CAROLANN FRENCH
New Port Richey Florida,FL
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 30 plus 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 in behavioral Health/addiction specialty.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
RN PRN
Morton Plant North Bay Hospital
02.2013 - Current
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
RN Supervisor Operating Room
Bonati Spine Institute
06.2021 - 03.2023
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
RN
Clean Recovery Centers
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Tampa General Hospital RN to Dr. Feldman
Dr. Alan Feldman
01.2015 - 10.2020
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Supervisor of Behavioral Health
Community Hospital
04.2008 - 01.2015
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review
- Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
- Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
Program Director
Northside Behavioral Health Center
06.2004 - 04.2008
- Supervised program staff, managing and evaluating performance provide high-quality services to program participants.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Developed and implemented program goals and objectives, establishing specific and measurable outcomes aligned with organization's overall mission.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Monitored program performance to identify areas for improvement.
RN Supervisor
Harbor Behavioral Health
12.2001 - 05.2004
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of Florida
Tampa, FL01.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
SuffolK County Community College
Brentwood, Long Island05.1981
LPN - Nursing
Mid- Suffolk School For Practical Nursing
Patchogue, NY06.1979
Skills
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Self-Motivated
- Written Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Teambuilding
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
RN Supervisor Operating Room
Bonati Spine Institute
06.2021 - 03.2023
RN
Clean Recovery Centers
10.2020 - 06.2021
Tampa General Hospital RN to Dr. Feldman
Dr. Alan Feldman
01.2015 - 10.2020
RN PRN
Morton Plant North Bay Hospital
02.2013 - Current
Supervisor of Behavioral Health
Community Hospital
04.2008 - 01.2015
Program Director
Northside Behavioral Health Center
06.2004 - 04.2008
RN Supervisor
Harbor Behavioral Health
12.2001 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of Florida
Associate of Science - Nursing
SuffolK County Community College
LPN - Nursing
Mid- Suffolk School For Practical Nursing
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