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Charlotte Cost

Hartselle

Summary

Retired from nursing profession with thirty years of hands on clinical experience. Proven expertise in venipuncture and specimen handling, enhancing patient outcomes through collaborative care plans. A dedicated mentor, fostering clinical knowledge among staff while ensuring comfort and safety in procedures. Committed to continuous improvement in healthcare delivery.

Work History

Nurse Practitioner

One Medical
Birmingham, AL
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to develop individualized care plans.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
  • Educated patients on preventive health measures and chronic disease management strategies.
  • Mentored new staff in clinical procedures, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
  • Mentored nursing staff to enhance their clinical knowledge, skills, and confidence in practice.
  • Performed clinical procedures including phlebotomy, injections, collection of specimens, suturing, I&D.

Registered Nurse

Cullman Regional Hospital
Cullman, AL
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses for optimal care outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
  • Assisted in triaging patients, ensuring timely and effective treatment delivery
  • Hands on clinical task including IV insertion, phlebotomy, specimen collection, wound care

Phlebotomist

Cullman Regional Hospital
Cullman, AL
  • Collected blood samples using venipuncture and capillary techniques, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
  • Maintained accurate records of specimen collection and processing for laboratory analysis.
  • Assisted in training new staff on proper phlebotomy procedures and hospital protocols.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care and streamline sample collection processes.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

University of Alabama At Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Skills

  • Venipuncture
  • Order of draw
  • Patient care
  • Specimen handling
  • Venipuncture expertise
  • Butterfly needle technique

Timeline

Nurse Practitioner

One Medical

Registered Nurse

Cullman Regional Hospital

Phlebotomist

Cullman Regional Hospital

Master of Science - Nursing

University of Alabama At Huntsville