Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Additional Information - Clinical Rotations
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Kierstin Carlin

Houston,US

Summary

Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Licensed Registered Nurse with a year of OR experience in a Level 1 Trauma Hospital. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse Operating Room (Circulator)

HCA Kingwood Hospital
08.2024 - Current
  • Assessed patient conditions pre-surgery, ensuring readiness and contributing to successful outcomes and reduced complications.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Coordinating with pre-operative staff by performing full assessments, starting PIV's, assuring all required documents and necessary steps are completed for surgery.
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
  • Coordinated with surgical teams to streamline operations, enhancing procedural efficiency and patient care quality in multiple specialties such as Orthopedics, General, Urology, Plastic, Neuro and Gynecology surgeries.
  • Maintained precise surgical records to ensure compliance and uphold high standards of patient safety.
  • Respond to life-threatening complications, executed diagnostic tests, administrating blood products and monitor patients' status to maximize their well-being at all stages of the operating process.
  • Implemented post-op care protocols, leading to noticeable improvements in patient recovery times and satisfaction.
  • Provided compassionate patient support, fostering a reassuring environment and building trust with patients and families.
  • Introduced a digital tracking system for surgical instruments, resulting in enhanced inventory control and reduced preparation time.
  • Intuitive Da Vinci Surgical System, EPOC, iSTAT, and MediTech trained.

Certified Medical Assistant

University Of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
04.2015 - 12.2021
  • Lead MA for Pediatric Leukemia/ Lymphoma and Nephrology clinic.
  • Documented accurate vital signs and health history in patient's EMR, EPIC/EMR and Cerner Bridge experience.
  • Collected and documented patient's medical data prior to chemotherapy/ treatment.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by processing specimens.
  • Coordinated with other healthcare professionals for patient referrals, ensuring seamless transition and continuation of care.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Performed sterile techniques (dressing changes, PICC/ CVC/ Port A-Cath care).
  • Experience in Pediatric Ambulatory treatment center and inpatient unit.
  • Active participate in department committee's (Pediatric Lean Project, Chem 10 trainer, MA super user/ One Connect, weekend coverage for HPV clinic and Retention committee).
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.

Education

Associate Degree - Nursing

San Jacinto Community College (Central)
Pasadena, TX
03.2024

Medical Assistant Studies - undefined

Everest Institute
Austin, TX
01.2012

High School Diploma - undefined

Round Rock High School
Round Rock, TX
01.2011

Skills

  • Direct Patient Care
  • Medication Administration
  • Infection Control
  • Sterile Techniques
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Phlebotomy
  • Epic EMR and Medi-Tech
  • Teamwork
  • Vaccine Administration

Certification

  • Registered Nursing License, Texas Board of Nursing, 03/2024- Current
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), 11/2024- Current
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 11/2024- Current
  • Certified Medical Assistant, 07/2012

Additional Information - Clinical Rotations

  • HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland, Spring 2022
  • Sugarland Health Care Center, Spring 2023
  • West Oaks Hospital/ Psychiatric Center, Spring 2023
  • St. Joseph Women's Center, Summer 2023
  • South Shaver Elementary, Pasadena ISD, Fall 2023
  • Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital, Fall 2023/ Spring 2024

Timeline

Registered Nurse Operating Room (Circulator)

HCA Kingwood Hospital
08.2024 - Current

Certified Medical Assistant

University Of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
04.2015 - 12.2021

Medical Assistant Studies - undefined

Everest Institute

High School Diploma - undefined

Round Rock High School

Associate Degree - Nursing

San Jacinto Community College (Central)

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