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Carolyn McCullough

Trussville

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience in ICU and GI specialty, excelling in patient assessment and medication administration. Proven ability to lead nursing staff and enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and critical care skills. Committed to delivering high-quality care while fostering a collaborative environment for optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Outpatient Services East
Birmingham, AL
05.2006 - Current
  • Administered patient medications and monitored vital signs to ensure safety and efficacy.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment protocols, fostering understanding and compliance.
  • 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.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.

  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.

Registered Nurse

Medical Center East
Birmingham, AL
08.2003 - 05.2006
  • Educated patients and families on treatment protocols, fostering understanding and compliance.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and optimize outcomes.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Administered patient medications and monitored vital signs to ensure safety and efficacy.
  • 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.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Ashland Community College
Ashland, Kentucky
05.1997

Skills

Medication and IV administration

Direct patient care

Patient assessment

Clinical judgment

Documentation and charting

IV setup

Licensed RN

Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification

Nursing staff leadership

Precepting

Patient discharge

Lab result interpretation

Taking vitals

Critical care

Staff supervision

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Outpatient Services East
05.2006 - Current

Registered Nurse

Medical Center East
08.2003 - 05.2006

Associate of Science - Nursing

Ashland Community College
Carolyn McCullough