Microsoft
Carol Spencer
Registered Nurse
Flowery Branch,GA
Summary
Registered nurse proven to deliver exemplary level of healthcare service delivery to patients. Coordinate admission and discharge of patients. Plan and implement strategies for developing improved health care management. Proven problem solver and excellent communicator. Strong organizational skills, superb understanding of data collection and performance metrics.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Incenter Dialysis RN
Fresenius Kidney Care Gainesville
09.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
Registered Nurse, Travel
RN Network
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Performed comprehensive assessments for accurate diagnosis, promptly identifying any changes in patient condition.
- Prevented complications from arising by closely monitoring post-operative patients for signs of infection or other issues.
- Promoted health maintenance among chronically ill patients by providing thorough patient education on disease processes, self-care measures, and medication administration techniques.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to various clinical settings while maintaining consistent excellence in nursing practice as a travel nurse.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between assignments by quickly acclimating to new facilities'' policies, procedures, culture, electronic medical record systems, and staff dynamics.
Registered Nurse, Clinical Supervisor
Northside Hospital Forsyth
07.2008 - 08.2021
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Improved staff performance through consistent coaching, mentoring, and identification of professional development opportunities.
- Streamlined clinical workflows by identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements for increased productivity.
- Promoted a culture of safety and quality assurance by conducting regular audits and risk assessments within the clinical environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients in various stages of illness or recovery.
- Championed patient advocacy efforts by addressing concerns promptly and working closely with families to ensure their needs were met throughout the treatment process.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Georgia College & State University
Dahlonega, GA06.1991
Skills
- Quality Improvement
- Discharge Planning
- Health Promotion
- Basic Life Support
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Clinical judgment
- Shared governance
- Patient Management
- EMR / EHR
- At-risk patient care
- Unit Oversight
Quote
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceWork from home optionAccomplishments
- Supervised team of 15 staff members.
- Achieved increased performance of staff by introducing and teaching McKesson and Cerner software for documentation of patient care in the hospital setting.
Software
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse State of Georgia 1991 to current
- BLS 1991 to current
Timeline
Incenter Dialysis RN
Fresenius Kidney Care Gainesville
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Travel
RN Network
01.2021 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse, Clinical Supervisor
Northside Hospital Forsyth
07.2008 - 08.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Georgia College & State University