Carol Lucas
Wichita Falls,TX
Summary
Am a capable, self-driven and easily-adaptable-person that focuses on individualized patient care needs. I’am focused and detail-oriented with a proven history of positive client feedback and outcomes. Eager to fulfill a role within a dynamic team driven by quality and integrity. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
United Regional Health Care
Wichita Falls, TX
01.2024 - Current
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Patient Care Technician/Clinical Assistant
United Regional Health Care
Wichita Falls, TX
10.2022 - Current
- Providing personal care to include oral hygiene, hair and skin care; bathing, bed making dressing/undressing patients; assisting with elimination; assisting with activity including turning, positioning, standing, pivoting, sitting, ambulating, and transporting patients; assisting with activities of daily living
- Assisting with completion and collection of patient menus, passes and collects food trays as indicated
- Feed patients as necessary and records meal intake in record
- Assisting nurses with admissions, transfers, discharge processes, and recording vital signs (temperatures, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rates from oxygen and suction equipment)
- Measuring and recording food and liquid intake
- Collecting fluid specimens (blood, urine) using proper techniques
- Performing EKGs, bladder scans, IV catheterizations, insertion and removal of urine catheters as directed by the Nurse
- Monitoring patient conditions and reporting any change in status to the appropriate medical personnel.
Physical Therapy Tech
United Regional Health Care
Wichita Falls, TX
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Followed prescribed procedures and policies in preparation of treatment rooms for patient appointment
- Transported patients from front waiting area to therapy rooms and back to lobby following treatment
- Demonstrated proper use of all equipment and tools for patients prior to their use
- Supervised patient activity within the treatment space for safety and compliance with equipment use guidelines
- Assessed patient mobility and tracked movements for measurements
- Sterilized, transported and prepped equipment for therapist use in patient treatment
- Maintained adequate inventory of physical therapy supplies and requisitioned materials as needed
- Completed preventive maintenance on therapeutic equipment, provided troubleshooting during malfunctions and contacted repair personnel for major repairs.
Elderly Caregiver
No Place Like Home
Wichita Falls, TX
06.2016 - 12.2018
- Administered medication as directed by physician
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care
- Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed
- Maintained a clean, safe and well-organized patient environment
- Monitored progress and documented any status changes accordingly
- Developed rapport with patients to create a safe and trusting environment for care
- Transported individuals to medical appointments and other errands.
Elderly Caregiver
Visiting Angels
Wichita Falls, TX
05.2016 - 12.2018
- Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being
- Maintained a clean, safe and well-organized patient environment
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed
- Developed rapport with patients to create a safe and trusting environment for care
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care
- Administered medication as directed by physician
- Monitored progress and documented any status changes accordingly
- Transported individuals to medical appointments and other errands.
Elderly Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care
Wichita Falls, TX
03.2015 - 06.2018
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed
- Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being
- Monitored progress and documented any status changes accordingly
- Transported individuals to medical appointments and other errands
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care
- Maintained a clean, safe and well-organized patient environment
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
Education
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX12.2023
Bachelor of Science in Biology -
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX01.2018
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient Personal Hygiene & Emotional Support
- Phlebotomy
- Electrocardiogram (ECG / EKG)
- Monitoring & Recording Vital Signs
- Administration of Basic Nursing Procedures
- Articulate and well-spoken
- Care plan assessment
- Highly organized and flexible
- First aid and safety
- Time management
- Progress documentation
- Commitment to quality and service
- Good communication skills
- Patient Management
- Diabetes management
- Patient and family advocacy
- Direct Patient Care
- Long-Term Care
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- IV setup
- Postpartum Care
- Hospice Care
- Performing EKGs
Timeline
Registered Nurse
United Regional Health Care
01.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician/Clinical Assistant
United Regional Health Care
10.2022 - Current
Physical Therapy Tech
United Regional Health Care
03.2022 - 10.2022
Elderly Caregiver
No Place Like Home
06.2016 - 12.2018
Elderly Caregiver
Visiting Angels
05.2016 - 12.2018
Elderly Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care
03.2015 - 06.2018
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Midwestern State University
Bachelor of Science in Biology -
Midwestern State University