Carrie Webb, BSN, RN
Yuma,AZ
Summary
- Compassionate, highly competent, hardworking Registered Nurse with 28 years of nursing experience within various clinical environments, performing patient care activities utilizing evidence-based practice and the nursing process.
- Received 4 "exceptional" ratings on most recent work evaluation in the areas of teamwork, clinical judgement, commitment to my patients
- Received Daisy nomination
- completed evidence-based poster presentation for Grand Rounds on the prevention of post operative nausea and vomiting using aromatherapy
- Dedicated to providing high-quality patient care with a focus on safety in fast paced environments and skillfully handle difficult patients and high stress situations
- Skilled in quickly building connections with patients and coworkers to build trust and rapport in any situation through charge nurse duties, delegating, empathetic communication and a respectful attitude. A mentor and preceptor to new and existing staff
- CPAN certification, ACLS, BLS, and NRP are all current. Current member of ASPAN, current unrestricted RN licensure in Arizona.
- Work well with diverse patient populations and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care and patient advocacy
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Mother Baby
Yuma Regional Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
- Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding.
- Care of 3 to 4 couplets, performed transition assessments on newborns
- Assisted mothers in establishing breastfeeding relationships with infants with proper latching demonstrations.
- Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Equipped patients with the tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Assignments included care of 3 couplets
- Management of postpartum hemorrhage and magnesium infusions
Registered Nurse, PACU
Yuma Regional Medical Center
06.2019 - 02.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Provided clinical instructions as preceptor to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Charge nurse duties, coordinating care and the flow and throughput of patients in the department, staff scheduling, assisting with development of department policies and processes using evidence based practice
Registered Nurse, Preadmission Testing
Yuma Regional Medical Center
09.2016 - 06.2019
- Assessment and planning of patient care in the pre-admission phase of the surgical process
- Most interviews were completed via telephone in a designated time frame
- Reviewed with the patient and documented patient medical history, medications, prior surgery appropriately and concisely in the patient's medical record
- Use of critical thinking when determining the care and needs of the perioperative patient, in collaboration with anesthesia providers
- Ordering appropriate testing as needed, determined by patient's medical history and following anesthesia protocol when deciding on testing required based on surgery risk
- Preoperative teaching for patients and their family members, including the use of HIBICLENS skin wash for preop showers, pre surgery instructions
- Collaboration with anesthesia providers in determining patient needs to make sure patients are safe and cleared for surgery and anesthesia
- Use the cyracom interpreter system for patients with different languages
- Use the video remote interpreter for sign language patients as needed
Registered Nurse, PACU
Yuma Regional Medical Center
02.2004 - 09.2016
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assessment and care of adult and pediatric patients recovering from general anesthesia, regional anesthesia, spinal anesthesia and IV sedation, in a fast paced environment.
- Initiation and management of critical drips, ventilator management. Management of various lines, drains and airways.
- Patient and family education, preparing patients for discharge from Phase 1 and Phase 2 care.
- Charge nurse duties as needed
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
Yuma Regional Medical Center
04.1996 - 02.2004
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01.2017
Diploma - Nursing
Canadore College of Applied Arts And Technology
North Bay, Ontario1995
Skills
- Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patients with focus on positive patient outcomes, using evidence- based practice
- Strong emphasis on details, detail oriented, passion for teaching
- Excellent teaching skills
- Strong clinical judgement, communication, interpersonal skills
- Competent in the use of EPIC for electronic medical records
- Provide teaching and education on skills in a detailed, concise manner
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection, immunizations and vaccinations
- Enthusiastic caregiver, utilizing evidence-based practice in all areas of patient care
- Deep commitment to patient safety, advocacy and patient-family centered care
- Flexible, quick learner who adapts easily to new situations and enjoys a challenge
- Clinical leadership and supervision
- Precepting
- highly developed clinical expertise Able to assess, monitor and treat patient responses to life threatening situations
- Data Collection
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Mother Baby
Yuma Regional Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, PACU
Yuma Regional Medical Center
06.2019 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse, Preadmission Testing
Yuma Regional Medical Center
09.2016 - 06.2019
Registered Nurse, PACU
Yuma Regional Medical Center
02.2004 - 09.2016
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
Yuma Regional Medical Center
04.1996 - 02.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Diploma - Nursing
Canadore College of Applied Arts And Technology
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