Carson Payne

Procedural RN

• Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure efficient procedures and optimal patient care.
• Contributed to a positive work atmosphere by fostering teamwork and open communication among colleagues.
• Promoted patient satisfaction with compassionate care during preoperative preparation, intraoperative support, and postoperative recovery.

IV Specialist

• Enhanced patient comfort by administering IV medications, fluids, micronutrients with precision and care.
• Provided education regarding IV therapies, benefits, and associated risks.
• Reduced risk of infection by maintaining sterile environments while inserting, and removing IV lines.

Emergency Department Hold/Admitting

• Received patients from Emergency department and quickly assessed and stabilized as necessary.
• Administered medications and monitored responses, assessed vitals and EKG readings via telemetry monitoring.
• Provided direct patient care, education and discharge teaching.

Progressive Care Unit/Cardiac Step-down

• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, coronary artery disease, End-stage renal disease, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Acute Care Float Pool

• Staffed medical, general surgical, ortho surgery, and neuro floors.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.

Progressive Care Unit

• Collaborated with physicians and other members of patient care team to develop and carry out appropriate plan of care.
• Educated patients, families, and caregivers, on patient diagnoses and subsequent treatment options, medications and suggested lifestyle changes.
• Advocated for patients, and helped to maintain patient autonomy throughout hospital stay and course of treatment.
• Provided competent and compassionate care from admission to discharge.