Carol King
Winston Salem
Summary
Dedicated RN Staff Nurse with expertise in patient safety, medication administration, and compassionate care delivery. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
Winston-Salem, NC
08.2025 - Current
- Administered patient medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions accurately.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and care procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care delivery.
- Implemented infection control measures, enhancing overall safety standards.
- Participated in staff training sessions, contributing to team skill development.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for efficient documentation and communication.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications.
RN Staff Nurse
Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care
Winston-Salem, NC
10.2020 - 07.2025
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL05-1985
Skills
- Home health care
- Pediatric nursing
- Patient safety
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Tracheostomy care
- Medication administration
- Family education
- Patient care
- Patient management
- Chronic disease management
- Infection control measures
- Respiratory support
- Care continuum coordination
- Nursing process
- HIPAA protocol adherence
- Vitals monitoring
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Monitoring vital signs
- Patient care assessment
- Documentation
- Strong clinical judgment
- Infection control
- Compassionate and caring
- Patient and family advocacy
- Home care
- Oxygen saturation standards
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
08.2025 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care
10.2020 - 07.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Petersburg College