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Carrie Hauk Davis

Sanger,TX

Summary

Skilled nursing professional with 20 years of experience in both inpatient and outpatient care. Passion for providing the highest quality of medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and family members. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff RN

VIVO Infusion
07.2022 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
  • Monitored vital signs and other indicators to detect changes in patients conditions promptly.
  • Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing compassionate, attentive, and empathetic care.
  • Served as a preceptor for new nurses, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices to improve their skills and confidence.
  • Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based practices and individualized care plans.

Labor and Delivery Charge Nurse

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton
08.2017 - 07.2022
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the unit by consistently enforcing infection control measures, maintaining equipment in proper working order, and ensuring emergency preparedness plans were up-to-date and wellpracticed.
  • Managed complex cases involving multiple specialties, coordinating consults and referrals as needed to ensure comprehensive care planning.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for high-risk patients, resulting in improved clinical outcomes.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with physicians regarding patient status changes or concerns, facilitating timely interventions and appropriate care adjustments.

Labor and Delivery Charge Nurse

Covenant Hospital Plainview
04.2014 - 08.2017
  • Provided compassionate care during critical situations, offering emotional support to both patients and their families throughout the birthing process.
  • Optimized resource utilization by effectively managing staffing levels and scheduling according to patient acuity and census data.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, collaboration, and open communication among staff.
  • Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

Registered Nurse, Newborn Nursery

Medical City Arlington
04.2014 - 08.2014
  • Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care by actively seeking feedback from families on their nursery experience and implementing necessary improvements.
  • Expedited diagnostic testing processes through efficient coordination with laboratory services, ensuring timely results for critical decision-making in newborn care.
  • Provided emotional support to families facing challenging situations such as birth complications or infant illnesses.
  • Streamlined communication between nursing staff, physicians, and ancillary departments to optimize patient care outcomes.

Registered Nurse, Pre-Op/PACU/RN Circulator

North Texas GI Center
03.2009 - 04.2014
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • 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.

Staff RN

Accolade Home Health Care
06.2008 - 03.2009
  • Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patients conditions promptly.
  • Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based practices and individualized care plans.
  • Advocated for the needs of patients within the healthcare system while maintaining confidentiality and respecting patients rights.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

Charge Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Covenant Health Plainview
08.2004 - 06.2008
  • Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings that resulted in more comprehensive patient care plans.
  • Enhanced patient care by coordinating and supervising nursing staff in the labor and delivery unit.
  • Provided mentorship and guidance to less experienced nurses, fostering a supportive workplace culture in the labor and delivery unit.
  • Advocated for patients rights while addressing any ethical concerns arising during prenatal care or postpartum recovery periods.

Staff RN, ICU

Covenant Hospital Lakeside
10.2006 - 10.2007
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
  • Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patients conditions promptly.
  • Supported patients emotional well-being by building trust-based relationships and practicing active listening techniques.
  • Implemented appropriate interventions based on assessment findings to maintain or improve patients health status.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX
08.2004

Skills

  • Perioperative nursing
  • Clinical judgment
  • Obstetrics and gynecology
  • Patient Safety
  • Patient Care
  • Patient Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Decision-Making

Certification

RNC-OB

Timeline

Staff RN

VIVO Infusion
07.2022 - Current

Labor and Delivery Charge Nurse

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton
08.2017 - 07.2022

Labor and Delivery Charge Nurse

Covenant Hospital Plainview
04.2014 - 08.2017

Registered Nurse, Newborn Nursery

Medical City Arlington
04.2014 - 08.2014

Registered Nurse, Pre-Op/PACU/RN Circulator

North Texas GI Center
03.2009 - 04.2014

Staff RN

Accolade Home Health Care
06.2008 - 03.2009

Staff RN, ICU

Covenant Hospital Lakeside
10.2006 - 10.2007

Charge Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Covenant Health Plainview
08.2004 - 06.2008

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Carrie Hauk Davis