Casey Nelson
Coweta
Summary
Competent and caring Nursing professional offering 18 years coordinating and carrying out patient care in high-volume emergency room environments, including over 15 years of charge nurse experience in multiple Emergency Departments. Demonstrated ability to perform with speed and accuracy to assess patients, deliver treatments and delegate tasks. Proven history of advocating for patient needs and fostering top-quality care.
I recently gained four years of experience in the Occupational Health field working with Comp claims, accommodating restrictions, first aid treatment, immunizations, and documentation.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Duty Registered Nurse
Specialized Home Nursing
2023.05 - Current
- Fostered strong relationships with clients and families to support comprehensive social, mental and physical care.
- Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
- Prepared visit notes, updated and summarized client records and conferred with health care disciplines in providing coordinated client care.
- Private Duty Home Care Nurse for pediatric special needs child.
- Documented patient assessment, evaluation and responses to therapy to facilitate therapeutic intervention.
- Demonstrated clinical competence in administering care to support physician orders, nursing care plan and policies.
- Reported general, physical and mental condition of patients to support care initiatives.
Occupational Health Nurse
Georgia-Pacific
2017.10 - Current
- Effectively promoted superior levels of care to all employees and complied with data confidentiality and corporate regulations.
- Assessed employees' medical conditions and provided tailored counseling.
- Offered information and materials on health-related topics, including smoking cessation programs, flu prevention and proper hand washing.
- Provided company health services to employees post-hire, including vaccinations and drug testing.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
2013.11 - 2017.11
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Diagnosed and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation
1995.05 - 2016.12
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Diagnosed and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
- Participated in continuing education programs and various workshops to enhance training and nursing knowledge.
- Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Arkansas Northeastern College
Blytheville, AR05.2001
Paramedic
Delta Technical Institute
Jonesboro, AREMTA
Delta Technical Institute
Jonesboro, ARSkills
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Patient assessments
- Direct patient care
- Medication administration
- Triaging patient concerns
- Unit administration
- Medical screening
- Patient advising
- Hearing screenings
- Follow-up calls
- Patient education and counseling
- Updating computer records
- Coordinating referrals
- BAC screen/drug screen collection ability
Timeline
Private Duty Registered Nurse
Specialized Home Nursing
2023.05 - Current
Occupational Health Nurse
Georgia-Pacific
2017.10 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
2013.11 - 2017.11
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation
1995.05 - 2016.12
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Arkansas Northeastern College
Paramedic
Delta Technical Institute
EMTA
Delta Technical Institute
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