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CAROLINE OSTEEN

CAROLINE OSTEEN

Woburn,MA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Agency
04.2018 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • 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.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
  • Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.

Unit Manager

CareOne At Millbury
04.2022 - 11.2022
  • Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
  • Oversaw RNs, LPNs, nursing aides, medical clerks and support staff and performed staffing scheduling duties.

Education

Registered Nurse - Nursing

Roxbury Community College
Boston, MA
02.2018

Skills

  • Disease Management Programs
  • Postpartum Care
  • IV Drug Therapy Management
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Patient Assessments
  • Seizure Management
  • Hospice and Palliative Care
  • Gastrostomy Tube Care
  • Patient Care
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Acute and Rehabilitative Care
  • Staff Supervision
  • Sick Visitation Procedures
  • Medication Distribution
  • Long-Term Care
  • Administering Immunizations
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Medical Records Management
  • Body Mechanics Knowledge
  • Insulin Medication Assistance
  • HIPAA Education
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Pain Management
  • Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
  • Intravenous Therapy
  • ELNEC Training (End-of-Life-Care)
  • Hospice Philosophy Understanding
  • Oxygen Saturation Standards
  • Removing Sutures
  • Strong Clinical Judgment

Timeline

Unit Manager

CareOne At Millbury
04.2022 - 11.2022

Registered Nurse

Agency
04.2018 - Current

Registered Nurse - Nursing

Roxbury Community College

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