Carole Hallin
Carson City,NV
Summary
Compassionate nursing professional known for delivering high-quality patient care and education. Experienced in leading multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and streamline processes, committed to enhancing the overall hospice experience.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Manager
Gentiva Hospice
Carson City, NV
07.2019 - Current
- Supporting the hospice patient in end of life care, symptom management and families family education.
- Led multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care standards and clinical outcomes.
- Developed and implemented training programs for nursing staff to improve competencies and compliance.
- Streamlined patient intake processes, resulting in reduced wait times for hospice services.
- Coordinated care plans with healthcare providers, ensuring alignment with patient needs and preferences.
- Maximized nursing staff potential by providing ongoing coaching and support, leading to higher levels of competence and confidence in delivering quality care.
Medical Surgical /Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Carson Valley Medical Center
Gardnerville, NV
05.2013 - 07.2019
- Administered complex medication regimens and monitored patient responses in a high-acuity setting.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Led critical care procedures, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and infection control standards.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on advanced monitoring equipment and ICU best practices.
- Facilitated smooth transitions from ICU level of care to lower acuity units by providing thorough handoff reports at shift change or upon transferdischarge.
- Delivered high-quality direct patient care during emergency situations, calmly managing crisis events to ensure optimal outcomes.
Per Diem Registered Nurse
Gardnerville Health and Rehab
Gardnerville, NV
10.2017 - 10.2018
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, responding promptly to changes in condition.
- Implemented infection control measures, improving overall patient safety standards.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Oncology Registered Nurse
Renown Regional Medical Center
Reno, NV
08.2010 - 04.2013
- Oncology certified, chemotherapy administration
- Care of the immunocompromised patient
- Cancer treatment specific symptoms management
- Blood transfusions
- Administered medications and treatments in compliance with established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers promptly.
- Educated patients and families on health management and preventive care strategies.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Nevada College
Carson City, NV05-2010
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Nurse leadership
- Staff education
- Medication administration
- Care planning
- EMR systems
- Patient care
- Patient advocacy
- Patient education
- Clinical assessment
- Team development
- Recruiting and training
- Compliance monitoring
- Admitting support
Certification
BLS current through March 2027
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Manager
Gentiva Hospice
07.2019 - Current
Per Diem Registered Nurse
Gardnerville Health and Rehab
10.2017 - 10.2018
Medical Surgical /Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Carson Valley Medical Center
05.2013 - 07.2019
Oncology Registered Nurse
Renown Regional Medical Center
08.2010 - 04.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Nevada College