Carole Hanrahan
Selden,NY
Summary
Dedicated Cardiac CCU Nurse delivering expert clinical skills and judgment in patient care. Managed complex cases through effective assessment, planning, and evaluation, ensuring quality care for patients with diverse medical histories. Developed individualized care plans and prioritized patient safety and satisfaction in all interactions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Tavel ICU Nurse
AYA health care
San Diego, California
02.2026 - Current
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol, and procedures.
- Administered medications and managed IV therapies according to prescription.
- Monitored vital signs and responded to changes in patient conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care.
- Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient, and patient's family.
CCU RN
EHS Hospital
03.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive care and closely monitoring vital signs in the CCU.
- Established strong relationships with patients' families, offering emotional support and addressing care plan concerns to enhance patient satisfaction and engagement.
- Utilized advanced technical skills in operating mechanical ventilators, ensuring appropriate settings adjustments according to individualized needs of each patient under respiratory support therapy.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Maintained accurate electronic health records, ensuring seamless management of patient information and supporting continuity of care.
- Maintained accurate electronic health records, contributing to efficient management of patient information and continuity of care.
- Managed telemetry by administering pa catheters, arterials, vasoactive drugs, and thrombolytic therapy, while interpreting dysrhythmias and overseeing chest tube placements.
Telemetry RN
White Glove @ St. John’s Episcopal Hospital
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Recognized and responded to emergency situations promptly, initiating interventions per established guidelines within the telemetry setting.
- Provided continuous monitoring and assessment of telemetry patients to enhance overall patient care.
- Monitored cardiac patterns and vital signs, contributing to reduced medical complications.
- Recognized and responded to emergency situations promptly, initiating appropriate interventions as per established guidelines within the telemetry setting.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse PCU Travel Nurse
Health Carousel/White Glove/Aya/Travel Companies
10.2021 - 06.2024
- Cared for individuals with wide array of medical issues such as cardiology, Trauma, Pulmonary, and infectious disease patients.
- Cared for diverse patient population with conditions including cardiology, trauma, pulmonary, and infectious diseases, ensuring comprehensive treatment.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet each patient's unique needs.
- Managed high volume of complex patients by prioritizing tasks and delegating responsibilities, enhancing overall patient care quality.
- Served as an effective liaison between physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and family members while coordinating optimal care planning efforts for each patient’s unique situation.
- Visited Trauma 1, 2, and 3 level hospitals across multiple states to provide essential support.
Telemetry RN
Lourdes Hospital
06.2020 - 10.2022
- Managed high volume of complex patients by prioritizing tasks and delegating responsibilities to team members, enhancing overall patient care.
- Handled a high volume of complex patients by prioritizing tasks and effectively delegating responsibilities to other team members, resulting in efficient patient care.
- Acted as an effective liaison between physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and family members, coordinating optimal care planning efforts for each patient’s unique situation.
Supervising Vent RN
Affinity Skilled Living
04.2019 - 06.2020
- Utilized clinical judgment and knowledge of facility policies to guide floor nurses in patient care decisions, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Oversaw staff performance, delivering targeted coaching and formal counseling to improve nursing practices.
- Tracked staff performance metrics to identify areas for improvement. and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Provided compassionate emotional support Provided support to patients during challenging situations. facing difficult situations. Provided emotional support to patients and families during hospital stays. during challenging times.
- Assisted patients and families with emotional support during hospital stays. to patients and their families.
RN Med Nurse
Smithtown Center for Rehab
07.2018 - 04.2019
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections while monitoring patient responses to ensure effective treatment.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed patient caseloads, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to prevent complications and enhance patient outcomes.
RN Med Nurse
The Hampton Center
04.2017 - 05.2018
- Administered medications accurately and safely, leading to fewer medication errors and improved patient safety.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers about diagnosis, treatment options, and disease management, enhancing understanding and engagement in care.
- Built strong relationships with patients' families, offering emotional support and addressing concerns regarding care plans.
RN Med Nurse
Mills Pond Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
05.2016 - 04.2017
- Collaborated with physicians to assess patients and deliver timely treatment in rapidly changing conditions, improving patient outcomes.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, minimizing medication errors and adverse reactions to enhance patient safety.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and documented findings to inform ongoing treatment decisions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NYAssociate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NYSkills
- Critical care management
- Telemetry monitoring
- Cardiac Assessment
- Drug titration
- Physical assessment
- Clinical judgment
- ACLS Certified
- PALS
- BLS
- NIHSS
- Patient safety protocols
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- TNCC
Timeline
Tavel ICU Nurse
AYA health care
02.2026 - Current
Telemetry RN
White Glove @ St. John’s Episcopal Hospital
07.2024 - 10.2024
CCU RN
EHS Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse PCU Travel Nurse
Health Carousel/White Glove/Aya/Travel Companies
10.2021 - 06.2024
Telemetry RN
Lourdes Hospital
06.2020 - 10.2022
Supervising Vent RN
Affinity Skilled Living
04.2019 - 06.2020
RN Med Nurse
Smithtown Center for Rehab
07.2018 - 04.2019
RN Med Nurse
The Hampton Center
04.2017 - 05.2018
RN Med Nurse
Mills Pond Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
05.2016 - 04.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Suffolk County Community College
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
Suffolk County Community College