Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline
Honors & Awards
Clinical Experience
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Carolyn Farran

Portage

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with experience providing high-quality patient care in acute care hospital settings. Skilled in patient assessment, care planning, medication administration, interdisciplinary collaboration, and electronic medical record documentation. Strong communication, critical thinking, and organizational abilities with a commitment to delivering safe, patient-centered care. Fluent in English and conversational Arabic, with a passion for serving diverse patient populations and promoting positive healthcare outcomes.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Bronson Methodist Hospital
Kalamazoo, MI
06.2023 - Current
  • Assess patients' physical, psychological, physiological, and cognitive status to develop individualized care plans.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to implement and modify treatment plans based on patient needs and recovery goals.
  • Provide direct patient care, including medication administration, wound care, specimen collection, and patient education.
  • Monitor patient progress and document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in EPIC.
  • Coordinate discharge planning and provide comprehensive discharge instructions to patients and families.
  • Establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families to support positive healthcare experiences.

Nurse Extern

Bronson Methodist Hospital
Kalamazoo, MI
12.2022 - 04.2023
  • Assisted registered nurses in delivering patient care in a fast-paced clinical environment.
  • Administered medications under supervision according to established protocols.
  • Conducted head-to-toe assessments and utilized patient scoring tools.
  • Participated in shift-change reporting and interdisciplinary communication.
  • Assisted with patient discharges and education.
  • Maintained accurate and timely documentation in EPIC.

Patient Care Assistant

Bronson Methodist Hospital
Kalamazoo, MI
02.2022 - 12.2022
  • Provided direct patient care in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including ambulation, dressing, toileting, and meal assistance.
  • Measured, recorded, and reported vital signs and patient observations.
  • Supported nurses and healthcare professionals in maintaining quality patient care.
  • Contributed to a safe, clean, and therapeutic care environment.
  • Communicated effectively with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Davenport University
12-2023

Associate Degree in Nursing -

Kalamazoo Valley Community College
04-2023

High School Diploma -

Portage Northern High School
01-2018

Skills

  • Patient Assessment & Monitoring
  • Care Planning & Implementation
  • Patient & Family Education
  • Wound Care
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Electronic Medical Records (EPIC)
  • Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Critical Thinking & Clinical Judgment
  • Time Management & Organization
  • Compassionate Patient Care
  • Cultural Awareness & Sensitivity
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Medication and IV administration

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR)
  • First Aid Certified

Languages

English (Fluent)
Arabic (Conversational)

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Bronson Methodist Hospital
06.2023 - Current

Nurse Extern

Bronson Methodist Hospital
12.2022 - 04.2023

Patient Care Assistant

Bronson Methodist Hospital
02.2022 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Davenport University

Associate Degree in Nursing -

Kalamazoo Valley Community College

High School Diploma -

Portage Northern High School

Honors & Awards

Portage Northern High School, Academic Highest Honors (2014–2018), Maintained GPA between 3.5 and 4.0, Graduated with a 3.84 GPA

Davenport University, Academic Highest Honors

Clinical Experience

Bronson Methodist Hospital | October 2021 – May 2023

  • Extended Medical Care Unit (EMCU)
  • General Surgical Unit (GSU)
  • Neurovascular Unit (NVU)

Clinical Responsibilities:

  • Performed patient assessments and monitored patient conditions.
  • Administered medications under supervision.
  • Obtained and documented vital signs.
  • Provided bedside care and patient support.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
  • Assisted with implementation of patient care plans.

PACE Senior Care Partners | October 2023 - November 2023

Clinical responsibilities 

  • Shadowed the Nurse Manager and observed coordination of care for older adult participants in the PACE program.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings with nursing, therapy, social work, and providers.
  • Observed care planning, follow-up services, and appointment coordination.
  • Participated in home visits to assess participants' health, safety, and living environments.
  • Assisted with nursing assessments, medication reviews, and chronic disease management during home visits.
  • Learned about patient safety, quality improvement, and outpatient care operations.
  • Observed leadership responsibilities, including staff support and workflow management.
  • Developed a greater understanding of preventive care and coordinated services for older adults.