Carrie Pelz
Fort Dodge,IA
Summary
Registered nurse with extensive UnityPoint Health experience in patient advocacy and nursing staff leadership. Track record of improving patient satisfaction through targeted care interventions. Skilled in complex problem-solving and accurate documentation using electronic health records.
Overview
1
1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Support Specialist
Biolife Plasma Services
Ames, Iowa
08.2026 - Current
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Reviewed laboratory results with patients while ensuring confidentiality.
- Verified donor eligibility through BioLife medical history screening and compliance checks.
- Monitored donor reactions and supported emergency response procedures.
- Documented donor information in BioLife records and tracking systems.
- Educated donors on donation process, hydration, and post-donation care.
Registered Nurse
UnityPoint Health
Fort Dodge, Iowa
01.2004 - 08.2025
- Coordinated care with physicians, surgeons, and nursing staff to support unit operations.
- Coordinated nursing care for patients in same day surgery, endoscopy, and pre-admissions units.
- Maintained patient monitoring during anesthesia and reported condition changes to team.
- Identified patient condition changes through routine assessments and responded with appropriate action.
- Supported medication delivery through oral, IV, and intramuscular administration during treatment.
- Delivered prescribed medications and treatments in line with policies and clinical protocols.
- Elevated patient care quality through supervision and mentoring of junior nursing staff.
- Built skill level of junior nurses and students through technique training and instruction.
- Supported timely diagnostic testing and specialist referrals to address patient needs.
- Monitored staffing levels and adjusted coverage for changing unit needs.
- Resolved patient, family, and staff concerns with calm leadership.
- Strengthened nursing practice through professional development workshops and continuing education.
Education
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge05-2002
Skills
- Healthcare coordination
- Patient documentation
- Patient education
- Process improvement
- Complex Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Family advocacy
- High level of autonomy
Certification
- ACLS Certified
- BLS Certified
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Month in August of 2016
Timeline
Medical Support Specialist
Biolife Plasma Services
08.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse
UnityPoint Health
01.2004 - 08.2025
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing
Iowa Central Community College