Chelsey Carter
HIBBING,MN
Summary
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Spectrum, Home Health Care
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Delivered patient care in various home settings while ensuring safety and comfort throughout treatment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans based on patient assessments.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patients' conditions to inform care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on treatment protocols and health management techniques to promote adherence.
- Implemented infection control measures to reduce the risk of hospital-acquired infections in home care settings.
- Assisted with activities of daily living, fostering independence and dignity in patients.
- Conducted health assessments to evaluate patient progress and adjust care plans accordingly.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care delivery and safety.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Grand Itasca Hospital
04.2023 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans based on patient assessments.
- Educated patients and families on treatment protocols and health management techniques to promote adherence.
- Administered intravenous therapies and maintained infusion sites to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Coordinated follow-up appointments and referrals to specialty services based on patient needs.
- Facilitated discharge planning by preparing patients and families for ongoing care needs post-treatment.
- Documented nursing interventions and patient responses accurately to comply with regulatory standards.
- Engaged in continuous education and training to stay current with best practices in home health care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Traveling ICU Registered Nurse
Primetime Health
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Educated patients'' families about complex medical conditions, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their loved one''s care plan.
- Promoted patient safety by adhering to infection control protocols and diligently monitoring for potential complications.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration through effective communication with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Applied strong interpersonal skills to establish rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds while providing culturally-sensitive care.
- Reduced patient length of stay by efficiently managing acute critical care needs and facilitating timely discharge planning.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing expert clinical care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices in the ICU setting.
Registered Nurse
Primetime Health-travel Nusring
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, addressing concerns and facilitating communication with healthcare providers.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives within the ICU by participating in committee meetings and offering recommendations based on clinical experiences.
- Optimized medication administration safety by double-checking dosages against physician orders and monitoring for potential drug interactions or allergies.
- Streamlined documentation processes through diligent record-keeping, ensuring accurate reflection of patient status and treatments administered.
- Maintained professional growth through pursuit of continuing education opportunities, enhancing competency in critical care nursing practice.
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
Ely Bloomenson Community Hospital
07.2014 - 07.2019
- Administered medications safely and effectively, adhering to established protocols and guidelines.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify urgent medical needs and prioritize interventions.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medication use, and health management strategies.
- Implemented infection control practices to reduce hospital-acquired infections and ensure patient safety.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation of patient care activities in electronic health records.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on emergency procedures and departmental protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and reported significant changes to the healthcare team for prompt action.
- Assisted in triaging patients upon arrival to the Emergency Department, ensuring timely treatment.
- Executed life-saving interventions such as CPR, intubation, and defibrillation during critical situations in the Emergency Department.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic procedures by providing necessary equipment, preparing patients for exams, and ensuring accuracy of test results.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information using electronic medical records systems, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to hospital policies and procedures for medication administration.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Essentia Health
05.2010 - 07.2012
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hibbing Community College
Hibbing MN05-2012
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Mesabi Range Community College
Eveleth MN05-2010
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Direct assistance with intubation, EKG's, procedures, CPR/defib, IV placement, Cental lines, arterial lines, PICC lines
- Triage/charge nurse
- Chemotherapy/biologics
- Training of new staff
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- IV setup
- Patient management
- Telemetry monitoring
- Taking vitals
- Lab result interpretation
- Emergency response
- High level of autonomy
- RN license # 2143871
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS- Basic life support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Spectrum, Home Health Care
05.2025 - 07.2025
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Grand Itasca Hospital
04.2023 - 07.2024
Traveling ICU Registered Nurse
Primetime Health
09.2022 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse
Primetime Health-travel Nusring
01.2022 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
Ely Bloomenson Community Hospital
07.2014 - 07.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Essentia Health
05.2010 - 07.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hibbing Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Mesabi Range Community College