Heather Carter
Effingham hospital
Lakeland,Florida
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience
Compassionate Registered Nurse specializing in medication and IV administration. Enhanced patient outcomes through effective collaboration with medical teams and patient education. Delivered high-quality care by adapting to evolving patient needs and ensuring thorough patient assessments.
Work History
Registered Nurse
2 Months- Administered medications to optimize recovery for swing bed patients
- Provided pain management to enhance comfort and recovery for post-op patients
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and updated care plans to support safe, individualized treatment.
- Administered medications and monitored responses, maintaining accuracy with medication administration protocols.
- Coordinated care with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to streamline patient treatment and discharge planning.
Registered Nurse
3 Years 10 Months- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and optimize care processes.
- Monitored patient vital signs, promptly responding to changes to ensure safety and comfort.
- Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment plans and preventive measures.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care to ensure patient comfort and dignity.
- Administered wound care treatments to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Managed patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pumps to ensure effective pain relief.
- Conducted electrocardiograms (EKGs) to monitor heart activity and diagnose conditions.
Patient Care Technician
1 Year 3 Months- Monitored patient vital signs and promptly reported changes to nursing staff to facilitate timely interventions.
- Assisted with daily living activities to enhance patient independence and comfort.
- Assisted in daily living activities, promoting patient independence and comfort.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create and implement personalized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bachelor of Science - General With Math And Science Focus
High School Diploma
Skills
Head to toe assessment
Medication and IV administration
Direct patient care
Patient safety
Admission and discharge
Central line care
NG tube insertion and management
Telemetry monitoring
Blood transfusion
Diabetes management
Wound care
Oxygen therapy and management
Patient safety
SBAR communication
Certification
BLS, ACLS, Bachelors of Nursing
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Effingham hospital
06.2026 - 08.2026Read More
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph/Candler
07.2022 - 05.2026Read More
Patient Care Technician
East Georgia Regional Center
04.2021 - 07.2022Read More
North Hardin High School
High School Diploma
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Indiana University
Bachelor of Science from General With Math And Science Focus
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Georgia Southern University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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