Janice De Carlos
Sugar Land,TX
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with more than 25 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs. Open to learn more in different specialty areas of nursing.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for med-surgical patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Care for patients with pre-op and post-op surgery orders with planned health treatment.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign /telemetry monitoring, blood draw, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Rehab Nurse
HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball
04.2024 - 05.2025
- Educated patients and families on rehabilitation processes and discharge planning.
- Assisted in the implementation of evidence-based practices to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Delivered high-quality rehabilitative care, consistently exceeding established benchmarks for patient satisfaction scores.
- Coordinated therapy sessions, ensuring alignment with prescribed treatment goals.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques and post-discharge home management strategies to promote long-term success in recovery.
- Assessed patients' needs and provided appropriate interventions, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, improving overall treatment outcomes.
Travel Nurse
Nacogdoches Medical Center Hospital
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Monitored vital signs, telemetry, and documented changes in patients' conditions, ensuring timely interventions as needed.
- Educated patients and families on health management, treatment options, and recovery processes.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
Neuro Registered Nurse
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
07.2001 - 07.2023
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve neuro patients' outcomes and safety measures.
- Trained new nurses on best practices for patient assessment and care delivery.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify neuro changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on specific neuro patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students and new nurse during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Assigned charge nurse role facilitated unit-based neuro patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Managed neuro patients recovering from stroke, EMU, brain, and spine surgical procedures.
Rehabilitation Nurse
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Inc.
01.1999 - 06.2001
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized care plans to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient rehabilitation strategies and protocols.
- Increased patient satisfaction by establishing trusting relationships and addressing individual concerns promptly.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care techniques and providing adaptive equipment recommendations.
- Educated patients and families on medication management, reducing errors while promoting adherence to prescribed treatment regimens.
Staff Nurse
Park Manor Nursing Home
01.1997 - 02.1998
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in electronic systems.
- Responded promptly to patient inquiries, ensuring satisfaction and comfort.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New York University
New York (City), NY05-1996
Associate of Applied Science - Health Sciences
Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York (City), NY05-1994
Skills
- Direct patient care, charge nurse, preceptor
- Patient safety
- Medication and IV administration, blood transfusion
- Tracheostomy care, G-tube/ng tube care, lumbar drain
- Wound care, wound vac, wound drain care
- Infection control measures
- Patient education
Certification
- Certified
ACLS certified
BLS certified
NIH Stroke certified
- Licensed
Registered Nurse in Texas
Timeline
Staff Nurse
HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland
05.2025 - Current
Rehab Nurse
HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball
04.2024 - 05.2025
Travel Nurse
Nacogdoches Medical Center Hospital
08.2023 - 02.2024
Neuro Registered Nurse
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
07.2001 - 07.2023
Rehabilitation Nurse
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Inc.
01.1999 - 06.2001
Staff Nurse
Park Manor Nursing Home
01.1997 - 02.1998
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New York University
Associate of Applied Science - Health Sciences
Borough of Manhattan Community College