Lily Carlson
Trafalgar,IN
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Community Health Network, adept in patient safety monitoring and compassionate care. Demonstrated leadership in a charge nurse position on a 36-bed inpatient unit, enhancing patient outcomes through effective care coordination and nursing staff mentorship. Skilled in evidence-based nursing and patient advocacy, ensuring adherence to HIPAA and hospital policies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Community Health Network
06.2021 - Current
- Oversaw the management of a 36-bed inpatient unit, ensuring efficient operations and patient care.
- Precepted nurses of diverse age ranges and experiences, educating them on hospital standards, policies, and procedures.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Participated actively in unit meetings to discuss clinical issues related to patient outcomes, care plans, staffing concerns.
Certified Home Health Aide
Elders Journey
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Assisted home-bound individuals maintain dignity with personal hygiene and care needs
- Enhanced wellbeing of individual clients with personalized support for social, mental and physical requirements
- Minimized safety hazards, arranging living spaces with patients' needs in mind
Patient Care Technician
Community South Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Kept healthcare team informed with regular updates to patient charts covering vitals, treatments and responses
- Worked alongside registered nursing staff and followed care plans
- Enhanced patient physical recovery with emotional and social support
- Resolved patient issues by quickly responding to calls and emergency issues
- Helped patients move safely with skilled mobility support
Certified Home Care Aide Visiting
Angels
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Encouraged patient independence with caring support for personal hygiene and mobility needs
- Updated records continuously with patient vitals, behaviors and symptoms
- Promoted mental health with stimulating activities and conversation
Certified Home Health Aide
Independence Home Health
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Managed well-organized schedule of rest, activity and social needs
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices or other trips, providing transportation, assistance and companionship
- Maintained clean home environment, changing linens, washing laundry and cleaning spaces.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
University of Evansville
05.2021
Academic Honors Diploma -
Indian Creek High School
05.2016
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient safety monitoring
- Patient advocacy
- Patient assessment
- Charge nurse
- Workflow and patient management
- Charting medication administration
- Patient education
- HIPAA protocol adherence
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Nursing staff leadership
- Compassionate care
- Care plan implementation
- Discharge coordination
- Medication and IV administration
- Evidence-based nursing
- Care coordination
Certification
- Registered Nurse licensed in Indiana and compact States
- BLS certified
- NIHSS certified
- Preceptor Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Community Health Network
06.2021 - Current
Certified Home Health Aide
Elders Journey
05.2020 - 08.2020
Patient Care Technician
Community South Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2019 - 12.2019
Certified Home Care Aide Visiting
Angels
05.2018 - 08.2019
Certified Home Health Aide
Independence Home Health
05.2017 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
University of Evansville
Academic Honors Diploma -
Indian Creek High School
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