Karaline Freeman
Griffin,GA
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
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Macon Medical Center
04.2022 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Server Manager
Buffalo's Cafe
08.2019 - 09.2021
- Trained servers on order management, food service quality and how to build rapport with guests.
- Welcomed and greeted guests before presenting special menu items to clients.
- Handled guest complaints in positively and offered appreciation tokens to build customer loyalty.
- Led team of servers to consistently meet customer service and sales targets.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gordon State College
Barnesville, GA12-2021
High School Diploma -
Griffin High School
Griffin, GA05-2016
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Critical care
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Emergency care
- HIPAA education
- Emergency procedures
- Wound care
- Precepting
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PALS)
- CPR/AED Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Macon Medical Center
04.2022 - Current
Server Manager
Buffalo's Cafe
08.2019 - 09.2021
- First Aid Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PALS)
- CPR/AED Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gordon State College
High School Diploma -
Griffin High School
Similar Profiles
Casey FosterCasey Foster
Non-Invasive Cardiology Nurse at Piedmont Macon Medical CenterNon-Invasive Cardiology Nurse at Piedmont Macon Medical Center
Catarena SheltraCatarena Sheltra
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department at Piedmont Macon Medical CenterRegistered Nurse, Emergency Department at Piedmont Macon Medical Center
Mason McDanielMason McDaniel
RN House Supervisor at Piedmont Macon Medical/Macon NorthRN House Supervisor at Piedmont Macon Medical/Macon North