Caroline Carroll
Hobe Sound,Florida
Summary
Organized Clinical Coordinator with excellent scheduling, coordination and documentation talents as part of clinical teams. Skilled at admitting patients, managing patient services, providing thorough reports and ensuring patient satisfaction. Detail and patient-oriented with proficiency in handling emergency situations. Registered nurse with a multi-state license.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Alternate Director of Nursing
Evergreen Private Care
Ocala, FL
12.2021 - Current
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Staff Nurse
Evergreen Private Care
Stuart, FL
06.2019 - Current
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Maintained comprehensive understanding of genitourinary, gastrointestinal and integumentary systems and provided treatment for wounds impacting them.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Clinical Care Coordinator/Nurse Manager
Evergreen Private Care
Stuart, FL
07.2020 - 11.2021
- Managed the care of over 50 client's every day.
- Created weekly schedules for nurses, taking into account sick days and vacation time.
- Oversaw quality assurance programs to enhance performance and consistently achieve superior care standards.
- Provide ongoing case management to patients to implement appropriate treatment plan, adhere to quality models and maximize utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Implemented ongoing learning strategies such as tutorials, instructional modules, and supervised hands-on sessions to help nurses and staff improve understanding of medical equipment and care best practices.
- Reviewed charts weekly to complete quality control checks.
- Initiated care plan and actualized appropriate interventions and treatment.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Engaged and participated in consults, patient care plan development and patient monitoring.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Conducted patient assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Martin Health Systems
Stuart, FL
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided direct quality care to patients including daily monitoring, recording, and evaluating medical conditions of up to 6 patients per shift.
- Delivered medication via oral, IV and IM injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
- Educated patients and their families on the best way to support ongoing health in the home environment.
- Interacted and communicated with patients of all ages and ethnic backgrounds, giving quality medical care and treatment.
- Effectively communicated with physicians to deliver information to patients on test results, treatment options and recommended procedures
- Worked together as a team with all caregivers to provide the best care possible to the patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jupiter, FL
03.2016 - 01.2019
- Administered oral medications, injections, nebulizer treatments and wound care.
- Performed vitals and assist client with activities of daily living.
- Reviewed and updated client medications, allergies and document medical histories.
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels
- Communicated goals, plans and progress to client's family.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Manager
Stuart, FL
08.2016 - 02.2017
- Monitored progress and documented any status changes accordingly.
- Took and recorded clients vitals and assisted with activities of daily living.
- Administered oral medications, nebulizer treatments and preformed wound care.
- Transported client to medical appointments.
- Trained new staff on job expectations and requirements.
- Managed staff schedule, individual work assignments and staff payroll.
Private Caregiver
Stuart, FL
02.2015 - 09.2016
- Took and recorded clients vitals.
- Assisted client with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
- Oversaw fall prevention for client.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to provide excellent care for client.
- Established caregiver's schedules and assignments.
- Completed documentation on client and verified documentation of other caregivers.
Private Caregiver
Jupiter Island, FL
01.2012 - 09.2014
- Administered oral medications, nebulizer treatments, and performed wound care per doctors orders.
- Transported client to medical appointments and other errands.
- Assisted with daily hygiene, including dental and mouth care, bath functions and hair care.
- Oversaw fall prevention for client.
Education
Registered Nurse - undefined
Indian River State College
2018
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse
Indian River State College
Fort Pierce, FL12.2015
Skills
- Service Rates Establishment
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Generations System
- Epic System
- Operational Records Maintenance
- Employee Training Program
- Policy and Program Development
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Employee Work Scheduling
- Performance Monitoring
- Administrative Staff Supervision
- Patient Care Assessment
Certification
CPR certified through American Heart Association First Aid Basic Life Support
Timeline
Alternate Director of Nursing
Evergreen Private Care
12.2021 - Current
Clinical Care Coordinator/Nurse Manager
Evergreen Private Care
07.2020 - 11.2021
Staff Nurse
Evergreen Private Care
06.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Martin Health Systems
02.2019 - 03.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse/Manager
08.2016 - 02.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
03.2016 - 01.2019
Private Caregiver
02.2015 - 09.2016
Private Caregiver
01.2012 - 09.2014
Registered Nurse - undefined
Indian River State College
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse
Indian River State College