Carolyn Ragasa-beadle
Lihue,HI
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre Operative Screening Nurse
Wilcox Medical Center Same Day Surgery
Lihue, HI
04.2008 - Current
- Review patient's medical history, lab results, EKG's, previous surgery's, medical notes, imaging studies and report significant findings to the Surgeon and Anesthesiologist.
- Responsible for obtaining procedure consents and history/physicals, within 30 days of procedure.
- Responsible for calling all surgical patients the day prior to their procedures, to complete a pre operative interview and cover pre surgical instructions.
- Responsible to meet with pre operative surgical joint patients, bi weekly, to describe and prepare for their procedure in detail, while in surgery, as well as post surgery.
- Assisted in the implementation of the current ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) policy.
- Assisted in the implementation in the use of the Hibiclens Soap, on patient's with surgical procedures, from the neck and below, to prevent surgical site infection.
- Assisted in the implementation in the use of Vitamin C, 1000mg, for all total joint replacement patient's, in the prevention of a urinary tract infection.
- Taught total joint surgical patient's how to use an incentive spirometer, to prevent post operative pneumonia.
Registered Nurse, Same Day Surgery
Wilcox Medical Center
Lihue, HI
12.2004 - 04.2008
- Prepared and recovered patient's for their endoscopy and surgical procedures.
- Post operative patient and family teaching.
- Started IV's and managed post operative pain, prior to discharge of patients.
- Assisted in the recovery of post operative patients, in the PACU department.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Wilcox Medical Center
Lihue, HI
07.1996 - 12.2004
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Managed caseload of 6-7 patients, with the assistance of a Licensed Practical Nurse, simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Administered different therapies and medications, such as, IV fluids, blood products, Chemotherapy agents, IVIG antibiotics, IV narcotics, use of PCA pumps, in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- End of Life care.
- Relief Charge Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wilcox Medical Center
Lihue, HI
08.1992 - 07.1996
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Reported to team lead Registered Nurse.
- Worked in Well Baby Nursery and post partum mothers.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Kauai Community College
Lihue, HI05.1994
Certificate - Licensed Practical Nursing
Kauai Community College
Lihue, HI07.1992
Skills
-Team Player
-Certified in BLS, ACLS, & PALS
-Patient teaching ie: preparing for surgery & preventing post op complications
-Locating documents in EPIC ie: Care Everywhere & Media
-Recognizing & reporting abnormal diagnostic tests, signs and symptoms, & vital signs
-Patient care in the following areas: Pre Op, PACU, & Post Op
-Recognizing symptoms of pain, assess, medicate, & check for effectiveness
Languages
Ilocano
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Pre Operative Screening Nurse
Wilcox Medical Center Same Day Surgery
04.2008 - Current
Registered Nurse, Same Day Surgery
Wilcox Medical Center
12.2004 - 04.2008
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Wilcox Medical Center
07.1996 - 12.2004
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wilcox Medical Center
08.1992 - 07.1996
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Kauai Community College
Certificate - Licensed Practical Nursing
Kauai Community College
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