CARRIE PRINCE
Los Alamitos,CA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering excellent clinical knowledge with natural ability to lead well as shown by many years of Charge Nurse experience. Diverse experience in staff supervision and problem solving with physicians, nurses and ancillary staff. Has assisted in leading teams to both Kenya and Uganda to care for the impoverished communities there. Passionate, organized and eager to learn.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center
07.2018 - Current
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educate family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Answer codes quickly and orchestrate efficient, skilled medical care.
- Educate patients and answer questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Regularly work as Relief Charge Nurse in all areas of department including the Psychiatric Holding and treatment area and Triage.
Assistant Clinical Director
Kaiser Downey
09.2020 - 10.2020
- Trained staff on implementation of rapidly changing protocols for covid-19
- Supported both physicians and nurses as well as ancillary staff during 12 hour shifts in the middle of the pandemic
- Interacted effectively with clinical staff and patients by using active listening and interpersonal skills.
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
University of California-Irvine
01.2007 - 07.2018
- Full Time Charge Nurse for up to 28 Nurses during 12-hour shifts from 2015-2018
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking ways to improve processes and treatments
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow
- Treated patients with strokes, various traumas, comas and many other acute emergent medical conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Registered Nurse – Burn ICU Department
University of California-Irvine
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Cared for patients with burns ranging from minor to 90% BSA
- Maintained open communications with Residents and Physicians to ensure patients received the best care possible
- Advocated for patients so that their physical and emotional needs would be met
- Floated to different ICU's and competently cared for medical and surgical ICU patients
- Monitored patients’ various medication drips and ventilators.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Education
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
Colorado Technical Univ
01.2021
AS Nursing - undefined
Golden West College
01.2004
Skills
- Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience with the last 10 years in roles of leadership including Charge Nurse and Relief Charge Nurse
- Good problem solving tools with vast experience in working with physicians and nurses
- Excellent communications skills as a leader
Accomplishments
- Part of UPC at UCI 2014-2018
- Collaborated with team to create new protocols to the triage system at UCI in 2018
- Charge Nurse of the Year at UCI in 2018
- Collaborated with team to create new protocols to the traige system at Kaiser in 2024
Certification
- California Registered Nurse, 634389
- BLS-Basic Life Support, 2004 - Present
- PALS – Pediatric Life Support, 2004 – Present
- ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 2004 – Present
- MICN – Mobile Intensive Care Nurse, 2015 – 2018
- PMAB – Prevention/ Management of Aggressive Behavior, 2008 - Present
Skillshighlights
- Charge Nurse
- Skilled in conducting physical exams
- Trained and experienced in a Level 1 trauma center
- Experienced with all ages including pediatrics
- Triage trained
- Enthusiastic Caregiver
- Broad ER experience
- Medication administration expert
References
- Chrystal Mataalii, 323-680-7749, Previous supervisor
- Sepi Reissmueller, 714-244-9285, Previous co-worker
Seeking
A Nurse Manager Position where I can leverage my unique experiences as a seasoned Charge Nurse in one of the largest Level 1 Burn and Trauma Centers in Southern California, along with over two decades experience in Emergency and Trauma medicine.
Timeline
Assistant Clinical Director
Kaiser Downey
09.2020 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center
07.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
University of California-Irvine
01.2007 - 07.2018
Registered Nurse – Burn ICU Department
University of California-Irvine
01.2004 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
Colorado Technical Univ
AS Nursing - undefined
Golden West College
- California Registered Nurse, 634389
- BLS-Basic Life Support, 2004 - Present
- PALS – Pediatric Life Support, 2004 – Present
- ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 2004 – Present
- MICN – Mobile Intensive Care Nurse, 2015 – 2018
- PMAB – Prevention/ Management of Aggressive Behavior, 2008 - Present
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