Carolyn Drouin-Wood
Gorham,New Hampshire
Summary
RN with 25 years experience as a healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Androscoggin Valley Hospital
09.2022 - Current
- Level 3 Trauma Center, Facility Bed Count: 25
- Emergency Department - Registered Nurse (Staff: 36 hrs/wk)
- Unit Bed Count: 25
- Patient Ratio: 1:6
- Float: Monthly to Medical Surgical Unit to our sister hospital
- Meditech
- ER
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Registered Nurse
Concord Hospital
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Level 2 Trauma Center, Facility Bed Count: 242
- Medical Surgical Unit - Registered Nurse (Travel: 36 hrs/wk)
- Unit Bed Count: 36
- Patient Ratio: 1:6
- Cerner
- Tele, Step Down, Med-Surg
- Employed by Trusted Health
- Additional Skills: primary job
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse
Androscoggin Valley Hospital
04.2018 - 08.2021
- Facility Bed Count: 25
- Medical Surgical Unit - Registered Nurse (Staff: 12 hrs/month)
- Unit Bed Count: 25
- Patient Ratio: 1:5
- Meditech
- Tele, Step Down, Med-Surg
- Charge Experience
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
Registered Nurse
Weeks Medical Center
10.2016 - 05.2018
- Facility Bed Count: 17
- Medical Surgical Unit - Registered Nurse (Staff: 36 hrs/wk)
- Unit Bed Count: 17
- Patient Ratio: 1:5
- Paragon
- Tele, Step Down, Med-Surg
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Registered Nurse
Coos County Family Health Services
11.2011 - 03.2017
- Registered Nurse (Staff: 28 hrs/wk)
- Additional Skills: working with primary doctors, triaging patients, prior authorizations, referrals, patient care
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Education
ADN -
White Mountains Community College
Berlin, NH05.2000
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments, management
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup, therapy
- IV insertion/management
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient evaluation
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Performing ekgs
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
Certification
- New Hampshire
- Registered Nurse - 047733-21
- Exp. 2026-06-03
- Trauma Nurse Core Course
- Exp. 2028-04-30
- ACLS exp. 11/2026
- PALS exp. 2/2027
Languages
French (Native / bilingual)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Androscoggin Valley Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Concord Hospital
08.2021 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse
Androscoggin Valley Hospital
04.2018 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse
Weeks Medical Center
10.2016 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse
Coos County Family Health Services
11.2011 - 03.2017
ADN -
White Mountains Community College
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