Destiney Carroll, RN
Greensburg,LA
Summary
Established yet growing Registered Nurse with a proven track record at multiple facilities enhancing patient recovery rates and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in emergency care and trauma nursing, coupled with exceptional teamwork and problem-solving abilities, significantly improved patient care delivery processes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ER Registered Nurse
Hood Memorial Hospital/Southern Eval Travel Agency
08.2024 - Current
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Increased efficiency within the triage system by prioritizing cases based on severity levels.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues across departments, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall patient care delivery processes.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail under pressure during busy shifts in the ER department.
ER Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse
Ochsner Medical Center
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
LPN
Shiftkey Nursing Travel Agency, LLC
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Enhanced cultural competency through exposure to diverse patient populations, enabling more inclusive and empathetic nursing care.
- Enhanced patient recovery rates by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and conducting regular assessments.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality nursing care and addressing individual needs during travel assignments.
LPN, General Surgery
North Oaks Medical Center
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
ER LPN
Baton Rouge General Hospital
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
LPN
Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Contributed to a positive work culture by maintaining a supportive attitude, resolving conflicts effectively, and demonstrating strong collaboration skills with colleagues.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality medical-surgical care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Efficiently prioritized clinical tasks in response to changing patient needs throughout each shift.
- Prevented complications through vigilant observation of post-operative patients recovering from various surgical procedures.
LPN, Nursing Home
Liberty Community Living Center
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA05.2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwest Mississippi Community College
Summit, MS05.2024
Certificate in Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Southwest Mississippi Community College
Summit, MS06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology
Southern University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA05.2017
Skills
- BLS/ACLS/PALS
- EKG Interpretation
- IV Insertion
- Cardiac monitoring
- Emergency Care
- Trauma Nursing
- Medication Administration
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Delegation and Motivation
- CPR Certification
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- MOAB
- CPI
- TB testing certified (State of Mississippi)
Timeline
ER Registered Nurse
Hood Memorial Hospital/Southern Eval Travel Agency
08.2024 - Current
ER Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse
Ochsner Medical Center
01.2024 - 08.2024
LPN, General Surgery
North Oaks Medical Center
07.2023 - 11.2023
ER LPN
Baton Rouge General Hospital
06.2022 - 06.2023
LPN
Shiftkey Nursing Travel Agency, LLC
05.2022 - 12.2023
LPN
Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital
01.2022 - 05.2022
LPN, Nursing Home
Liberty Community Living Center
08.2021 - 01.2022
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- MOAB
- CPI
- TB testing certified (State of Mississippi)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwest Mississippi Community College
Certificate in Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Southwest Mississippi Community College
Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology
Southern University And A&M College
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