Caroline Harwell
Upper Marlboro,MD
Summary
Driven, hardworking and team player Registered Nurse bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise and emergency response experience. Bringing 37 year record of success in nursing and desiring RN Staff position . Hardworking nursing professional bringing 37+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to Skilled and Long term care patients. Knowledgeable about requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Skilled nursing professional with more than [Number] years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff RN
Genesis Hammonds Lane
02.2017 - Current
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options. Administered Methadone Medication per order
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients
RN Staff Nurse
Clinton Nursing And Rehabilitation
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients
11-7 RN Supervisor
Commonwealth Health
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Evaluated and monitored care and services throughout shift to improve quality levels.
- Enforced nursing practice standards and recommended unit and institution policies and procedures to boost medical care quality.
- Coordinated nursing activities and staffing with health-related, therapeutic and support services to streamline service delivery.
- Developed and distributed nursing assignments for unit employees that outlined individual and group tasks.
- Created, implemented and evaluated programs that promoted staff recruitment, retention and development.
- Reviewed staffing patterns, quantities and nursing units' census to meet resident needs and budgetary controls.
- Onboarded new employees through orientation meetings and training sessions before deployment to different departments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
Staff RN
Futurecare Pineview
01.2010 - 12.2015
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients
Agency RN
TLC
01.2008 - 12.2012
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
11-7 RN Supervisor
La Plata Nursing And Rehab
01.2006 - 12.2007
- Evaluated and monitored care and services throughout shift to improve quality levels.
- Enforced nursing practice standards and recommended unit and institution policies and procedures to boost medical care quality.
- Coordinated nursing activities and staffing with health-related, therapeutic and support services to streamline service delivery.
- Developed and distributed nursing assignments for unit employees that outlined individual and group tasks.
- Created, implemented and evaluated programs that promoted staff recruitment, retention and development.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- 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
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
11-7 Nursing Supervisor
Washington Nursing Facility
01.2002 - 12.2005
- Supervised staff of 3 registered nurses, 2 licensed practical nurses and10 certified nursing assistants.
- Delegated tasks and provided leadership for 5 nurses and support personnel.
- Investigated and reported all incidents per hospital policies.
- Confidently directed overall operation of nursing services and patient care.
- Interviewed, hired, instructed and mentored employees and promoted high level of care quality to patients.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
- Confidently directed overall operation of nursing services and patient care
- Delegated tasks and provided leadership for [Number] nurses and support personnel
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient
- Developed and implemented new nursing protocols to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors
11-7 RN Supervisor
Carroll Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
01.2000 - 12.2001
- Evaluated and monitored care and services throughout shift to improve quality levels.
- Enforced nursing practice standards and recommended unit and institution policies and procedures to boost medical care quality.
- Coordinated nursing activities and staffing with health-related, therapeutic and support services to streamline service delivery.
- Developed and distributed nursing assignments for unit employees that outlined individual and group tasks.
- Created, implemented and evaluated programs that promoted staff recruitment, retention and development.
- Reviewed staffing patterns, quantities and nursing units' census to meet resident needs and budgetary controls.
- Onboarded new employees through orientation meetings and training sessions before deployment to different departments.
RN Case Manager
Washington Center For The Aging Services
09.1996 - 12.1999
- Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.
- Collaborated with healthcare leaders and physicians to support and offer resources in performance of duties to maintain high-quality and efficient patient care.
- Gathered and recorded patient health information and data to assess, identify and manage characteristics that affect care outcome.
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Implemented aspects of patient care under physician orders and sought clarification when needed to promote safety, quality and cost-efficient care.
- Analyzed patient responses to medications, therapies and variances in plans of care.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff and patients.
- Increased referral rates by providing excellent service and building meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers.
Staff RN
Greater Southeast Community Hospital
08.1986 - 08.1996
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care
- 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
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families
- 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
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications, and prevention methods
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes
- Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Prince George's Community College
Upper Marlboro, MD05.1986
Skills
- IV Certified, CPR Certified, TPN Administration, Behavioral modification, Methadone administration
Timeline
Staff RN
Genesis Hammonds Lane
02.2017 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Clinton Nursing And Rehabilitation
01.2015 - 12.2016
11-7 RN Supervisor
Commonwealth Health
01.2013 - 12.2015
Staff RN
Futurecare Pineview
01.2010 - 12.2015
Agency RN
TLC
01.2008 - 12.2012
11-7 RN Supervisor
La Plata Nursing And Rehab
01.2006 - 12.2007
11-7 Nursing Supervisor
Washington Nursing Facility
01.2002 - 12.2005
11-7 RN Supervisor
Carroll Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
01.2000 - 12.2001
RN Case Manager
Washington Center For The Aging Services
09.1996 - 12.1999
Staff RN
Greater Southeast Community Hospital
08.1986 - 08.1996
Associate of Science - Nursing
Prince George's Community College
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