Charla Stinson
Mount Juliet,TN
Summary
Diligent Registered Nurse with background in Medical-Surgical nursing, skilled in managing complex medical conditions and supporting patient recovery. Demonstrated expertise in critical thinking and effective communication. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Renal/Dialysis, 43 Bed Unit
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West
06.2025 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention. Nurse: Patient ratio: 1:5
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Registered Nurse-Inpatient Rehab, 17/30 Bed Unit
Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital-
11.2011 - 06.2025
- Develop, implement, and evaluate an individual plan of care for each patient working with the interdisciplinary team and patient to set appropriate goals to include but not limited to patients with strokes, spinal cord injuries, or traumatic brain injuries
- Implement physician orders, to include medication administration, nutritional care, hygiene care, respiratory, wound care, bowel and bladder management, with an average nurse to patient ratio, 1: 7
- Communicates abnormal findings of assessment and/or changes in patient condition to physician and/or nursing management or senior hospital leaders
- Assume the responsibility of Charge Nurse for either a 17 or 30 bed unit when needed and as assigned
- Instructs patients/caregivers on tests, procedures, treatments, and medications in easy understandable terms
- Implements emergency response to crisis situation in absence of senior management
- Functions as a team player by assisting other co-workers with direct patient care, answering lights, and other duties as needed
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN12-2000
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Shelby State Community College
Memphis, TN05-1996
Skills
- Medication and IV administration (ie Insulin/Heparin drip protocol)
- Direct patient care/Wound Care
- Patient assessments/Physical assessments ie vital signs
- Infection control measures
- IV setup
- Patient monitoring/Telemetry monitoring
- Professional bedside manner
- Licensed RN
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Diabetes Management
- Telemetry monitoring
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)- American Heart Association
Certified Registered Rehabilitation Nurse (CRRN)-American Rehabilitation of Nurses (ARN)
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Renal/Dialysis, 43 Bed Unit
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West
06.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse-Inpatient Rehab, 17/30 Bed Unit
Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital-
11.2011 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Memphis
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Shelby State Community College
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