Carol Harms
Fallbrook,CA
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Instructor
West Coast University
11.2023 - Current
- Served as a Clinical Nurse Instructor, providing hands-on instruction, mentorship, and evaluation to nursing students in various clinical settings. Facilitated the development of critical thinking, clinical judgment, and patient care skills through direct supervision, real-time feedback, and individualized guidance. Assessed student performance through grading, documentation, and constructive evaluations while promoting professional behavior and adherence to evidence-based practice. Collaborated with faculty and clinical staff to ensure a safe, supportive, and educational environment aligned with program objectives.
Travel RN
AYA Health Care
01.2019 - Current
- Completed multiple 13-week travel assignments in ICUs and PACUs across the United States, providing high-quality care in diverse clinical settings. Managed critically ill and COVID-positive patients, performed continuous patient assessments, and collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams in Level I trauma centers and comprehensive stroke centers. Assignments included UCI Medical Center, University of New Mexico Medical Center, University of Washington Medical Center, Denver Health, Redlands Community Hospital, and Eisenhower Medical Center.
RN, Clinical Nurse B
Loma Linda University Medical Center SICU
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Manages the care of acutely critically ill medical and/or surgical/trauma patients including ventilator/pulmonary management, hemodynamic monitoring, vasoactive IV therapy, invasive lines, and/or other evolving techniques as they are developed.
RN, Clinical Nurse B, preceptor
Loma Linda Medical Center, East Campus
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Assessed condition on each assigned patient on admission and on an ongoing basis to include including the patient’s physical condition, psychological, nutritional, functional, and social status, spiritual and cultural needs, pain assessment/management, and discharge planning needs. Trained new RNs to become independent and increase time management skills.
RN Supervisor
Braswells Hampton Manor
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Assessed condition on each assigned patient on admission and on an ongoing basis to include including the patient’s physical condition, psychological, nutritional, functional, and social status, spiritual and cultural needs, pain assessment/management, and discharge planning needs. Trained new RNs to become independent and increase time management skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cal State University San Marcos
10.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of the Desert
12.2012
SUMMARY
Experienced and adaptable RN with over a decade of critical care expertise, including Level I trauma, travel nursing, and clinical instruction. Skilled in managing high-acuity patients, responding to rapidly changing conditions, and collaborating across interdisciplinary teams. Proven ability to quickly integrate into new environments, mentor nursing students, and maintain high standards of patient safety and evidence-based care. Known for strong clinical judgment, flexibility, and a calm, focused approach in high-pressure situations
Certification
- Registered Nurse-California, Board of Registered Nursing
License number 845042
License Type: RN
License Status: Active
Expiration Date: May 2027
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certified
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Expiration May 2027
- American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS), Expiration May 2027
- American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Expiration May 2027
- Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR)
Affiliations
American Association of Critical Care Nurses
ACTIVITIES
- PROFESSIONAL GOVERNANCE co-chair of the Quality of Care Committee sub division Loma Linda University Medical Center.
- A collaborative governance structure that gives professionals a voice regarding issues that affect their practice. The goal of this council is to make a positive impact on quality of care and patient/staff satisfaction using evidence-based practice, principles and resources.
- PROFESSIONAL GOVERNANCE Sickle Cell Committee/Program, Loma Linda University Medical Center East Campus Hospital
- Created to better serve patients who suffer from Sickle Cell Disease and develop support for the staff in relation to any perceived miscommunication between patient and caregiver and patient questions regarding available resources on East Campus Hospital.
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Instructor
West Coast University
11.2023 - Current
Travel RN
AYA Health Care
01.2019 - Current
RN, Clinical Nurse B
Loma Linda University Medical Center SICU
01.2016 - 01.2019
RN, Clinical Nurse B, preceptor
Loma Linda Medical Center, East Campus
01.2014 - 01.2016
RN Supervisor
Braswells Hampton Manor
01.2013 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cal State University San Marcos
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of the Desert