Carrie Brooks
Cincinnati ,OH
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
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Wound and Ostomy Registered Nurse
The Christ Hospital Health Network
Cincinnati, OH
12.2021 - Current
- Administered patient care through comprehensive assessments and tailored treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize dialysis procedures and improve patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on renal health management, fostering adherence to treatment protocols.
- Mentored junior nursing staff in best practices for patient care and safety standards.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse
Davita Dialysis
Cincinnati, Ohio
08.2015 - Current
- Promoted to Clinical Coordinator in August 2020. Carried out daily responsibilities as a charge nurse which included assessments, preparing and giving medications, continuing education to the dialysis patients. Vascular access manager, anemia manager, lab champion.
- Worked with CNP and MD in managing patients treatments. Also preformed daily functions of the clinic as to setting up machines, making acid and bicarbonate etc.
- Maintained safe, caring environments for patients and families.
- Recognized changes requiring nursing intervention and implemented appropriate care to reduce risks.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments, and possible outcomes.
- Worked with dietitian and social worker to coordinate continuum of care.
- Informed physicians of changes in patient conditions and nursing needs.
- Conducted wellness checks and screenings, including Covid.
RN Case Manager
Care Connection Home Health
Cincinnati, Ohio
08.2011 - 07.2015
- Case manager for home care patients. Completed admission to home care, managed LPN and CNAs in providing proper care... Daily home visits, wound care, IV infusions, medication management, lab work
- Worked with patients and families to support healthcare system navigation and coordinate care.
- Developed, implemented, and communicated discharge plan, including healthcare or community resource referrals.
- Conducted home visits for all types of patients with all types of conditions.
- Informed physicians of changes in patient conditions and nursing needs.
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines in all areas of work.
- Maintained safe, caring environments for patients and families.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments, and possible outcomes.
- Recognized changes requiring nursing intervention and implemented appropriate care
- Recorded patients' medical information and monitored conditions.
- Monitored all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
- Completed detailed patient intakes, including documenting patient histories and current vitals.
- Immunized patients against common infections such as influenza and tetanus with routine vaccinations.
- Educated patients, family members, and caregivers on conditions and treatment protocols to aid in compliance and improve outcomes.
RN Case Manager
Caregivers Home Care
Cincinnati, Ohio
08.2009 - 08.2011
- Case manager for home care patients. Completed admission to home care, managed LPN and CNAs in providing proper care... Daily home visits, wound care, IV infusions, medication management, lab work
- Worked with patients and families to support healthcare system navigation and coordinate care.
- Utilized available resources to effectively assess patients' clinical, psychological, and financial needs.
- Identified deviations and wellness changes and made recommendations, adjustments, and reports.
- Recognized changes requiring nursing intervention and implemented appropriate care to reduce risks.
- Maintained safe, caring environments for patients and families.
- Informed physicians of changes in patient conditions and nursing needs.
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines in all areas of work.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments, and possible outcomes.
- Immunized patients against common infections such as influenza and tetanus with routine vaccinations.
Registered Nurse
Mercy Health
Cincinnati, Ohio
11.2000 - 08.2009
- Started in 2000 as a phlebotomist while in school for LPN. After obtaining LPN worked 2003-2005 at the nursing home affiliated with Mercy, then moved back over to the hospital working on the Orthopedic/medical surgical floor while in school for my RN. After I obtained my RN I floated to the telemetry floor, women's surgical floor, and oncology
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments, and possible outcomes.
- Informed physicians of changes in patient conditions and nursing needs.
- Recorded patients' medical information and monitored conditions.
- Monitored all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
- Completed detailed patient intakes, including documenting patient histories and current vitals.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored patients for side effects and adverse reactions.
- Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Administered local, intravenous and inhalation anesthetics based on patient conditions and procedural requirements.
Education
Bachelor - Nursing
The Christ College of Nursing
Cincinnati, OH04.2024
Associate of Applied Science - LPN to RN
Cincinnati State
Cincinnati, Ohio07.2008
Diploma of Practical Nursing - Nursing
Great Oaks
Cincinnati, Ohio07.2003
General study
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio01.2002
High School Diploma - General studies
St Bernard Elmwood Place
Cincinnati, Ohio06.1995
Skills
- Documenting vitals
- Team coordination
- Care planning
- Patient care
- Monitor vital signs
- Verbal communication
- Problem-solving
- Process improvement
- Patient confidentiality
- Care quality assessments
- Relationship building
- Organization
- ADL assistance
- Patient assessments
- Medication administration
- Administer medication
- Wound care
- Customer relations
- Collaboration
- Quality control
- Patient education
- Multitasking
- Motivation
Timeline
Wound and Ostomy Registered Nurse
The Christ Hospital Health Network
12.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Davita Dialysis
08.2015 - Current
RN Case Manager
Care Connection Home Health
08.2011 - 07.2015
RN Case Manager
Caregivers Home Care
08.2009 - 08.2011
Registered Nurse
Mercy Health
11.2000 - 08.2009
Associate of Applied Science - LPN to RN
Cincinnati State
Diploma of Practical Nursing - Nursing
Great Oaks
General study
University of Cincinnati
High School Diploma - General studies
St Bernard Elmwood Place
Bachelor - Nursing
The Christ College of Nursing