Carolyn Allen
261 Woodward Way / Auburn,AL
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse with experience in direct patient care, precepting, and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Committed to helping students achieve personal and professional goals while improving patient care. Proven to skillfully handle challenging patients and high-stress situations. Well-versed in offering and teaching evidence-based, therapeutic care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Clinical Associate
Auburn University College of Nursing
Auburn, AL
07.2022 - Current
- Serves as instructor for students during clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance.
- Instructs students on how to perform thorough head-to-toe assessments on patients.
- Evaluates students providing immediate feedback and suggesting areas for improvement when necessary.
- Participates in nursing simulation activities to provide realistic patient experiences for students.
Registered Nurse
Pediatric Acute Care of Columbus
Columbus, Georgia
04.2011 - 11.2017
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing a variety of therapies and procedures.
Registered Nurse, Case Manager
St. Francis Hospital
Columbus, GA
01.2010 - 07.2014
- Evaluated healthcare needs, treatment goals, and access to resources to connect patients with appropriate providers.
- Managed and streamlined referrals by efficiently prioritizing patients and clearing insurance obstacles.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Francis Hospital
Columbus, GA
11.2005 - 07.2014
- Provided exceptional care to high acuity patients needing complex care such as ventilator management and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Trained new nurses and student nurses in proper techniques, care standards, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Children's Hospital of Alabama
Birmingham
07.2002 - 05.2005
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Auburn University
Auburn, AL 2002
Skills
- Strong clinical judgement
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient and family advocacy
- Precepting
- Emergency procedures
- Patient assessments
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Clinical Associate
Auburn University College of Nursing
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Pediatric Acute Care of Columbus
04.2011 - 11.2017
Registered Nurse, Case Manager
St. Francis Hospital
01.2010 - 07.2014
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Francis Hospital
11.2005 - 07.2014
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Children's Hospital of Alabama
07.2002 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Auburn University
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers
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