Carolyn Gerber
Registered Nurse
Newtown,PA
Summary
Hardworking and compassionate Registered Nurse with experience using clinical knowledge to deliver high quality care while maintaining composure in high-stress situations. Passionate about patient advocacy and interdisciplinary collaboration to improve patient experience and outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Cooper University Hospital
06.2024 - Current
- Cardiac Intensive Care Unit with Medical Intensive Care overflow
- Titrated medications to meet patient specific goals.
- Monitored cardiac devices such as intra-aortic balloon pumps and transvenous pacemakers to ensure hemodynamic stability.
- Provided support for patients and families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as intubations and central line placements to ensure patient safety and comfort.
Registered Nurse
St. Mary Medical Center
2 2022 - 05.2024
- Emergency Department consisting of 38 adult beds and 12 pediatric beds
- ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certified
- Triaged patients based on nursing assessment
- Effectively managed rapidly developing emergency situations
- Responded to trauma calls and cared for patients in busy Level II Trauma Center
- Assessed and treated stroke patients as part of accredited Primary Stroke Center
- Oriented new nurses and acted as leader amongst peers
Registered Nurse
Temple University Hospital
06.2020 - 12.2022
- Medical/Surgical Telemetry floor with focus on Oncology and Gynecology
- Completed 1 year Nurse Residency program
- Moderate patient acuity with nurse responsibilities including heparin drips, peritoneal dialysis, central line care, pre/post chemotherapy and radiation care
- Member of Dermal Defense, Unit Based Council, and Unit Based Journal Club
Nurse Extern
Temple University Hospital
06.2019 - 08.2019
- 10 Week work and educational program
- Lectures from experts on a variety of healthcare related topics including dialysis, organ transplant, and healthcare leadership
- Work experience as a Patient Care Assistant on a Medical/Telemetry floor
- Shadowing in the Burn Intensive Care Unit, Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Infant Intensive Care Nursery, Emergency Department, and the Crisis Response Center at Episcopal Hospital.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Thomas Jefferson University College of Nursing
Philadelphia, PA 08.2017 - 05.2020
Prerequisites
Bucks County Community College
Newtown, PA 01.2015 - 05.2017
Timeline
Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Cooper University Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Temple University Hospital
06.2020 - 12.2022
Nurse Extern
Temple University Hospital
06.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Thomas Jefferson University College of Nursing
08.2017 - 05.2020
Prerequisites
Bucks County Community College
01.2015 - 05.2017
Registered Nurse
St. Mary Medical Center
2 2022 - 05.2024
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