Carolyn Keene
Summary
Experienced in the perioperative field with a deep understanding of the importance of keeping patients calm and reassured throughout surgical preparations. Strong commitment to dependability, always willing to go the extra mile to ensure the highest level of care. Demonstrates effective collaboration, multitasking abilities, and dynamic communication with patients and healthcare professionals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Services RN
Desert View Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Performing pre-op assessments and admissions
- Performing recover/PACU care for a diverse population.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Clinical Sales Liaison
Coram
10.2022 - 07.2023
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- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
Charge Nurse in the Women & Newborn Care Center
University Medical Center
12.2014 - 10.2022
- Working with high risk or critically ill patients
- Pre-op, circulating, post-op and team management in the OR
- Advocating for and meeting a diverse group of cultural and socio-economical needs
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Working cohesively with attending physicians, residents, interns, and other healthcare professionals to support continuity of quality patient care
- Relief charge for 9 to 12 nurses, 28 patient rooms and a 4-bed triage per shift starting in 1/2019
- Full time nighttime charge nurse starting in 7/2021
THE BIRTHPLACE
Summerlin Medical Center
09.2009 - 11.2014
Labor and Delivery RN. Relief Charge nurse.
Clinical Coordinator: Center for Women & Families
Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
02.2001 - 09.2009
Clinical coordinator of 6 bed Labor & Delivery, 18 bed Post Partum, and Nursery.
LABOR & DELIVERY
Valley Hospital
05.1996 - 06.2001
Labor, delivery, post partum, and NICU RN
Education
Masters of Science Leadership And Management - Nursing Leadership
Western Governor University
06.2021
Skills
- Excellent communication with a diverse population
- Strong clinical judgment and time management
- Team Leadership
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Patient Safety Management
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Surgical Services RN
Desert View Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Clinical Sales Liaison
Coram
10.2022 - 07.2023
Charge Nurse in the Women & Newborn Care Center
University Medical Center
12.2014 - 10.2022
THE BIRTHPLACE
Summerlin Medical Center
09.2009 - 11.2014
Clinical Coordinator: Center for Women & Families
Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
02.2001 - 09.2009
LABOR & DELIVERY
Valley Hospital
05.1996 - 06.2001
Masters of Science Leadership And Management - Nursing Leadership
Western Governor University
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