Carol Talbot
Belchertown,MA
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 20 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with psychiatric specialty.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Consultant
Cutchins Programs For Children And Families
12.2020 - Current
- Deliver high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and assessment based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine medication audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute crisis and dealing with chronic psychological conditions.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Registered Nurse
Multicultural Community Services
11.2017 - Current
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel to deliver safe and efficient care.
- Trained new staff in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet goals.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Cooley Dickenson Hospital
01.2010 - 11.2012
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Prepared chemotherapy doses and iron infusions for patient treatments as per physicians' orders.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Counseled patients and caregivers and provided compassionate emotional support.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Cooley Dickenson Hospital
10.2009 - 01.2010
- 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.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as thoracentesis, intubation and emergency response.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- 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.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
Visiting Nurse
Baystate Health System
09.2005 - 09.2009
- Provided exceptional care to patients needing complex care such as tracheostomy management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic illness.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Implemented patient-specific interventions to decrease risk of disease exacerbation.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Baystate Health System
08.2003 - 08.2005
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Education
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Nursing
American International College
Springfield, MA05.2020
Associate Of Applied Science - Nursing
Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, MA05.2003
Skills
- Routine Examinations
- Administrative Management
- Medical Supply Management
- Patient Care Assessment
- Test Interpretations
- Delegation and Motivation
- Treatment Recommendations
- Compassionate and Caring
- Staff Education
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Patient Care Oversight
Timeline
Nurse Consultant
Cutchins Programs For Children And Families
12.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Multicultural Community Services
11.2017 - Current
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Cooley Dickenson Hospital
01.2010 - 11.2012
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Cooley Dickenson Hospital
10.2009 - 01.2010
Visiting Nurse
Baystate Health System
09.2005 - 09.2009
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Baystate Health System
08.2003 - 08.2005
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Nursing
American International College
Associate Of Applied Science - Nursing
Springfield Technical Community College
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