KARLA SPENCER
SAINT JAMES,United States
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Next Move
Hannibal, MO
09.2022 - Current
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
- Performed health education activities with patients to promote understanding of medical condition and self-care skills.
- Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress toward desired outcomes.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
RN, Emergency Department
St Bernard's Five Rivers Medical Center
Pocahontas, AR
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Provided initial assessment of patients and identified changes in their condition.
- Carried out physician orders accurately while following established nursing standards of care.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Organized workflows within the Emergency Department efficiently while ensuring quality patient outcomes.
- Instructed and educated patients about their conditions, medications, and self-care skills.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergent or crisis situations.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
RN, Step Down Unit
TaleMed
Terre Haute, IN
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
RN, Medical Telemetry
TaleMed Group
Denison, TX
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
RN, Medical-Telemetry
TaleMed
Springfield, MO
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Monitored vital signs and other symptoms of patients in the COVID-19 unit.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for COVID-19 patients.
- Provided direct patient care to individuals with confirmed and suspected COVID-19, including administering medications, treatments, and oxygen therapy.
- Utilized personal protective equipment when providing direct care to protect both staff and patients from transmission of the virus.
- Provided emotional support to family members of critically ill or deceased patients due to complications from COVID-19.
RN, Medical-Telemetry
American Traveler, Dzeel, TotalMed
, Missouri, Arkansas, Iowa
10.2015 - 11.2020
- Within a 5 year span beginning October 2015 to November 2020, I took on multiple travel nurse roles with 3 travel nursing agencies. Each of these positions were similar in the included responsibilities below:
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Phelps Health Medical Center
Rolla, MO
06.2014 - 10.2015
- Provided direct care to patients in the operating room, including pre-operative and post-operative care.
- Collaborated with anesthesiologists and surgeons during operative procedures.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by adhering to safety protocols.
- Organized supplies for each procedure ensuring that necessary equipment was available when needed.
- Prepared and maintained patient charts for accuracy of all data collected during nursing care.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills when communicating with physicians, staff members, and patients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Lincoln University-Fort Leonard Wood
Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri05-2013
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Next Move
09.2022 - Current
RN, Emergency Department
St Bernard's Five Rivers Medical Center
05.2022 - 07.2022
RN, Step Down Unit
TaleMed
05.2021 - 05.2022
RN, Medical Telemetry
TaleMed Group
03.2021 - 05.2021
RN, Medical-Telemetry
TaleMed
12.2020 - 03.2021
RN, Medical-Telemetry
American Traveler, Dzeel, TotalMed
10.2015 - 11.2020
RN, Medical-Surgical
Phelps Health Medical Center
06.2014 - 10.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Lincoln University-Fort Leonard Wood
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