Carrie Clements
Fate,TX
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse specialized in pre/post cardio-thoracic surgical surgeries, including heart and lung transplants and LVAD patients. Skilled in fast and accurate assessments, remaining calm under pressure. Versatile with several years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
Roanoke , Virginia
02.2025 - 08.2025
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
Indianapolis, IN
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Provided care for patients in a medical PCU/ICU without vents in a hospital providing care for specifically cancer and abdominal transplant/liver failure patients.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
Registered Nurse
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas
Dallas, TX
03.2022 - 06.2024
- Company Overview: Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital Unit: PCU Teaching Facility: Yes Unit Trauma Level: N/A Trauma Level: 1 Unit Beds: 30 - 34 Total Beds: 550+ Caseload: 4
- Pre and Post Op care of Vascular/ CABG / and electrophysiology patients
- Manage cardiac drips and monitor electrophysiologic changes
- Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital Unit: PCU Teaching Facility: Yes Unit Trauma Level: N/A Trauma Level: 1 Unit Beds: 30 - 34 Total Beds: 550+ Caseload: 4
CSO Intermediate / Step Down / Seasonal PRN
Texas Health Allen
Allen, TX
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Company Overview: Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital Unit: PCU Teaching Facility: No Unit Trauma Level: N/A Trauma Level: 4 Unit Beds: 10 - 14 Total Beds: 51 - 99 Caseload: 3
- Providing care for step down / intermediate patients in an acute care hospital setting
- Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital Unit: PCU Teaching Facility: No Unit Trauma Level: N/A Trauma Level: 4 Unit Beds: 10 - 14 Total Beds: 51 - 99 Caseload: 3
Home Infusion Nurse
BrightStar Care
Plano, TX
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Company Overview: Facility Type: Home Health Company
- Entering people residences in a professional manner, start IV or access current PICC lines or Ports
- Infuse according to orders, assessment, vitals, reporting any concerns to clinical teams and or doctors
- Facility Type: Home Health Company
Charge Nurse
Trusted Health
Tyler, TX
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Company Overview: Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital Unit: Medical/Surgical Teaching Facility: Yes Unit Trauma Level: N/A Trauma Level: 1 Unit Beds: 15 - 19 Total Beds: 400 - 449 Caseload: 5
- Assessing, monitoring and caring for patients, remaining calm under pressure and be able to quickly and effectively delegate staff responsibilities during busy shifts or emergency situations
- Provide order and delegate tasks among floor nurses, admitting and discharging patients, assigning nurses to patients
- Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital Unit: Medical/Surgical Teaching Facility: Yes Unit Trauma Level: N/A Trauma Level: 1 Unit Beds: 15 - 19 Total Beds: 400 - 449 Caseload: 5
Cardiovascular Step Down / CVPCU
Nomad Health
Saint Louis, MO
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Provided care for acute medically cardiovascular and pulmonary patients, in a 32 bed unit
- Assessed, monitored and evaluated patient conditions to ensure optimal care.
- Provided direct nursing care including medication administration, wound dressing and catheterization.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for patients.
RN
William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital / UT Southwestern
Dallas, TX
03.2018 - 09.2020
- Company Overview: Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital Unit: PCU Teaching Facility: Yes Unit Trauma Level: N/A Trauma Level: 1 Unit Beds: 30 - 34 Total Beds: 550+ Caseload: 3
- Providing post acute care from ICU for lung and heart transplant patients, and LVAD patients in an 32 bed unit
- Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital Unit: PCU Teaching Facility: Yes Unit Trauma Level: N/A Trauma Level: 1 Unit Beds: 30 - 34 Total Beds: 550+ Caseload: 3
RN
Texas Health Resources Presbyterian Dallas
Dallas, TX
10.2016 - 03.2018
- Company Overview: Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital Unit: Rehab Teaching Facility: No Unit Trauma Level: N/A Trauma Level: 2 Unit Beds: 25 - 29 Total Beds: 550+ Caseload: 5
- Provided care and support to patients through their rehab at our hospital
- Assessment and pain management specific to rehab abilities
- Contributed to reviews of patients abilities and improvements needed
- Collaborated intricately with therapists daily for patients success
- Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital Unit: Rehab Teaching Facility: No Unit Trauma Level: N/A Trauma Level: 2 Unit Beds: 25 - 29 Total Beds: 550+ Caseload: 5
RN
Medical City Dallas
Dallas, TX
02.2015 - 06.2016
- Company Overview: Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital Unit: CVICU Teaching Facility: No Unit Trauma Level: N/A Trauma Level: 3 Unit Beds: 10 - 14 Total Beds: 550+ Caseload: 2
- Internship into nursing providing acute care for cardiac patients
- LVAD, Heart Failure, Congestive Heart Failure, post Cardiac Cath, and transplants
- Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital Unit: CVICU Teaching Facility: No Unit Trauma Level: N/A Trauma Level: 3 Unit Beds: 10 - 14 Total Beds: 550+ Caseload: 2
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
UT Arlington
Arlington, TX12-2014
Skills
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Chart updating
- Care Planning
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Diabetes management
- Critical Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Medical assessment
- Nursing staff leadership
Certification
- RN - Registered Nurse, TX, TXBON - Texas Board of Nursing, 08/26
- NIHSS - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification, 05/26
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support, TX, AHA - American Heart Association, 03/26
- BLS - Basic Life Support, TX, 03/26
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
02.2025 - 08.2025
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
06.2024 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas
03.2022 - 06.2024
CSO Intermediate / Step Down / Seasonal PRN
Texas Health Allen
09.2021 - 03.2022
Home Infusion Nurse
BrightStar Care
08.2021 - 12.2021
Charge Nurse
Trusted Health
05.2021 - 08.2021
Cardiovascular Step Down / CVPCU
Nomad Health
09.2020 - 03.2021
RN
William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital / UT Southwestern
03.2018 - 09.2020
RN
Texas Health Resources Presbyterian Dallas
10.2016 - 03.2018
RN
Medical City Dallas
02.2015 - 06.2016
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
UT Arlington
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