KATHLEEN CARSON
Summersville,WV
Summary
Dedicated nursing student and ER technician with hands-on experience providing compassionate, patient-centered care in fast-paced clinical environments. Comfortable assisting with emergency procedures, patient assessments, vital signs, specimen collection, and mobility support while maintaining strict safety and infection-control standards. Known for staying calm under pressure, communicating clearly with patients and healthcare teams, and balancing multiple tasks efficiently. Passionate about learning, supporting patient safety, and contributing positively to high-acuity emergency care settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Technician
St. Joesph's Hospital
Buckhannon, WV
08.2025 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted in emergency procedures, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Prepared and maintained medical equipment for optimal functionality.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care delivery.
- Implemented process improvements that increased workflow efficiency in the ER.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Improved patient care by efficiently performing emergency room procedures such as wound dressing, splinting, and CPR.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability in fast-paced environments by managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high levels of accuracy under pressure.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Maintained a clean and organized emergency room environment to ensure optimal patient safety and comfort.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
Nurse Assistant
Mountain State Urgent Care
Summersville, WV
06.2022 - Current
- Assist physician with injections and small procedures, check patients in, check patients out, assess vitals, get medical histories, computer work, filing and printing records, prior authorizations for outpatient procedures, giving shots, cleaning.
- Supported medical staff in performing procedures and administering medications effectively.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas for optimal safety and efficiency.
Babysitter
Friends And Family Members
04.2016 - Current
- Care for children ages 1 month to 9 years. Feeding, changing, entertaining.
Nurse Extern
St Joeseph Hospital
Buckhannon, WV
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted nursing staff in delivering patient care and monitoring vital signs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support patient treatment plans.
- Administered medications under supervision, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Documented patient progress and communicated updates during shift handovers.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions and resources.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of nursing stations and patient areas.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance clinical skills and knowledge base.
- Observed procedures to learn best practices for patient care and emergency response.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
Waitress
The Ranch WV
Canvas, WV
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Waitressing tables, running the cash register, setting people, cleaning tables, handling orders, managing others on the floor.
- Reason for leaving: To finish the last couple months of high school.
Waitress
Alfredos Italian restaurant
Summersville, WV
05.2020 - 02.2021
- Waitressing tables, running the cash register, setting people, cleaning tables, handling orders.
- Reason for leaving: New job
Caregiver
Older Man
Summersville, WV
05.2017 - 04.2020
- Spend time with older man, assist with feeding and ADL's, assist with exercise and transfers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kolbe Academy Homeschool Curriculum
05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon, WV05-2026
Skills
- Basic nursing care & activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Mobility assistance, transfers, lifts, and positioning
- Hygiene, bathing, grooming, toileting, and incontinence care
- Nutrition assistance, feeding, and thickened-liquid use
- Wound, ostomy, and skin care
- Diabetic care and glucose monitoring
- Respiratory care and oxygen therapy
- Cardiac monitoring and vital-signs assessment
- Neurological, orthopedic, and behavioral health care
- Substance-abuse and mental health support
- Comprehensive patient assessments
- Vital-sign measurement and monitoring
- Intake & output tracking and documentation
- Cardiac, respiratory, and neurological monitoring
- Seizure and allergic-reaction management
- Aseptic technique and infection control
- PPE use and isolation precautions
- Foley catheter insertion and care
- Phlebotomy, venipuncture, and specimen collection
- Enemas, splinting, and orthopedic support
- CPR, AED, and emergency response procedures
- Airway management and environmental emergency care
- Patient safety protocols and fall prevention
- Mechanical lift and mobility-aid safety
- Proper body mechanics and injury prevention
- Restraint application and monitoring
- Sanitization and environmental safety procedures
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Accurate clinical documentation and record-keeping
- Computer systems, registers, and healthcare technology
- Communication with interdisciplinary teams and external organizations
- Patient and family education
- Health promotion and disease-management teaching
- Discharge and self-care instruction
- Team collaboration and communication
- Time management and multitasking
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Attention to detail and organization
Certification
CPR & BLS
Seizure Recognition First Aid
Stop The Bleed
Timeline
Emergency Room Technician
St. Joesph's Hospital
08.2025 - Current
Nurse Extern
St Joeseph Hospital
06.2025 - 08.2025
Nurse Assistant
Mountain State Urgent Care
06.2022 - Current
Waitress
The Ranch WV
01.2021 - 12.2021
Waitress
Alfredos Italian restaurant
05.2020 - 02.2021
Caregiver
Older Man
05.2017 - 04.2020
Babysitter
Friends And Family Members
04.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
Kolbe Academy Homeschool Curriculum
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Personal Information
Title: Student Nurse
Interests
- Exercising
- Traveling
- Reading
- Baking