Carolyn Malley Pena
107 Top O' The Lake Dr. Lakeway,TX
Summary
Registered nurse with over 20 years of experience in ECT treatment, providing safe and effective patient care. Demonstrates strong communication and critical thinking skills while performing accurate assessments in high-pressure situations. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to implement optimal healthcare practices. Recognized for attention to detail, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout treatment.
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Electroconvulsive Therapy
Shoal Creek Hospital and Ascension Seton Hospital
Austin, Texas
02.2002 - Current
- Conducts comprehensive medical and psychiatric assessments before each ECT treatment.
- Monitors cardiovascular, respiratory, and general physical status pre- and post-ECT treatment safely.
- Evaluates and manages postictal confusion safely.
- Utilizes critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations for maintaining patient safety.
- Documents changes in patient condition and communicates findings to treatment team.
- Adheres to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Registered Nurse
Seton Shoal Creek Hospital
Austin, Texas
05.1976 - 09.1995
- Worked in varied capacities including Staff nurse, Charge nurse, and PRN
- Assessed and admitted patients
- Made unit assignments
- Supervised staff
- Dispensed medications and evaluated effectiveness
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Trained new nursing staff regarding hospital procedures and patient care techniques.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation for compliance purposes.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
Education
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Brackenridge Hospital School of Nursing
Austin, TX05-1976
Bachelor of Arts - English And Government
The University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX01-1971
Skills
- Patient assessment
- ECT monitoring
- Empathy and compassion
- Documentation and charting
- Effective and clear communication
- Patient and family support
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Ethical standards
- Current ACLS
- Current BLS
Accomplishments
- Nurse of the Month
Affiliations
- Volunteer Parish Nursing Emmaus Catholic Parish, Lakeway, TX
- Co-Leader on 10+People to People Ambassador Program Legal Delegations
- Co-Leader on Nanda Journeys Legal Delegations
- Eucharistic Minister for assisted living residences for Emmaus Parish
Additional employment
St. David's Pavilion Psychiatric Hospital Austin, TX
Approximately 1995-1997 and 1999-2004
*Assisted in setting up ECT department
*Assessed and prepared patients for ECT treatment
*Assisted during treatment and recovery periods
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Electroconvulsive Therapy
Shoal Creek Hospital and Ascension Seton Hospital
02.2002 - Current
Registered Nurse
Seton Shoal Creek Hospital
05.1976 - 09.1995
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Brackenridge Hospital School of Nursing
Bachelor of Arts - English And Government
The University of Texas At Austin