Carol Crowder
Zirconia,NC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, administration, MDS, supervision, 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
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Tryon Estate
Tryon , NC
01.2016 - 12.2021
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated 20-40 patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options per shift.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Staff Registered Nurse /MDS Coordinator
Life Care Of Hendersonville
Hendersonville, NC
01.2011 - 12.2015
- Provided direct patient care for 20-30 patients per shift, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Oversaw delivery of care for 20-40 patients per shift on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Completed data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
- Trained staff in correct techniques for completing and signing MDS assessments.
- Reviewed missing assessment reports and analyzed issues for leadership team.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Woodlands Of Furman
Travelers Rest, SC
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.
- Managed care from admission to discharge daily.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Educated 10-25 patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options per shift.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Interim Director of Nursing
Laurels Of Hendersonville
Hendersonville, NC
04.2004 - 05.2006
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care up to 30-40 employees per shift.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect for 100 employees.
Charge Register Nurse
Carolina Village
Hendersonville, NC
05.2000 - 04.2003
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care for 25 patients per shift, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Administered medications and treatment for up to 25 patients per shift and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered Nurse - Cardiac Unit
Pardee
Hendersonville, NC
06.1999 - 04.2000
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses for up to 20 patients per shift.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Science
Blue Ridge Community College
Flat Rock, NC05.1999
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Blue Ridge Community College
Flat Rock, NC05.1999
Skills
- In-service Programs
- Interdepartmental Functions Coordination
- Employee Training Program
- Employee Work Scheduling
- Risk Management
- Employee Supervision
- Critical Thinking
- Administrative Staff Supervision
- Clinical Staff Management
- Problem Resolution
- Patient Advocacy
Timeline
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Tryon Estate
01.2016 - 12.2021
Staff Registered Nurse /MDS Coordinator
Life Care Of Hendersonville
01.2011 - 12.2015
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Woodlands Of Furman
01.2008 - 01.2010
Interim Director of Nursing
Laurels Of Hendersonville
04.2004 - 05.2006
Charge Register Nurse
Carolina Village
05.2000 - 04.2003
Registered Nurse - Cardiac Unit
Pardee
06.1999 - 04.2000
Associate of Applied Science - Science
Blue Ridge Community College
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Blue Ridge Community College
Similar Profiles
DAN DENTONDAN DENTON
General Manager of General Store at Tryon International Equestrian CenterGeneral Manager of General Store at Tryon International Equestrian Center
Margeddy CruzMargeddy Cruz
Housekeeper at Fort Tryon Center for Rehabilitation and NursingHousekeeper at Fort Tryon Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Brittney TurnerBrittney Turner
Marketing Director at Tryon Family Dentistry / Highland Implant CenterMarketing Director at Tryon Family Dentistry / Highland Implant Center
Katherine Michelle StevensKatherine Michelle Stevens
Product Expert and Concierge at Mercedes-Benz of AshevilleProduct Expert and Concierge at Mercedes-Benz of Asheville
Kelly AndersonKelly Anderson
Customer Service Representative at OptimumCustomer Service Representative at Optimum