Gillian T. Carter
Beaumont,Tx
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 8 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Emergency medicine and Perioperative Care specialty.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse PACU
Christus St Elizabeth Hospital
04.2024 - Current
- Expert in Phase 1 & Phase 2 Post anesthesia care
- Advanced assessments and management of airway, breathing, and circulation
- Skilled in hemodynamic monitoring and early recognition of post-op complications
- Proficient in managing emergence delirium, nausea/vomiting, and pain control
- Competent in rapid responses and code situations
- Ability to prioritize care in a fast paced high-acuity environment
- Experience with invasive lines (arterial lines, central lines) and continuous cardiac monitoring
Registered Nurse Operating Room
Christus St Elizabeth Hospital
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Expert in maintaining sterile field & ensuring compliance w/AORN standards
- Proficient in perioperative nursing care across multiple surgical specialties
- Skilled in patient positioning, skin prep, & surgical site verification
- Manage specimens, counts, implants & equipment accurately
- Conducts thorough pre-op assessments and time-outs
- Ensures patient safety, infection prevention, and risk mitigation
Registered Nurse
Beaumont Emergency Hospital
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Experience in a busy fast track and general ER setting
- Extensive experience in a Level II trauma critical care setting
- Provided direct nursing care of assigned patients
- Administered medication and therapeutic treatment as per physician orders
- Proficient in documentation, patient reassessment, and IV start administration
- Extensive experience in behavioral health area of the ER
- Proficient in the collect of any and all laboratory draws
- Daily use of I-STAT and labeling
- Daily interaction with orthopedic injuries and splinting
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Christus St Elizabeths Hospital Emergency Room
04.2019 - 09.2021
- Experience in a busy fast track and general ER setting
- Extensive experience in a Level II trauma critical care setting
- Provided direct nursing care of assigned patients
- Administered medication and therapeutic treatment as per physician orders
- Proficient in documentation, patient reassessment, and IV start administration
- Extensive experience in behavioral health area of the ER
- Proficient in the collect of any and all laboratory draws
- Daily use of I-STAT and labeling
- Daily interaction with orthopedic injuries and splinting
- Frequent placement of NG tubes and Foley catheters
- Extensive experience with wound care and dressing changes
Head Surgical Technician, Head of Surgical Services
Dr Kenneth K Barton DDS
10.2008 - 11.2017
- Prepared the surgical suite for surgeries
- Was 1st assist on cases
- Assisted in pre-op, intra-op, and post-op care of patients
- Assisted in the Administration of IV anesthesia
- Maintained patients airway throughout procedure
- Properly cleaned and sterilized equipment
- Provided weekly and monthly maintenance on Autoclave, Ultrasonic, Panoramic X-ray machines
- Took and developed Panoramic X-rays
- Ordered supplies for office (anesthesia, surgical supplies, etc)
Surgical technician
Beaumont Bone And Joint
08.2008 - 10.2008
- Prepared the surgical suite for surgeries
- Assisted in orthopedic cases, eye surgeries, and pain injection cases
Education
Associates - Nursing
Lamar State College-Port Arthur
Port Arthur, Tx12.2022
Level 2 Certification - Vocational Nursing
Lamar State College-Port Arthur
Port Arthur, TX12.2018
Associates of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Lamar State College-Port Arthur
Port Arthur, TX08.2008
Graduate - undefined
Nederland High School
Nederland, TX01.2002
Skills
- Registered nurse
- Certified in Basic Life Support/ACLS/PALS-Expiration April 2027
- Ortho-Tech/Splint technician
- Texas Registered Dental Assistant since December 2008 (Registration Number:24842)
- Proficient in the use of AED equipment
- Proficient in Excel, Word, Access, Power Point, and Outlook
- Proficient with multi-line phone systems
- Proficient with Office Machines Ex: fax machine, copier, mail machine, printer, and scanner
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Post-anesthesia care
- Airway management
Activities
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society member at Lamar State College Port Arthur Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society Member 2022 DAISY Award nomination 2020
Section name
- Flexible and adapt easy to change in environment and work scenarios
- Remaining calm and confident under pressure and stress
- Analytical, reliable, mature
- Relate to a variety of populations and cultures
- Interfacing effectively with the public and coworkers
Timeline
Registered Nurse PACU
Christus St Elizabeth Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse Operating Room
Christus St Elizabeth Hospital
06.2023 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse
Beaumont Emergency Hospital
01.2022 - 06.2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Christus St Elizabeths Hospital Emergency Room
04.2019 - 09.2021
Head Surgical Technician, Head of Surgical Services
Dr Kenneth K Barton DDS
10.2008 - 11.2017
Surgical technician
Beaumont Bone And Joint
08.2008 - 10.2008
Level 2 Certification - Vocational Nursing
Lamar State College-Port Arthur
Associates of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Lamar State College-Port Arthur
Graduate - undefined
Nederland High School
Associates - Nursing
Lamar State College-Port Arthur