such. Venipuncture and operation of CBC
- Collecting urine samples and performance of UA and Pregnancy tests.
- Assisting physician in routine patient exams as well as in-office minor surgical procedures.
- Collecting and documenting biopsies.
- Pre-Op and Post-Op procedures in Surgical Center.
- Assisting in surgical procedures in Surgical Center.
- Computerized documentation in patient charts.
- Trained in the use of lasers, xray, NB UVB treatment of patients.
- Cleaning of surgical instruments and use of the autoclave.
- Knowledgeable in patient care in regards to procedures performed and able to give detailed discharge instructions.
- Phone duties including patients, pharmacies, and insurance companies.
Education
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
University of Arkansas, Monticello- College of Technology, McGehee
McGehee01.2008
nursing major
Mississippi Delta Community College
01.2006
Skills
- Administrator Certification
- CPR/ACLS
- IV therapy
- Motivation and initiative
- Time management and organization
- Prioritization skills
- Empathy and consideration
- Team collaboration
- Policy and procedure adherence
- Positive attitude
Timeline
Nurse Care Coordinator
CHI St. Vincent’s Diabetes and Endocrinology
07.2021 - 07.2022
Brookdale Chenal Heights
07.2019 - 07.2020
Memory Nurse
Foxridge Assisted Living- Chenal
07.2017 - 02.2019
Intrepid Home Health
02.2015 - 02.2019
Charge Nurse
Dermott City Nursing Home
09.2010 - 02.2015
Skin Institute
09.2009 - 07.2010
Chicot Memorial Hospital
08.2008 - 08.2010
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
University of Arkansas, Monticello- College of Technology, McGehee
nursing major
Mississippi Delta Community College
Director of Nursing
Foxridge Assisted Living
2025 - Current
Treatment Nurse
The Springs of Pinnacle Mountain
2024 - 2025
Home Health Nurse
Elite Home Health
2022 - 2024
MDS Coordinator/Admissions
HLC
2020 - 2021