Carrie Parente
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with over 20+ years of experience with direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability 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 and respectful attitude.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Emerus AHN Neighborhood Hospital
09.2020 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive education on medications, procedures, and lifestyle modifications.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
Registered Nurse, PCU; Cardiac;Medical/Surgical Nurse
Forbes Regional Hospital
05.2001 - 06.2020
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry Unit
University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center
06.1996 - 05.2001
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided care to patients with advanced cardiac disease
- Developed proficiency in the management and care of Swan Ganz and arterial catheters.
- Responsible with administration and titration of various inotropic agents, milrinone, digoxin, dopamine and dobutamine.
- Skin care consultant
Registered Nurse Medical-Surgical Telemetry Unit
Montefiore Hospital
06.1995 - 06.1996
- Hired as a Staff Nurse. Promoted to role of Preceptor to new hires and charge nurse within first year.
- Adapted to diverse work assignments including cardiology, surgery and medical unit.
- Proficient in veni puncture and IV insertion.
Registered Nurse;Resource
Westmorland Regional Hospital
01.1995 - 06.1995
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Hired as a Resource Nurse, adapted to change of assignments daily.
- Gained knowledge and skills through various assignments on specialty units.
- Supervised Nurses aids and LPN's.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA05-1994
Skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Preventative health
- Intravenous therapy
- Critical care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Care Plan Development
- Telemetry interpretation
- Cardiac monitoring
Certification
- BLS certified
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Trauma Certified
- Stroke Certified
Timeline
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Emerus AHN Neighborhood Hospital
09.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, PCU; Cardiac;Medical/Surgical Nurse
Forbes Regional Hospital
05.2001 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry Unit
University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center
06.1996 - 05.2001
Registered Nurse Medical-Surgical Telemetry Unit
Montefiore Hospital
06.1995 - 06.1996
Registered Nurse;Resource
Westmorland Regional Hospital
01.1995 - 06.1995
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Duquesne University