Hi, I’m
Carolyn Evans
Registered Nurse
Independence,MO
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterans Administration
Registered Nurse
05.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
University Health Network
SANE Coordinator
12.2008 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Received and responded to customer requests via letters, emails, telephone calls and in-person interactions.
- Entered data, generated reports and produced tracking documents.
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Maintained master schedule and set up appointments.
Education
Western Governor's UniversityOgden, UT
Bachelor of Science from Professional Nursing
08.2017
Metropolitian CommunityKansas City
Associate of Science from Professional Nursing
12.2005
Metropoliitian Community CollegeKansas City, MO
Certificate of Nursing from Practical Nursing
12.2003
Joe Herndon Area Vocational Technical SchoolRaytown, MO
Ceritificate of Computer Programming from Computer Programming And Applications
05.1985
Truman High SchoolIndependence, MO
High School Diploma
05.1985
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Accurate Documentation
- Nursing Consultation
- Active Listening
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Crisis Resolution
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Community Program Referrals
- Needs Assessment
- Service-Orientation
- Coordination
Affiliations
- Emergency Nurses Association
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Veterans Administration
05.2018 - Current
SANE Coordinator
University Health Network
12.2008 - 12.2022
Western Governor's University
Bachelor of Science from Professional Nursing
Metropolitian Community
Associate of Science from Professional Nursing
Metropoliitian Community College
Certificate of Nursing from Practical Nursing
Joe Herndon Area Vocational Technical School
Ceritificate of Computer Programming from Computer Programming And Applications
Truman High School
High School Diploma
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