Carrie Wise
Simpsonville
Summary
Compassionate and results-driven Employee Health Nurse with over 23 years of nursing experience, including extensive expertise in labor and delivery, obstetrics, and prenatal education. Proven ability to conduct health screenings, ensure HIPAA compliance, and deliver engaging patient education. Skilled in antepartum testing, limited sonogram, and ultrasound procedures. Recognized for strong communication, teamwork, and leadership in fostering employee wellness and workplace safety. Adept in patient care management, emergency response, and infection control, with a reputation for efficiency, adaptability, and consistently high-quality outcomes. Motivated professional who thrives both independently and collaboratively, quickly mastering new skills while maintaining a strong work ethic and empathetic approach to care.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Employee Health Nurse
Baptist Health Louisville
06.2019 - Current
- (Hybrid position : EH Clinic & Remote/Work from Home)
- Administered health screenings for employees in compliance with workplace safety regulations.
- Collaborated with HR to manage employee health records and maintain confidentiality.
- Works alongside nurses and providers within the Employee Health Services (EHS) program under the supervision of a program manager, delivering various components of the program such as new candidate health screening, annual health compliance, respirator clearance and fit testing, booster immunizations, drug screens, cognitive screening, and post-exposure services for the adult population across the health system. Services provided to minors with permission from a parent or legal guardian.
- Provided guidance on health benefits and resources available to employees.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehensible terminology.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Baptist Health Louisville
10.2006 - 06.2019
- Assisted in the delivery of newborns, providing guidance and support to mothers during labor and delivery.
- Provided assessment of high-risk obstetric patients on admission to Labor and Delivery Unit.
- Monitored fetal heart rate patterns using electronic fetal monitoring equipment.
- Provided information, guidance and hands-on clinical care to support pregnant women.
- Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth in hospitals and health clinics.
- Leveraged equipment and administered medications, supporting labor, delivery and care of newborns.
- Documented patient progress notes according to hospital policy and procedures.
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Complied with OSHA standards for healthcare professionals to minimize or eliminate risk of infection.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences during labor and delivery.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by obstetricians.
- Maintained accurate and detailed patient records and charts.
- Evaluated patient's response to treatments administered by adjusting dosages accordingly.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Identified complications during labor or delivery requiring medical attention or intervention.
- Implemented individualized nursing care plans for laboring mothers and newborns.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Monitored maternal and fetal vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Assisted in childbirth procedures, providing hands-on support to patients.
- Educated families on labor processes and post-delivery care options.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Administered medications and IV therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Documented patient progress and care activities in electronic health records.
- Provided emotional support to expectant mothers and their families during labor.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a sterile environment during deliveries.
- Educated patients on labor process expectations and provided emotional support throughout labor.
- Provided postpartum care for new mothers, including assessments, education and counseling.
- Consulted with physicians and other members of care team to identify and assist with complications.
- Maintained a safe environment for both mother, baby before, during and after labor, delivery.
- Discharged mothers and babies after patiently guiding parents through at-home care and follow-up medical care.
- Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members regarding patient care plans.
- Instructed patients on proper nutrition requirements while pregnant or lactating.
- Briefed next-shift nurses thoroughly on condition, status, and needs of mother and newborn.
- Prepared and sanitized delivery rooms and instruments and prepared patients physically and emotionally for delivery.
- Performed regular checkups on expectant mothers in order to monitor their health status.
- Coordinated discharge planning, including follow-up appointments and home care instructions.
- Initiated breastfeeding techniques upon request from mother and family member.
- Demonstrated compassion and empathy towards all patients while maintaining professional boundaries at all times.
- Conducted postpartum evaluations to ensure health and well-being of mother and baby.
- Participated in professional development activities to stay current with best practices in maternal and newborn care.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Registered Nurse- Prenatal/Certified Childbirth Educator
Desert Hospital
06.2005 - 07.2006
- Trained and mentored staff members in obstetrics nursing and care.
- Provided expectant parents with evidence-based information and support about pregnancy, labor, and the birthing process, including pain management techniques, decision-making, and newborn care.
- Connected families with resources within the community.
