Karissa Locklear
Raeford,NC
Summary
Compassionate Chemo Certified Registered Nurse licensed in North Carolina with 2 years of experience in Oncology and Mother Baby care. Delivers high-quality patient support and coordinates interdisciplinary treatment plans in fast-paced environments. Excels in clinical practice, time management, and teamwork, ensuring patient needs are prioritized.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
First Health of the Carolinas Moore Regional Hospital
08.2026 - Current
- Assessed postpartum mothers and newborns, monitoring vital signs, pain levels, and recovery progress.
- Administered medications and treatments while maintaining compliance with maternal and neonatal care protocols.
- Coordinated care with obstetric and pediatric teams to support individualized mother-baby treatment plans.
- Educated families on breastfeeding techniques, newborn care, and discharge instructions for safe home recovery.
- Documented assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary staff to promote patient safety, comfort, and continuity of postpartum care.
- Facilitated effective communication between family members, physicians, and nursing staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated new parents on proper infant care techniques, including breastfeeding, bathing, and swaddling.
ONCOLOGY NURSE
Moore Regional Hospital
07.2024 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients diagnosed with cancer and those with a history of oncology-related conditions.
- Administer medications, treatments, and therapies while monitoring patient responses and outcomes.
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Assess, manage, and educate patients regarding symptoms, treatment side effects, and disease processes.
- Deliver compassionate emotional support and patient-centered care to patients and families throughout diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
NURSE EXTERN
Moore Regional Hospital
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Delivered safe, quality care to oncology and medical-surgical patients under the supervision of registered nurses.
- Assisted with medication administration, patient assessments, and daily nursing care activities.
- Developed strong skills in prioritization, time management, and collaboration while caring for multiple patients.
- Performed clinical procedures including IV insertion, Foley catheter insertion, nasogastric (NG) tube care, and enteral feedings.
- Contributed to positive patient outcomes through effective communication and teamwork with healthcare professionals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Wilmington12-2025
Associates Degree - Nursing
Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst05-2024
Skills
- Maternal Health Nursing
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessment
- IV Insertion
- Foley Catheter Insertion
- NG tube care
- Care Coordination
- Patient education
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Maternal assessment
- Prenatal care
- Infant assessment
- Patient & Family Education
- Newborn Vital Monitoring
- Basic life support
- Compassionate and caring
Certification
- BLS/ACLS Certified
- Chemotherapy Certified - March 2026
- NRP Certified- October 2026
Timeline
Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
First Health of the Carolinas Moore Regional Hospital
08.2026 - Current
ONCOLOGY NURSE
Moore Regional Hospital
07.2024 - Current
NURSE EXTERN
Moore Regional Hospital
08.2023 - 06.2024
Associates Degree - Nursing
Sandhills Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina at Wilmington