Carrie Porter
Ballwin,MO
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in delivering high-quality patient care across diverse settings. Proven ability to communicate effectively and collaborate within teams to achieve optimal outcomes. Strong organizational skills ensure timely completion of tasks and adherence to protocols.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Surgical Evaluation Center
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
St. Louis, MO
06.2022 - Current
- Deliver direct patient care, including health history assessment, and health status evaluation.
- Assess patient needs through interviews and observation techniques.
- Complete vital sign assessments to support overall patient evaluation.
- Educate individuals and families on infection prevention prior to surgical procedures.
- Document necessary patient information in electronic medical records.
- Obtain specimens and perform EKG tests using established protocols.
- Identify improvement opportunities within unit processes and systems.
Registered Nurse
Advanced Spine Institute
St. Louis, MO
06.2016 - 06.2022
- Scheduled, pre-certified, and verified benefits for surgeries, diagnostic tests, and procedures.
- Communicated and provided information to other surgeons' offices regarding surgery and scheduling.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessment and evaluation of health status, development of individualized plans of care, and implementation of nursing interventions undergoing operative or other procedures.
- Developed teaching plans for patients and families, covering pre-operative instructions and post-operative pain management strategies.
- Collaborated effectively with team members while also working independently to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Managed multiple tasks efficiently, maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Fostered strong patient relationships through compassionate communication during visits and phone interactions.
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
St. Louis, MO
09.2013 - 06.2016
- Assessed patient conditions using critical thinking skills to identify complications and intervene.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and hospital protocols.
- Conducted ongoing patient assessments, alerting supervising clinician of any abnormal findings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members, utilizing strong communication skills for optimal patient outcomes.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic medical records according to established standards.
Loan Processor
Wells Fargo Financial
Belleville, IL
10.2002 - 09.2010
- Performed high-volume, time-sensitive tasks related to the loan documentation process, which included researching and problem-solving, ensuring compliance with customer loyalty, quality, and timeliness standards.
- Exhibited time management and organizational skills in order to effectively prioritize multiple objectives to achieve goals.
- Ordered all required verifications and conducted follow-up with the customer or internal contacts as needed.
- Consistently provided a high level of customer service throughout the loan process.
- Demonstrated the ability to perform tasks with limited supervision.
Credit Manager
Wells Fargo Financial Services Company
Belleville, IL
05.2000 - 10.2002
- Developed knowledge of company products, policies, procedures, and underwriting requirements.
- Informed prospective and existing customers of loan programs, rates, policies, underwriting requirements, and loan procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, and customer service skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Goldfarb School of Nursing - Barnes Jewish College
St. Louis, MO04-2013
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL12-2000
Skills
- Patient assessment and education
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Dependability
- Compassion and empathy
Certification
- Missouri RN license
- Illinois RN license
- BLS for Healthcare Providers
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Surgical Evaluation Center
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Advanced Spine Institute
06.2016 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
09.2013 - 06.2016
Loan Processor
Wells Fargo Financial
10.2002 - 09.2010
Credit Manager
Wells Fargo Financial Services Company
05.2000 - 10.2002
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Goldfarb School of Nursing - Barnes Jewish College
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
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