Registered Nurse- Limited Sonograms/NST testing
Dr. Herb Brar, Perinatologist
06.2005 - 06.2006
- Provided compassionate care to high-risk pregnant patients under perinatologist supervision.
- Performed and evaluated NSTs and limited sonograms.
- Assisted with prenatal testing procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital
07.1991 - 06.2006
- Provided direct patient care for women, and their infants, during labor and the postpartum period.
- Provided assessment of high-risk obstetric patients on admission to Labor and Delivery Unit.
- Assessed each mother and baby and developed an individualized plan of care.
- Provided information, guidance and hands-on clinical care to support pregnant women.
- Maintained a safe environment for both mother, baby before, during and after labor, delivery.
- Monitored fetal heart rate patterns using electronic fetal monitoring equipment.
- Educated patients on labor process expectations and provided emotional support throughout labor.
- Consulted and collaborated with physicians and other members of the health care team to provide the best plan of care for each patient.
- Consulted with physicians and other members of care team to identify and assist with complications.
- Provided education and support to mothers and families before, during, and after delivery, following hospital policies and procedures.
- Possessed the ability to make quick decisions by using critical thinking and good professional judgment.
- Instructed patients on proper nutrition requirements while pregnant or lactating.
- Discharged mothers and babies after patiently guiding parents through at-home care and follow-up medical care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN09.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA05.1991
Skills
- Conducting health screenings
- Experience in HIPAA compliance
- Electronic health record management
- Immunization administration
- Employee health management
- Patient education
- Patient care coordination
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Analytical problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Healthcare regulations adherence
- Workplace hazard management
- Healthcare documentation practices
- Strategic task management
- Problem-solving skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Student mentorship
- Time management abilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Team building
- Creative problem solving
- Clinical assessment
- Crisis management
- Health screening
- Clinical judgment
- Health promotion
- EMR / EHR
- Intravenous therapy
- Medication administration
- Neonatal resuscitation (NRP)
- Chronic disease management
- Vitals monitoring
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Basic emergency life support
- Certified in CPR
- IV management
Affiliations
- Perinatal Loss Committee Member - (January 2006-June 2019)
- Hazardous Hospital Decontamination Team - (May 2010- June 2019)
- Unit Preceptor for new hires and new grads - (October 2017- June 2019)
- Preceptor Committee- Lead RN - (October 2017- June 2019)
- Hospital Linen Committee- (July 2018- June 2019)
- Peer Interviewing Team Committee - (2018- June 2019)
- Cross-Disciplinary Simulation Drills with Women's 6Park unit & Labor and Delivery Unit - ( 2018- June 2019)
- Nursing Quality Council Member - ( 2013- 2015)
- Shared Governance Committee Member- ( 2013- 2016)
Certification
- Registered Nurse - State of California (1991-2006)
- Registered Nurse - State of Kentucky (2006-present)
- OB Ultrasound Certified - State of Kentucky (2006-present)
- Inpatient Obstetric Nurse Certification (RNC-OB) - State of California (2005-present)
- Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) - State of Kentucky (2012-present)
- Certified Childbirth Educator (CCE) - State of California (2004-present)
- Hospital Validator: RFT Mask fitting, Phlebotomy, glucometer (2008-2019)
Languages
Spanish: Limited
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Employee Health Nurse
Baptist Health Louisville
06.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Baptist Health Louisville
10.2006 - 06.2019
Registered Nurse- Prenatal/Certified Childbirth Educator
Desert Hospital
06.2005 - 07.2006
Registered Nurse- Limited Sonograms/NST testing
Dr. Herb Brar, Perinatologist
06.2005 - 06.2006
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital
07.1991 - 06.2006
Associate of Science - Nursing
Long Beach City College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Certificates
- Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) - State of Kentucky (2006-2019)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - State of Kentucky (2006-April 2020)
- Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS)- State of Kentucky (Exp date 11/2026)
- Basic Life Support Instructor (BLS Instructor)- State of Kentucky ( 2006- 2019)
- Staff II RN/ Star Level 3 - (Since hire date 2006-June, 2019)