Carol Rich
San Antonio,Texas
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in sample collection, blood drawing, IV insertion, and medication administration. Functioned as the Infection Control Coordinator for last 10 years. Served as the Joint Commission Compliance Nurse for the last three years. This is a nurse with a 'Can-do' spirit that comes to work every day for her patients and co-workers.
Received training and certification in Battlefield Acupuncture. Served six years in US ARMY and received Honorable Discharge in 1988. Received You Make A Difference Award from Gen Appenzeller in Feb 2019. Received Cares Award in 2008. 20 Year Civilian Service Award.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pain Management Staff LVN
DOD/SAMMC/FT SAM HOUSTON, TX
11.2014 - Current
- Cares for patients undergoing procedures (including spinal cord stimulator implants, peripheral nerve stimulator implants, percutaneous intradiscal spine decompression and radiofrequency denervation procedures, as well as corticosteroid injections in multiple areas of the body) in the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative periods. Has also assisted with procedures in the operating room suite as needed.
- Administers oxygen, initiates IV's and continues to regulate and monitor, draws blood and processes it for PRP/PRFM procedures. Prepares and administers medications as ordered
- Performs dressing application, pulse oximetry, cardiac monitoring, vital signs, wound care, sterile prep and draping of patients for sterile procedures
- Assists physician in the clinic, procedure room, and operating room as needed.
- Administers Qutenza treatments as ordered/directed by physician, monitoring patient tolerance and vital signs during 30- 120 minute procedure.
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and individualized attention, leading to improved health outcomes.
- Streamlined documentation processes by maintaining accurate medical records through electronic charting systems.
- Contributed to infection control measures by adhering to strict hygiene protocols and educating staff on best practices. Served as the Infection Control Coordinator from 2014-2024 and the Department TJC Champion from 2021-2024.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of emergency procedures, effectively responding to urgent situations when required.
FSH/Moreno Clinic Licensed Vocational Nurse
DOD/SAMMC/FT SAM HOUSTON, TX
04.2012 - 11.2014
- Assessed and interviewed patients, performed vital signs, administered medications and immunizations (including IPPD Tests), blood drawing and urinalisis collection for laboratory tests, started IVs and performed EKGs, breathing treatments as necessary and administered Pulmonary Function Tests, as well as checking patient glucose levels and maintaining the glucometer machine. Also ordered labs, radiologic exams and medications to be co-signed by physician. Assisted physicians with treatments, procedures, and annual physical exams as required. Performed patient teaching, counseled patients over the telephone, and scheduled patient appointments as needed, scheduling patient appointments as required.
- Streamlined clinic operations by maintaining accurate patient records and scheduling appointments efficiently.
- Provided exceptional patient education, promoting adherence to prescribed treatment plans and prevention measures. Maintained outstanding patient and family relationships.
- Implemented infection control protocols, reducing the spread of communicable diseases within the clinic setting.
Diabetic Foot Nurse
DOD/SAMMC/FT SAM HOUSTON, TX
04.2003 - 04.2012
- Performed evaluations of the diabetic and non-diabetic foot, foot care (to include nail trimming, filing, and/or dremeling of hypertrophic nails, callus care, plantar wart treatment/cryotherapy, corn care), wound care, patient teaching on self foot care and proper foot wear
- Responsibilities also include compiling monthly statistics and risk stratifying each diabetic patient seen and submitting these statistics to supervisors.
- Patient load of 60 patients per week
- Also available for urgent walk-ins.
Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse
Spectrum Healthcare Services
04.2000 - 04.2003
- Assessed and interviewed patients, performed vital signs, administered medications and immunizations, blood drawing, IV's, assisted physicians with treatments and procedures, patient teaching, counseled patients over telephone and in person and scheduled appointments as needed.
Education
LPN/LVN -
Practical Nursing Course
Tacoma, WA11.1986
Skills
- Customer relations
- Patient care and support
- Medication administration
- Mobility assistance
- Patient charting in Genesis/EMR
- Telephone triage
- EKG administration
- Emergency response
- Infection Control training and staff compliance
- Venipuncture for PRP and PRFM procedures
- IV insertion and therapy as ordered
- Oxygen Therapy
- Patient and Family Education
- Pain Management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Diabetic Foot Care and Teaching
- Vital signs monitoring
- Diabetes management
- Clinical Documentation
- Compassionate Care
- Patient Intake
- Physical Assessment
- Wound Care
- Breathing Treatments/Pulmonary Function Tests
- Ordering labs, x-rays, and medications per protocol
- Department Joint Commission Champion charged with training and compliance of staff and unit
- Samples collection
- Immunization Administration
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Patient evaluations
Certification
- 01/2024 Trained and Certified in Battlefield Acupuncture
- 03/01/20, CMEs awarded, Human Research Group 2/Biomedical Research 2, San Antonio, Texas
- 09/01/19, CMEs awarded, Infection Control Coordinators Course, BAMC, TX
- 08/01/18, CMEs awarded, Therapeutic Neuroscience Education, Fort Sam Houston, Texas
- 04/01/16, ACLS certification through EMED CERT
- 01/01/16, Certified to perform PRP, Emcyte PRP Certification, Fort Sam Houston, Texas
- 03/01/15, Trained and experienced in the use of Calgary Electroanalgesia Therapy, Fort Sam Houston, Texas
- 12/01/05, Black BeltAmerican Tang Soon Do- Earned Black Belt, San Antonio, Texas, Awarded Junior Blackbelt Instructor of the Year
Timeline
Pain Management Staff LVN
DOD/SAMMC/FT SAM HOUSTON, TX
11.2014 - Current
FSH/Moreno Clinic Licensed Vocational Nurse
DOD/SAMMC/FT SAM HOUSTON, TX
04.2012 - 11.2014
Diabetic Foot Nurse
DOD/SAMMC/FT SAM HOUSTON, TX
04.2003 - 04.2012
Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse
Spectrum Healthcare Services
04.2000 - 04.2003
- 01/2024 Trained and Certified in Battlefield Acupuncture
- 03/01/20, CMEs awarded, Human Research Group 2/Biomedical Research 2, San Antonio, Texas
- 09/01/19, CMEs awarded, Infection Control Coordinators Course, BAMC, TX
- 08/01/18, CMEs awarded, Therapeutic Neuroscience Education, Fort Sam Houston, Texas
- 04/01/16, ACLS certification through EMED CERT
- 01/01/16, Certified to perform PRP, Emcyte PRP Certification, Fort Sam Houston, Texas
- 03/01/15, Trained and experienced in the use of Calgary Electroanalgesia Therapy, Fort Sam Houston, Texas
- 12/01/05, Black BeltAmerican Tang Soon Do- Earned Black Belt, San Antonio, Texas, Awarded Junior Blackbelt Instructor of the Year
LPN/LVN -
Practical Nursing Course
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