Carol Scholl
Lehigh Acres,FL
Summary
Resourceful Charge Nurse with 20+ years of experience caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare staff. Well-rounded individual skillful in providing emotional support to patients and families, performing various diagnostic tests and administering medication. In-depth knowledge of emergency care and nursing care techniques and methods.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Prime Healthcare Services
Lehigh Acres, FL
11.2016 - 04.2024
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Florida Hospital Tampa Bay Division
Tampa, FL
05.2015 - 05.2017
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Performed health education activities with patients to promote understanding of medical condition and self-care skills.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatment interventions provided to each patient.
- Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Provena Mercy Medical Center
Aurora, IL
03.2003 - 04.2015
- Provided clinical leadership and direction to nursing staff in the Emergency Department.
- Assisted with developing, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans.
- Conducted routine rounds to assess quality of care provided by nursing staff.
- Provided direct patient care as needed and delegated tasks to appropriate personnel.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records according to established standards.
- Collaborated with physicians on admission, transfer, and discharge decisions for patients in the Emergency Department.
- Facilitated communication between health care providers regarding changes in a patient's condition or status.
- Identified areas requiring process improvement initiatives and developed solutions accordingly.
- Managed daily operations including staffing assignments, scheduling, budgeting.
- Performed competency evaluations on nursing staff in the Emergency Department.
- Supervised orientation programs for new employees and provided ongoing training opportunities.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL12-1998
Skills
- Airway Management
- Pediatric Care
- Staff Education
- Emergency Management
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Medication Administration
- Charting and clinical documentation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Prime Healthcare Services
11.2016 - 04.2024
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Florida Hospital Tampa Bay Division
05.2015 - 05.2017
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Provena Mercy Medical Center
03.2003 - 04.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida State College At Jacksonville