CASEY CLARK-ARENAS
Moultrie,GEORGIA
Summary
Adept and dedicated, this Registered Nurse from Colquitt Regional Medical Center excels in emergency and specialized care, including leading a COVID unit. With a blend of hard skills like medication administration and soft skills such as effective communication, this professional thrives in high-pressure environments, demonstrating a commitment to patient care and team collaboration.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN INSTRUCTOR
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
03.2024 - Current
- Instructed throughout LPN cohorts, including subjects of physical assessment, vital signs, the nursing process, IV therapy, respiratory care, and emergency care.
- Assisted with the check-off process to ensure student competency, including: Foley catheters, nasogastric tubes, wound care, physical assessment, and vital signs.
- Educated on the use of the blackboard for grading and exam proctoring.
- Facilitated active learning opportunities through small group discussions which increased student engagement in the classroom setting.
- Mentored pre-licensure nursing students through their clinical practicum experiences.
- Created multiple assessments including exams, quizzes, papers, and presentations that assessed student knowledge of course material.
- Provided direct clinical supervision to advanced practice nurses in acute care settings.
- Fostered an environment of respect among all students regardless of gender identity or cultural background.
- Coordinated clinical placements for pre-licensure nursing students within local healthcare facilities.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Colquitt Regional Medical Center
06.2019 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care, medication management, and health maintenance.
- Prioritized critical thinking skills in assessing patient conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented complications or deterioration of health status.
- Advocated for patient needs by coordinating resources and services across departments effectively.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues and supervisors.
CORRECTIONAL REGISTERED NURSE
Colquitt Regional Medical Center
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Provide care to an under served community
- Administer medications orally and intramuscularly
- Complete admissions of new patients to determine health history and reconcile medications
- Extensive education on medications and interventions provided to the patient
- Working closely with providers to complete patient care
REGISTERED NURSE (EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT)
Colquitt Regional Medical Center
04.2022 - 10.2023
- Triaged patients to determine ESI level
- Participated multiple times in cardiac arrest situations, requiring CPR, cardiac medications, and intubation
- Provided care to a vast array of patients from pediatrics to geriatrics
- Placement of psychiatric patients in the appropriate facilities
- Management of intubated patients on critical, titratable drips
- Insertion of invasive devices such as: intravenous catheters, Foley catheters, nasogastric tubes
- Performed tests including: urine pregnancy tests, occult blood tests, and COVID swab tests
- Assisted with procedures such as: pelvic exams, stitch/suture placement, incision and drainage, ultrasound IV guided access, intubation
REGISTERED NURSE (COVID UNIT)
Colquitt Regional Medical Center
05.2019 - 04.2022
- Charge nurse on the COVID unit providing leadership, experience, and assistance to other nurses on the unit
- Treated patients diagnosed with COVID-19 through medications, oxygen therapy, and invasive devices
- Created nursing care plans relevant to the patient’s medical condition
- Delivered medication orally, intramuscularly, intravenously, and through NG tubes and PEG tubes
- Provided education regarding treatment, medications, and plan of care to patients and family members
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing - undefined
Western Governor's University
Utah11.2023
Associates of Science in Nursing - undefined
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Georgia04.2019
Skills
- Diligent student
- Hardworking nurse
- Well-versed communicator
- Avid team-player
- Devoted Leader
Certification
Basic Life Support, American Red Cross, 2022-12-01
Timeline
LPN INSTRUCTOR
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
03.2024 - Current
CORRECTIONAL REGISTERED NURSE
Colquitt Regional Medical Center
10.2023 - 03.2024
REGISTERED NURSE (EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT)
Colquitt Regional Medical Center
04.2022 - 10.2023
RN, Medical-Surgical
Colquitt Regional Medical Center
06.2019 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE (COVID UNIT)
Colquitt Regional Medical Center
05.2019 - 04.2022
Bachelors of Science in Nursing - undefined
Western Governor's University
Associates of Science in Nursing - undefined
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College