Carrie Cummings
Honea Path,SC
Summary
Accomplished Intensive Care Registered Nurse with a proven track record of employment. Years in Healthcare, adept in hemodynamics monitoring and demonstrating exceptional critical thinking. Enhanced patient care through advanced cardiac life support and effective communication, significantly improving patient outcomes. Skilled in both technical and interpersonal aspects of nursing, ensuring high levels of patient satisfaction and care excellence.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Self Regional Healthcare
Greenwood , SC
03.2014 - 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.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining focus on providing exceptional patient-centered care within a fast-paced critical care environment.
- Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
Registered Nurse
Mary Black Health System
Spartanburg, SC
12.2010 - 05.2012
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of all relevant information related to patient progress, treatments administered and other pertinent data.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care with a focus on empathy, communication, and professionalism.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety, reducing hospital-acquired infections, and streamlining workflow processes on the unit.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration for optimal patient care by effectively communicating with physicians, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Exhibited excellent time management abilities by efficiently coordinating tasks such as wound dressing changes, blood transfusions, and diagnostic tests within strict time frames.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Mary Black Health System
Spartanburg, SC
05.2012 - 04.2016
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
Patient Care Technician
Greenville Memorial Hospital
Greenville, SC
08.2008 - 04.2009
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
Production Worker
Beverage- Air -Carrier
Honea Path, SC
02.1999 - 05.2008
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Assisted in training new employees on production processes, ensuring a seamless integration into the team.
- Participated in cross-functional teams to address production issues, leading to smoother operations.
Textile Worker
Chiquola Mills
Honea Path, SC
03.1987 - 01.1999
- Labeled and packed yarn on carts to prepare for shipment.
- Removed waste, damaged tubes and imperfect yarn from floor to keep focus on functional products.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SC08-2010
Skills
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- ECG
- Intravenous therapy
- Neurological monitoring
- Telemetry monitoring
- Metabolic function monitoring
- Organ donor procedures
- Renal function management
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Ventilator management
- End of life care
- Clinical judgment
- Cardiac monitors
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Family advocacy
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Education
- Time management abilities
- Blood transfusion
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- S.C. Driver's License
- Stroke Certification
- Preceptor Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Self Regional Healthcare
03.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Mary Black Health System
05.2012 - 04.2016
Registered Nurse
Mary Black Health System
12.2010 - 05.2012
Patient Care Technician
Greenville Memorial Hospital
08.2008 - 04.2009
Production Worker
Beverage- Air -Carrier
02.1999 - 05.2008
Textile Worker
Chiquola Mills
03.1987 - 01.1999
Associate of Science - Nursing
Piedmont Technical College