Catherine Carlton

∙ Perform comprehensive nursing assessments upon admission, identifying withdrawal risks and co-occurring medical or psychiatric conditions.

∙ Administer detox medications per orders, standing orders and adjusting dosages based on patient response and protocol guidelines.

∙ Track and document withdrawal progression using CIWA-A, CIWA=B and COWS tools, initiating rapid interventions when scores indicate deterioration.

∙ Collaborated with healthcare professionals to deliver integrated and patient-centered care.

∙ Educated clients and families on detoxification process and recovery strategies to enhance understanding and engagement.

∙ Facilitated group therapy sessions to foster peer support and enhance recovery outcomes.

∙ Maintain thorough and accurate client documentation.

• Completed patient admissions through thorough assessments of symptoms, medical history, and current health status, developing and implementing tailored plans of care.
• Deliver patient education on medical conditions, treatment options, medication management, and self-care to improve understanding, adherence and long-term health outcomes.
• Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary health teams to coordinate patient care and facilitate referrals, ensuring continuity of care and follow-up services.
• Conducted comprehensive chart audits and analyzed audit reports to identify documentation trends and ensure regulatory compliance, providing targeted education and feedback to management post-audit.

• Completed patient admissions and sick-call evaluations through comprehensive assessments of symptoms, medical history, and current health status to determine nursing interventions and administer medications per standing orders, established protocols, and provider directives.
• Perform a broad range of clinical nursing procedures, including wound care, suture and staple removal, medication administration (including MAT), immunizations, IV insertion, visual acuity screenings, emergency response, and suicide risk monitoring in accordance with established nursing policies and protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care, facilitate referrals, and ensure seamless continuity of care and appropriate follow-up services.
• Provide patient education and clinical guidance on diagnoses, treatment options, medication management, and self-care strategies to promote informed decision-making, treatment adherence, and improved health outcomes.
• Utilized electronic health records (EHR) to document patient encounters, assessments, interventions, and medications, ensuring individualized care plans addressed patient needs and supported continuity of care.

• Perform dialysis treatments, including vascular access cannulation, medication administration, and continuous monitoring of patient response in accordance with physician orders and established clinical protocols.
• Conduct comprehensive patient admission assessments to identify individual healthcare needs, develop individualized care plans, and implement appropriate nursing interventions.
• Respond promptly and effectively to medical emergencies by performing timely assessments and implementing established emergency protocols and life-saving interventions.
• Supervised, mentored, and trained nursing staff and dialysis technicians on clinical dialysis procedures and patient safety practices to uphold organizational standards of care and improve team competency.
• Collaborated in interdisciplinary patient rounds and meetings to align on patient care and treatment plans, ensuring comprehensive and coordinated approaches.
• Educated patients on medical conditions, treatment options, medications, and self-management strategies through clear, concise, patient-centered communication to enhance understanding and engagement.

• Lead multidisciplinary healthcare teams to achieve clinical goals, improve patient outcomes, and support high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Oversee patient care processes to maintain high standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across clinical operations.
• Managed departmental budgets to optimize resource allocation and deliver cost-effective patient care services.
• Direct patient admissions and discharges while coordinating care plans to ensure safe transitions and continuity of care.
• Supervised, trained, and mentored staff to improve clinical competency and job satisfaction while ensuring adherence to standards of care.
• Implement organizational policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and survey readiness.
• Evaluate staff performance, identify areas for improvement, and support professional development and ongoing training initiatives.

• Perform dialysis treatments, including vascular access cannulation, medication administration, and continuous monitoring of patient response in accordance with physician orders and established clinical protocols.
• Conducted comprehensive patient admission assessments to identify healthcare needs, developed individualized care plans, and implemented nursing interventions to enhance patient outcomes.
• Supervised, mentored, and trained nursing staff and dialysis technicians on clinical dialysis procedures and patient safety practices to ensure adherence to organizational policies and standards of care.
• Respond promptly and effectively to medical emergencies by performing timely assessments and implementing established emergency protocols and life-saving interventions.
• Provide patient education on medical conditions, treatment options, medications, and self-management strategies using clear, concise and patient-centered communication.
• Participated in interdisciplinary patient rounds and meetings to discuss patient care and treatment plans.