Carrie Savickas
Gaylord
Summary
Compassionate United States Air Force Veteran and Registered Nurse with extensive experience in patient care, triage, and care coordination within fast-paced environments. Skilled in managing high-stress situations and difficult patients while fostering strong relationships through empathetic communication and exceptional customer service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Alpine Adult CRU
Gaylord
10.2024 - Current
- Performed routine assessments to quickly identify changes in patient conditions, ensuring timely interventions.
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions in a clinical setting.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Delivered emotional support to patients, enhancing their comfort and well-being during treatment.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Assessed and evaluated effectiveness of interventions through continuous monitoring of patient responses.
Registered Nurse
ER Observation Unit, Lehigh Valley Hospital
Allentown
09.2021 - 07.2023
- Conducted routine assessments to identify changes in patient conditions promptly.
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions, ensuring timely interventions for optimal recovery.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to create and implement individualized care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Counseled patients on medication side effects and lifestyle changes, promoting better health management.
Registered Nurse
LVPG Family Medicine
Hamburg
03.2020 - 09.2021
- Triage patient inquiries to assess urgency and direct care appropriately.
- Managed telephone consultations, responding promptly to address patient needs.
- Upheld confidentiality and privacy standards while processing sensitive information to protect patient trust.
- Implement triage protocols to streamline patient assessment processes effectively.
- Led a team of five Licensed Practical Nurses to ensure efficient telephone triage operations.
- Determined whether a caller's complaint is an emergency situation requiring immediate referral to a physician or urgent care facility.
- Provided emotional support and reassurance to distressed callers, enhancing their sense of safety and care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all triage encounters and treatments provided.
Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
LVHN Neurosurgery
Allenton
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Triage patient inquiries to assess urgency and direct care appropriately.
- Uphold confidentiality and privacy standards while handling sensitive information.
- Provide emotional support and reassurance to patients during phone consultations.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all triage encounters and treatments provided.
- Communicated triage information to primary care team to discuss disposition.
- Conducted follow-up calls with patients for evaluation of treatment plans.
- Assessed symptoms and guided callers on whether to seek immediate medical attention or wait for scheduled appointments, ensuring proper care pathways.
- Participated in continuing education activities related to telephone triage nursing practices.
- Followed up with physicians regarding test results or other requests made during the telephone triage encounter.
- Championed patient needs within interdisciplinary team, facilitating implementation of tailored treatment plans.
- Assessed patient's post-operative sites for any issues and healing progress.
Registered Nurse
Observation Unit, Lehigh Valley Hospital
Allentown
11.2014 - 05.2019
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Conducted routine assessments to promptly identify changes in patient conditions and inform care decisions.
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions in a clinical setting.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices and hospital policies, ensuring adherence to standards of care.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Provided emotional support to patients, fostering a compassionate care environment.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cedar Crest College
Allentown, PA08-2014
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Care plan development
- Infection control
- Patient care
- Electronic health records
- Clinical teamwork
- Patient education
- Health advocacy
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Policy compliance
- Stress mitigation
- Culturally sensitive care
- Compassion and empathy
- Professional bedside manner
- Communication skills
Accomplishments
- Nominated twice for the National Daisy Award
- Graduate of Lehigh Valley Health Network's Nurse Residency Program. Pennsylvania's First Nurse Residency Program to Receive "Accreditation with Distinction" From The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Certification
- Registered Nurse License Number: 4704407000
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Alpine Adult CRU
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
ER Observation Unit, Lehigh Valley Hospital
09.2021 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse
LVPG Family Medicine
03.2020 - 09.2021
Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
LVHN Neurosurgery
05.2019 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse
Observation Unit, Lehigh Valley Hospital
11.2014 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cedar Crest College