Malarie Carter
Osawatomie,KS
Summary
I am an organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse with over 5 years of various experience. Talented at conducting patient assessments, developing individualized care plans and implementing prescribed orders. Successful at delivering high-quality patient care to advance recovery goals and improve overall health. With professional communication and management of multi-disciplinary teams regarding patient care and outcomes. Positive and upbeat with effective multitasking, time management and communication skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Register Nurse
Olathe Medical Center
Olathe , KS
11.2022 - Current
- Assessed and monitored cardiac telemetry patients for changes in heart rhythm.
- Performed 12-lead electrocardiograms on patients and interpreted results.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and outcomes.
- Developed comprehensive plans of care based on assessments, physician orders, lab values and other data points.
- Educated patients and families about the diagnosis, treatment plan, medications, lifestyle modifications and follow-up care.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction scores.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the Cardiac Telemetry unit.
Case Manager
Encompass Home Health
Lenexa, KS
04.2021 - 06.2023
- Developed appropriate care plans for at-risk individuals and high-risk families.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
- Optimized program resource utilization to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.
- Lowered costs while improving care quality by coordinating services and collaborating with dedicated healthcare team.
- Treated complex wounds not healed in 8 weeks, including diabetic ulcers, vascular wounds and trauma-related wounds including wound vacs, jp drains and surgical wounds
- Monitored and managed catheter care to in home patients
- Provided education on disease management and processes
Travel Nurse
AdventHealth
Ottawa, KS
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
Registered Nurse
Olathe Medical Center
Olathe, KS
04.2020 - 04.2021
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
- Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes.
- Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
- Collaborated with various healthcare providers to facilitate delivery of services.
- Optimized program resource utilization to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.
- Facilitated ongoing case management services to support successful outcomes and meet stabilization goals.
- Participated in case conferences with multi-disciplinary team to discuss client care planning and progression.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Osawatomie State Hospital
Osawatomie, KS
08.2018 - 04.2020
- Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
- Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
- Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
- Followed all safety protocols when administering subcutaneous and intramuscular injections.
- Administered psychotropic drugs and other medications, adhering to medication schedules and making adjustments commensurate with patients' condition and response.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL10-2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Neosho County Community College
Chanute, KS05-2015
Skills
- BLS
- ACLS
- Nurse Precptor
- Communication
- Triaging patient concerns
- Case management experience
- Critical thinking skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Complex wound care
- Cardiac monitoring
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Care plan implementation
- Unit Administration
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Clinical Documentation
Timeline
Register Nurse
Olathe Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
Travel Nurse
AdventHealth
02.2022 - 08.2022
Case Manager
Encompass Home Health
04.2021 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse
Olathe Medical Center
04.2020 - 04.2021
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Osawatomie State Hospital
08.2018 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Neosho County Community College