Christina Carter
Sallisaw,OK
Summary
Caring and compassionate Student Nurse well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. Responds to emergencies with grace and calm mentality. Demonstrated success in delivering superior care to multiple patients, balanced with high-volume task load. Attentive and focused healthcare professional offering hours of hands-on experience in hospital environments. Successful in quickly building rapport with patients and families. Highly proficient in patient care, assessments, medication administration and health education. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level registered nursing position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Delivered high-quality care to neonates in intensive care units.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Delivered high-quality care to NICU patients in hospital facility.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sequoyah East Nursing Center
02.2009 - 07.2014
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Supported needs of 73+ residents under long-term care.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Carl Albert State College
Poteau, OK05.2023
Skills
- Compassionate Caregiver
- First Aid
- Monitor Vitals
- Catheter Change and Preparation
- Charting Expertise
- Monitoring
- Equipment Selection
- Quality Patient Care
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Family Communication
- Efficient and Reliable Team Player
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Intake Recording
- Recording Vital Signs
- Measuring Bodily Fluids
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Critical Thinking
- Oral Hygiene
- Active Listening
- Microsoft Excel
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Medical Procedures Understanding
- Emotional and Social Support
- Wound Care
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Biological Specimen Handling
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Wheelchair Assistance
- Quick Problem Solver
- Infection Control
- Medication Assistance
- Documenting Behaviors
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Performing Patient Intakes
- Primary Care
- Admitting Support
- Promoting Healthy Habits
- Activity Planning
- Infection Control Procedures
- Patient Safety Management
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Patient-Focused Care
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
08.2014 - 08.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sequoyah East Nursing Center
02.2009 - 07.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Carl Albert State College
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