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Caroline Barnes

Huntsville,AL

Summary

Driven Registered Nurse from Huntsville Hospital Main, excelling in critical care. Expert in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and adept at managing vasoactive infusions. Demonstrated ability to improve patient outcomes through effective collaboration and exceptional critical thinking, ensuring high-quality care and support for families during critical times.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

GMT PACU Registered Nurse

Huntsville Hospital
10.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs and administering medications postsurgery.
  • Reduced recovery times through effective pain management and close collaboration with the surgical team.
  • Maintained accurate records of medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and other critical data points for proper evaluation of patients' progress during recovery.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and maintaining open communication with patients and families.

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit

Huntsville Hospital Main
06.2023 - 10.2024
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Provided support for patients families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
05.2023

Skills

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Participate in central line placement, arterial line placement, and intubations
  • Manage Vasoactive infusions
  • IV placement
  • Arterial and venous sheath pulls
  • Cerner Charting System

Timeline

GMT PACU Registered Nurse

Huntsville Hospital
10.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit

Huntsville Hospital Main
06.2023 - 10.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Alabama At Birmingham
Caroline Barnes