Charissa Barrett
Plumas Lake,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate RN with progressive care history in direct patient care and care coordination. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective leadership and education. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Adventist Health And Rideout
07.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.
Acute Care Manager
Orchard Hospital
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Evaluated medical necessity for requested services, ensuring alignment with established guidelines and protocols.
- Possessed awareness of illness's social ramifications, implementing customized recovery plans to improve patient situation.
- Advocated and worked with clients to complete goals and objectives on individual service plans within allotted time frame.
RN House Supervisor
Kahi Mohala Behavioral Health
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Served as a liaison between hospital administration and nursing staff, advocating for improvements that positively impacted patient care delivery.
- Exemplified strong leadership skills by serving as a mentor for new nursing staff members, providing guidance and support throughout their onboarding process.
- Promoted a safe working environment for nursing staff by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines.
Unit Coordinator/Registered Nurse Weekend Supervisor
Silver Creek Manor
03.2018 - 02.2021
- Provided and coordinated clinical services for residents/ patients in the various units and is responsible for facilitating an interdisciplinary care team. In charge of staffing coordination and weekend wound care treatments.
- Maintained a clean and organized unit environment, adhering to infection control protocols for optimal patient safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Universeity of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX12.2020
LPN Diploma - Nursing
Savannah Technical College
Savannah, GA12.2017
Skills
- Emergency Care
- Patient Assessments
- IV Insertion
- Airway Management
- Patient Stabilization
- Infection Control
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Adventist Health And Rideout
07.2022 - Current
Acute Care Manager
Orchard Hospital
04.2022 - 07.2022
RN House Supervisor
Kahi Mohala Behavioral Health
09.2021 - 04.2022
Unit Coordinator/Registered Nurse Weekend Supervisor
Silver Creek Manor
03.2018 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Universeity of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Antonio College
LPN Diploma - Nursing
Savannah Technical College
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