Carolyn Contreras
San Antonio ,TX
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with extensive experience in emergency departments at Methodist and Christus Spohn Hospital. Excelled in delivering compassionate care and advanced life support, significantly enhancing patient wellness and departmental efficiency. Demonstrated exceptional teamwork and clinical judgment, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. TNCC, PALS, ENPC, BLS, and ACLS certified.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
Methodist
08.2022 - Current
- Educated patients on disease prevention techniques and self-care strategies to promote long-term wellness after discharge from the Emergency Department.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients in the Emergency Department.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on shared goals, and promoting teamwork within the Emergency Department.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Christus Spohn Hospital
03.2015 - 09.2022
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Contributed to improved departmental performance metrics through prompt documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient responses in electronic medical records.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wharton County Junior College
Wharton, TX12-2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05-2023
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN01-2026
Skills
- Basic life support
- Compassionate care
- Clinical documentation
- Airway management
- Advanced life support
- Emergency care
- Behavioral health
- Pediatric care
- Emergency triage
- Teamwork
- Strong clinical judgment
- Critical thinking
- Direct patient care
- CPR certification
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- TNCC
- BLS
- ACLS
- ENPC
Timeline
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
Methodist
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Christus Spohn Hospital
03.2015 - 09.2022
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- TNCC
- BLS
- ACLS
- ENPC
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wharton County Junior College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
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