Carole Barnes
Salem,NY
Summary
I have been a nurse for 50+ years with a vary diverse background. Organized and dependable with willingness to take on varied tasks with a positive attitude.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
COVID-19 Vaccinator
Southern Vermont Medical Center
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Administered vaccinations via intramuscular injection and completed proper documentation.
- Completed screening questions with patients following CDC guidelines.
- Wore face mask, eye protection, medical gloves and PAPR.
- Managed situations in compliance with legal requirements and with minimal risk to patient and institution.
- Upheld correct protocols for infection prevention and control
- Educated patients on preventive healthcare strategies and at-home care.
Registered Nurse
Southern Vermont Medical Ctr (Center For Nursing)
11.2019 - 01.2021
- 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.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Staff RN
Saratoga Bridges
01.2008 - 06.2014
- Managed care and treatment of individuals with disabilities during Day Hab. hours (approx. 60 clients)
- Coordinated with residential RN for complete care planning.
- Administered medications per MD orders.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to residential RN
- 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 recovery goals.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care.
- Maintained and ensured Day Programs under my jurisdiction were in compliance with Federal and state regulations.
Assistant Director of Nursing Services
Washington Co. -Pleasant Valley Infirmary
03.1976 - 11.2008
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
Education
Registered Professional Nursing - Nursing
Binghamton General Hospital School of Nursing
Binghamton, NY1973
High School Diploma -
Hoosick Falls Junior/Senior High School
Hoosick Falls, NY1970
Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Self-Motivated
I am currently seeking a part time job to fill my retirement days.
I am interested in being a teachers aide, working in the cafeteria or filling in as a school nurse.
Timeline
COVID-19 Vaccinator
Southern Vermont Medical Center
01.2021 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse
Southern Vermont Medical Ctr (Center For Nursing)
11.2019 - 01.2021
Staff RN
Saratoga Bridges
01.2008 - 06.2014
Assistant Director of Nursing Services
Washington Co. -Pleasant Valley Infirmary
03.1976 - 11.2008
Registered Professional Nursing - Nursing
Binghamton General Hospital School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Hoosick Falls Junior/Senior High School
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