Carrie Pollack
Simi Valley,CA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse bringing 22 years experience treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Expert multi-tasker capable of prioritizing clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings. Dedicated and compassionate with progressive career history in 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, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Dedicated part time House Supervisor well-versed in using strong leadership and clinical abilities to provide exceptional care to every individual in the facility. Proven ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with patients, families, colleagues and everyone involved in the healthcare process..
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Moorpark College
05.2023 - Current
- Enhanced clinical learning experiences by incorporating innovative teaching strategies and relevant case studies.
- Assisted in curriculum development to ensure alignment with accreditation standards and best practices in EMS education.
- Evaluated student performance through ongoing assessment, providing constructive feedback and promoting academic growth.
- Provided a supportive learning environment by addressing individual student needs and fostering open communication.
Night Nursing Supervisor
Adventist Health Simi Valley
11.2019 - Current
- Organized department in accordance with administrative guidelines in order to provide specified nursing services to meet legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines.
- Coordinated nursing care for patients and participated in patient and family education.
- Confidently directed overall operation of nursing services and patient care.
- Investigated and reported all incidents per hospital policies.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Delegated tasks and provided leadership for multiple nursing staff and support personnel.
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
Registered Nurse
Adventis Health Simi Valley
02.1998 - Current
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Audited charts daily and reviewed all clinical documents to verify accuracy and completeness, progress towards core measurable targets and completion of appropriate patient health education.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Charge Nurse
Advenist Health Simi Valley
02.2010 - 06.2017
- Coordinated with registration staff, medics, ER staff and ER physicians to cut time between admission and treatment, improving patient outcomes and delivery of care.
- Evaluated skills of all nursing personnel and verified staff certifications were valid and up-to-date.
- Provided quality patient care and maintenance of rooms to properly comply safety, health and organizational regulations and federal, state and local rules.
- Prioritized and distributed assignments and workload based on individual staff strengths and experience.
- Evaluated patients' progress in treatment, communicating observations to physician on duty to maintain or adjust prescribed care.
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
- Trained many new nurses on hospital policies and procedures, patient care protocols, medical procedures and patient interventions.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ03.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA12.1997
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA12.1997
Skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Intravenous therapy
- Chronic disease management
- Preventative health
- Precepting
- Patient assessments
- At-risk patient care
- Professional bedside manner
- Performing EKGs
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Medication distribution
- Shared governance
- Strong clinical judgment
- Evaluations
- Employee evaluation
- Infection control and aseptic procedures
- Staff supervision
- Critical care
- Direct patient care
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
- Emergency Nurses Association
- Sigma Nu Upsilon Chapter
Certification
- BLS certified
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Registered Nurse in California
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- MICN- Mobile Intensive Care Nurse License for Ventura County
- NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Timeline
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Moorpark College
05.2023 - Current
Night Nursing Supervisor
Adventist Health Simi Valley
11.2019 - Current
Charge Nurse
Advenist Health Simi Valley
02.2010 - 06.2017
Registered Nurse
Adventis Health Simi Valley
02.1998 - Current
Master of Science - Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Moorpark College
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Moorpark College
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