Caroline Peterson
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with experience in offering patient care with compassion and integrity. Frequently working with a diverse patient population that is often faced with extensive unexpected emergency surgery. Through my nursing practice I have made it a priority to develop strong relationships with both patients and families through open communication, respect, and care with dignity.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Catholic Health
2021.02 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition during post operative recovery.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Extensively provided education to both patients and family members regarding care preformed during hospital stay, as well as care required in the home to facilitate a successful recovery.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Our Lady Victory Nursing Facility
2020.02 - 2021.01
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Provided to the best of my ability, an engaging and safe environment for residents during the difficult adjustment to visor restrictions during lockdowns.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Nursing Assistant
Catholic Health
2018.09 - 2020.01
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Notified nursing staff of any abnormal vital signs, daily intake and output, and surgical drain output.
- Maintained a safe and healing environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY College At Brockport
Brockport, NY05.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trocaire College
Buffalo, NY12.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Theater Design And Stagecraft
Genesee Community College
Batavia, NY05.2016
Skills
- Charge Nurse experience of a 30 bed unit
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Frequent preceptor for new nurses and students
Certification
- NIHSS
- ACLS
- BLS
- Telemetry certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Catholic Health
2021.02 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Our Lady Victory Nursing Facility
2020.02 - 2021.01
Nursing Assistant
Catholic Health
2018.09 - 2020.01
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY College At Brockport
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trocaire College
Associate of Applied Science - Theater Design And Stagecraft
Genesee Community College
- NIHSS
- ACLS
- BLS
- Telemetry certified
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