Carolyn Wallace
Polson,MT
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Providence St. Joseph Medical Center
Polson, MT
06.2005 - Current
- 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.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Education
Nursing
Salish Kootenai College
Pablo, MT05-2007
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Implement Intravenous therapy
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments, triage
- Documentation and charting using EMR (EPIC)
- Implement Intravenous therapy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Emergency care
- Condition monitoring
- Venipuncture and specimen handling
- Emergency triage
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certified
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Trauma nursing core course (TNCC)
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Certification
- CEN - Certified Emergency Nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Providence St. Joseph Medical Center
06.2005 - Current
Nursing
Salish Kootenai College