CAROLYN CONNELL
Denver,CO
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse skilled in direct patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic and fast-paced environments. Friendly, hardworking and deeply committed to patient advocacy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
UCHealth, Cancer Center Infusion
Aurora, CO
09.2024 - Current
- Proficient in administering intravenous therapies, including chemotherapy, immunotherapies, blood transfusions, and other medications.
- Expert in managing and maintaining central lines, peripheral IVs, and implanted ports.
- Knowledgable for signs and symptoms of infusion-related reactions and how to appropriately respond to them.
- Skilled in providing comprehensive education regarding infusion therapies, potential side effects, and monitoring symptoms between treatments.
Registered Nurse
Children's Hospital Colorado, Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
Aurora, CO
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Further improved time management skills by taking larger patient assignments.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Provided education to new nurses, patients, and families about diagnosis and treatment, while establishing strong rapports.
Registered Nurse
Primary Children’s Hospital, Hematology and Oncology Unit
Salt Lake City, UT
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Demonstrated high quality patient care, successfully managed care plans, and thoroughly educated patients and families about diagnosis and treatment.
- Exemplified excellent bedside manner, interpersonal skills, clinical judgment, and time management.
- Completed Nurse Residency Program that improved my critical thinking skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Westminster College
Salt Lake City, UT05.2021
Pre-BSN -
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT05.2019
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient assessment
- Patient education
- Compassion and empathy
- Procedure preparations
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UCHealth, Cancer Center Infusion
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Children's Hospital Colorado, Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
01.2023 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse
Primary Children’s Hospital, Hematology and Oncology Unit
07.2021 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Westminster College
Pre-BSN -
University of Utah