Ciara Chase
Summary
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.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel RN, MSCU
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Travel RN, Telemetry-Oncology-Stroke Unit
Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Educated patients on such topics as nutrition, medication side effects, and proper skin treatments after radiation.
Travel RN, Cardiac Transplant Unit
Vanderbilt Medical Center
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Worked closely with special patient population of heart transplants before and after surgery
Travel RN, Float Pool
Vanderbilt Medical Center
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Floated on all units from ICU, ED, cath lab, step downs, oncology, trauma, and tele.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Documented through Epic EMR
Travel RN, Acute Ventilator Unit
Maine Medical Center
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Weaned patients off ventilators
Travel RN, Respiratory Step Down
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Documented through Allscripts EMR
Travel RN, Cardiac ACU
Sacred Heart Health System
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Delivered outstanding patient care before and after open heart surgery.
Travel RN, Cardiac Step Down
St. Lukes Medical Center
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Travel Nurse, Cardiac Step Down
CHI St. Joe
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in Cerner EMR.
- Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
- Developed relationships with patients and families to understand medical history and care needs.
Trauma Registered Nurse, Step Down & ICU
Lee Health System
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Observed patient condition and notified physician of patient reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidents.
- Collaborated with patient, family and healthcare team in open discussion to identify mutual goals based on nursing assessment and nursing diagnosis.
- Maintained and upgraded knowledge, skills, nursing practice and competencies affecting quality of nursing care and re-licensure.
- Assessed and provided primary, secondary and tertiary care to patients in hospital care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hodges University
08.2020
Associate of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Hodges University
Naples, FL08.2018
Skills
- Telemetry monitoring
- Cardiac Care
- Family Education
- Cardiac monitoring
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Education
- Patient Assessments
Certification
NIHSS
ACLS
BLS
RN, BSN
Timeline
Travel RN, MSCU
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
07.2024 - 10.2024
Travel RN, Telemetry-Oncology-Stroke Unit
Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital
01.2024 - 07.2024
Travel RN, Cardiac Transplant Unit
Vanderbilt Medical Center
10.2023 - 01.2024
Travel RN, Float Pool
Vanderbilt Medical Center
07.2023 - 10.2023
Travel RN, Acute Ventilator Unit
Maine Medical Center
01.2023 - 06.2023
Travel RN, Respiratory Step Down
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
04.2022 - 01.2023
Travel RN, Cardiac ACU
Sacred Heart Health System
04.2022 - 08.2022
Travel RN, Cardiac Step Down
St. Lukes Medical Center
03.2022 - 04.2022
Travel Nurse, Cardiac Step Down
CHI St. Joe
11.2021 - 03.2022
Trauma Registered Nurse, Step Down & ICU
Lee Health System
10.2020 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hodges University
Associate of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Hodges University
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