Carolyn Acosta
Arleta,Los Angeles
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 15 years of experience, providing quality care to a wide variety of patients. I am currently focused on earning a Master's Degree in Nursing, specializing in Family Nurse Practitioner. As a patient-focused and ambitious nurse, I offer a combination of diverse clinical experience, academic excellence, compassion, leadership, and strong interpersonal skills. An organized and dependable candidate who is successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Clinical and Theory Instructor
Career Care Institute
Lancaster, California
11.2022 - Current
- Provides clinical instruction to 12 nursing students in clinical settings.
- Provides professional leadership and support and serves as an educator, role model, mentor, and facilitator to 30–40 nursing students as a theory instructor.
- Update instructional materials, order equipment, and supplies, and utilize various learning modalities to enhance instruction.
- Deliver individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making, and patient health teaching.
- Evaluate students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
- Assign students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
- Analyzed clinical settings' effectiveness in helping students achieve course and program outcomes.
- Supervised students when administering medications to ensure patient safety.
- Distribute course syllabus and communicate course standards and learning objectives to students.
- Work with department heads, staff, and faculty to develop engaging curriculum and advance instruction for all nursing programs.
- Provide immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as a group.
Aesthetic Practitioner
Alliance Health Choice
Westwood and Tarzana, California
03.2022 - Current
- Prepare treatment rooms with the required equipment and products to maintain a seamless workflow.
- Work with individual clients to assess needs and develop customized treatments.
- Adhere to professional image standards surrounding workstation and salon cleanliness.
- Monitor treatment suite inventory and report ordering needs.
Nurse Corps Officer
United States Navy
Camp Pendleton , California
01.2015 - 12.2022
- Providing general nursing care for Sailors, Marines, other service members, and their families at the best military nursing facilities on shore, at sea, and in the field
- Collaborating with Physicians, Surgeons, Cardiologists, and other specialists to create and administer treatment plans
- Directing and instructing Hospital Corpsmen on how to provide quality patient care
- Applying leading-edge medical advances at world-class hospitals
- Assisting with global relief efforts such as distributing vaccines or providing emergency care to victims of natural disasters
Aesthetic Practitioner
Skin Five by Ava MD
Los Angeles, CA
05.2018 - 02.2022
- Safeguarded clients and the company with stringent adherence to infection control and sanitation requirements.
- Promoted salon services and brand ethos on social media to increase engagement.
- Met sales targets for retail medical spa products and services.
- Built a strong and loyal client base with consistently positive feedback and word-of-mouth referrals.
- Handled complex scheduling and pre-booking for all client services.
- Offered diverse skin services and add-on skincare treatments to promote client skincare goals.
- Performed facial, body, and add-on treatments in alignment with medical spa offerings.
- Discovered client needs and made appropriate treatment and product recommendations.
- Stayed abreast of industry trends and innovative treatments to offer new services.
- Interacted cooperatively with other team members to provide seamless guest experiences.
- Delivered five-star personalized client service, leading with professionalism and industry knowledge.
- Adhered to professional image standards surrounding workstation and salon cleanliness.
- Prepared treatment rooms with required equipment and products to maintain a seamless workflow.
- Advised clients on suitable treatments and skin care products offered.
- Worked with individual clients to assess needs and develop customized treatments.
- Capitalized on upselling and cross-selling opportunities for featured beauty and aesthetic treatments.
- Leveraged industry experience to offer innovative treatments using HydraFacial, Cutera, and CoolSculpting techniques.
Radiation Oncology Nurse
Vantage Oncology
Valencia, California
09.2016 - 12.2019
- Manage short-term and long-term effects to improve the patient's health condition.
- Creates a care plan with defined goals communicated to the patient and patient's family.
- Effectively communicates medical terminology regarding the patient's condition, illness, radiation therapy, and treatment plan.
- Adjust the treatment plan as a patient advocate if the patient displays symptoms that can worsen their health condition.
- Coordinates and documents appropriate discharge planning and referrals to ensure continuity of care after discharge.
- Embraces change and continuously identifies opportunities for improvement by demonstrating a commitment to utilizing evidence-based practice.
- Administered medication and treatment for patients according to care plans.
- Performed health assessments and designed specialized treatment plans.
- Kept up-to-date with the latest developments in nursing practice to contribute to medical research.
- Advised on dietary, nutrition, and illness prevention.
- Closely monitored and recorded patient vitals, implementing bespoke care improvements to minimize recovery time.
