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Work History
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Kara Woolard

Rustburg,VA

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

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN, Critical Care

LewisGale
Salem, VA
04.2023 - Current
  • Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
  • Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
  • Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.

RN, Critical Care

VCU Health
Richmond, VA
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.

Registered Nurse

Lynchburg General Hospital
09.2018 - 04.2022
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) -

Virginia Department of Health Professions
07.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05.2018

Skills

  • Cardiovascular Monitoring
  • Hemodynamic Monitoring
  • Central Line Management
  • Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Chest Tube Management
  • Neurological Assessment
  • Intravenous Therapy Administration
  • Wound care management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Blood Transfusion Administration
  • Patient Safety
  • Pain Management
  • Task Prioritization

Certification

NIH Certification

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

References

Available Upon Request

Timeline

RN, Critical Care

LewisGale
04.2023 - Current

RN, Critical Care

VCU Health
04.2022 - 08.2022

Registered Nurse

Lynchburg General Hospital
09.2018 - 04.2022

Registered Nurse (RN) -

Virginia Department of Health Professions

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Liberty University

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