Carrie Newman
Yuba City,Ca
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with diverse experience in direct patient care, interdisciplinary collaboration and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs. Knowledgeable about EMR charting and medication administration. Excellent written and communication skills working across all levels within an organization. Patient care oriented bringing forth compassion and a desire to support patients during the healing process. Strong leadership skills, team player, positive problem focused critical thinker.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospital Acute Services Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita Kidney Care, Inc.
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive care for all patients undergoing dialysis.
- Improved patient outcomes through diligent monitoring of vital signs and timely intervention when necessary.
- Increased patient safety by adhering to strict infection control protocols throughout the entire dialysis process.
- Reduced complications by accurately assessing patients'' needs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans as needed to optimize health outcomes while minimizing potential risks.
Hospital Acute Services Administrative Assistant/Scheduler
DaVita Kidney Care, Inc.
09.2006 - 08.2023
- Communicated with physicians across multiple physician groups to coordinate patient treatments, communicate resources available and create treatment schedule
- Managed up to 100 treatments daily with a team of 30+ nurses, providing assignments, follow up, and changes as needed based on patient acuity changes
- Data entry using Microsoft Excel, Smartsheet, Cureatr and various other programs to ensure accurate and timely recording of information and communication
- Ensured accurate billing for all services rendered by auditing documentation and creating invoices
- Served on a specialized corporate initiative team for billing improvements, provided insight and input on specific needs and recommended changes during beta testing phase.
Certified Patient Care Technician
DaVita Kidney Care, Inc.
09.2002 - 01.2006
- Ensured accurate testing of equipment and supplies to be used for treatment
- Initiated dialysis treatments in a clinical setting under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
- Accessed different fistula types using aseptic technique
- Continuous monitoring of treatment for up to 4 patients communicating any changes per PCT scope of practice to Charge Nurse
- Obtained and charted vital signs and patient reactions to treatment before, after and during treatment.
Education
Associate Degree: Nursing -
05.2023
GPA: 4.0
Associate Degree: Science with Major in Biology-Allied Health -
05.2018
GPA: 3.8
Associate Degree: Natural Science -
05.2018
GPA: 3.8
Skills
- Effective communication skills
- Vitals monitoring
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Vascular Access Management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Stress Management Abilities
- Lab result interpretation
- Hemodialysis expertise
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Healthcare policy adherence
- Electronic medical records proficiency
- Emergency response abilities
- Medication and IV administration
- Compassionate and Caring
- Problem-solving abilities
- Infection Control
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Accurate Documentation
- Critical Thinking
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Affiliations
- 01/01/22, current, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
- 08/01/21, current, California Nursing Student Association
Timeline
Hospital Acute Services Dialysis Registered Nurse - DaVita Kidney Care, Inc.
08.2023 - Current
Hospital Acute Services Administrative Assistant/Scheduler - DaVita Kidney Care, Inc.
09.2006 - 08.2023
Certified Patient Care Technician - DaVita Kidney Care, Inc.
09.2002 - 01.2006
Butte College - Associate Degree: Nursing,
Yuba College - Associate Degree: Science with Major in Biology-Allied Health,
Yuba College - Associate Degree: Natural Science,
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