Debra Carroll
Registered Nurse
Huntington,WV
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Supplemental Health Care
12.2022 - Current
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Registered Nurse/Case Manager
Prestera Center For Health
09.2020 - 12.2022
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
- Coordinated rehabilitative and preventive nursing processes and procedures.
- Initiated appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
- Managed and streamlined referral queues of up to Number by efficiently prioritizing patients and clearing insurance obstacles.
Registered Nurse/Travel Nurse
Supplemental Health Care
01.2013 - 07.2020
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
Registered Nurse/Clinical Care Coordinator
Camden Clark Medical Center
01.2012 - 08.2012
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Registered Nurse
River Park Hospital
08.2011 - 10.2013
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Kentucky, Ashland Community College
Ashland Ky06.1998
Skills
- Prenatal Care
- Shared Governance
- Direct Patient Care
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Patient Discharging
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Patient Assessments
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse- 56916
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Supplemental Health Care
12.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse/Case Manager
Prestera Center For Health
09.2020 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse/Travel Nurse
Supplemental Health Care
01.2013 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse/Clinical Care Coordinator
Camden Clark Medical Center
01.2012 - 08.2012
Registered Nurse
River Park Hospital
08.2011 - 10.2013
Associate Of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Kentucky, Ashland Community College
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