Mikala Carlson
Calhoun,Georgia
Summary
Offers strong commitment to providing exceptional patient care. Works well in fast-paced environments managing multiple tasks and providing timely treatments and support. Possesses solid understanding of nursing principles, patient advocacy and evidence-based practices. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Currently In Nursing School. Expected Graduation Date May 2024.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Extern
AdventHealth Gordon
02.2021 - Current
- Recorded vital signs and intake and output of patients and documented information in Cerner and Epic .
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted with specimen collection and handled appropriately to facilitate laboratory testing.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Documented and communicated patient information in EMR system for accurate tracking.
- Monitored patient status to report signs and symptoms of adverse reactions to medication.
- Maintained continuity of care by communicating changes in patient condition with physicians, family members, and other care team members.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security of the unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Worked and took care of a unit with up to 24 patients.
Retail Sales Associate
Cracker Barrell Old Country Store
12.2018 - 04.2020
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Dalton State College
Dalton, GA05.2024
High School Diploma -
Sonoraville High School
Calhoun, GA05.2020
Skills
- Bed Transfers
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Compassionate and Caring
- Delegation and Motivation
- Clear Patient Communication
- Wound Prevention
- Nurse Collaboration
- Personal Hygiene Management
- Feeding Assistance
- Infection Control
- Personal Support
- Update Electronic Charts
- Direct Patient Care
- Height and Weight Measurement
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- BLS
Timeline
Nurse Extern
AdventHealth Gordon
02.2021 - Current
Retail Sales Associate
Cracker Barrell Old Country Store
12.2018 - 04.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Dalton State College
High School Diploma -
Sonoraville High School
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- BLS
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