Staff Nurse
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
Burbank, California
12.2011 - 06.2018
- Delivered exceptional care to boost patient health outcomes.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
- Provided first-class care across various units for patients with complex medical needs.
- Assessed symptoms to effectively diagnose and treat patients.
- Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medications.
- Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
- Assessed, planned, and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritizing patient wellbeing.
- Prepared patients for surgery by following strict hygiene and fasting procedures.
- Delivered consistently high standards of individualized nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and well-being.
- Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved well-being measures.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors, and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
- Prioritized health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent, or emergency situations.
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Generated detailed and comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with clinical teams.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
Combat Trauma Nurse
United States Navy
Kandahar, Afghanistan
07.2012 - 05.2013
- Triage patients to determine who has the highest priority of care
- Recognize signs of distress in patients and quickly intervene to stabilize them
- Provide medical first aid, life support, CPR, and other life-saving procedures whenever needed
- Determine the most appropriate interventions for patients in emergencies
- Administer emergency medications intravenously
- Administer blood transfusions
- Provide wound care for severe lacerations and dismemberments.
- Work on a team of trauma nurses, emergency doctors, and surgeons to provide life-sustaining care for patients who are rapidly deteriorating
- Cared for more than 240 U.S. and coalition forces, Afghan military and police, detainees, civilians, and pediatric patients and was a vital asset to the command's 98% survival rate.
- Float nurse. Areas worked in: Intensive Care Unit, Inpatient Care Ward, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Trauma Bay, and Referral Care Clinic.
Cardiovascular Nurse
Northridge Hospital Medical Center
Northridge, California
09.2008 - 02.2012
- Performed health assessments and designed specialized treatment plans.
- Kept up-to-date with the latest developments in nursing practice to contribute to medical research.
- Practiced working knowledge of current policies and procedures, addressing issues of non-compliance.
- Closely monitored and recorded patient vitals, implementing bespoke care improvements to minimize recovery time.
- Identified and informed the surgeon of possible risks for surgical problems.
- Assessed and treated post-surgery complications to manage a smooth healing process.
- Consulted with patient care managers to review current procedures and optimize patient care.
- Administered medication and treatment for patients according to care plans.
- Promoted dignity, safety, and independence for service users.
- Monitored patient behavior and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
- Used oral, topical, and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
- Participated in health education programs and nurse education activities in clinical and community settings.
- Kept up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide the best patient care.
- Eased family anticipation by updating regularly on patient progress, developments, and treatment changes.
- Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing, and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
- Worked with the clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments that addressed individual patient needs.
- Helped deliver stabilizing and life-saving treatments during medical emergencies.
Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy Reserves
Port Hueneme, California
06.1998 - 09.2011
- Provided direct support to Navy and Marine Corps commands, squadrons, battalions, and units.
- Trained in support of combat operations, disaster relief, and humanitarian assistance missions, providing the best care our nation can offer ashore and afloat.
- Consulted patients on current conditions and provided treatment advice.
- Educated patients on monitoring and maintaining good health.
- Observed clinical guidelines to maintain operational compliance.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
West Coast University
Irvine, California 01.2021 -
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
North Hollywood, California 09.2009 - 04.2010
Associates Degree - Nursing
West Coast University
Los Angeles, California 09.2006 - 02.2008
Skills
- Patient safety
- Academic advising
- Curriculum development
- Student evaluations
- Clinical instruction
- Individual mentoring
- Academic advisement
- Lesson planning
- Course preparation
- Lecture planning
- Classroom management
- Needs assessments
- Patient Intake
- Treatment plan development
- Medical recordkeeping
- Injections safety
- HydraFacials
- Body shaping
- Customer consultation
- Skin rejuvenation
- Neuromodulators
- Fillers
- Lasers
- Skin Care
Timeline
Clinical and Theory Instructor
Career Care Institute
11.2022 - Current
Aesthetic Practitioner
Alliance Health Choice
03.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
West Coast University
01.2021 -
Aesthetic Practitioner
Skin Five by Ava MD
05.2018 - 02.2022
Radiation Oncology Nurse
Vantage Oncology
09.2016 - 12.2019
Nurse Corps Officer
United States Navy
01.2015 - 12.2022
Combat Trauma Nurse
United States Navy
07.2012 - 05.2013
Staff Nurse
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
12.2011 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
09.2009 - 04.2010
Cardiovascular Nurse
Northridge Hospital Medical Center
09.2008 - 02.2012
Associates Degree - Nursing
West Coast University
09.2006 - 02.2008
Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy Reserves
06.1998 - 09.2011
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