Mikayla Carson
Newton,Ms.
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about patient education, wellness, treatment plans and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Health Center Nurse Manager
Premise Health
03.2024 - Current
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Promoted Health and Wellness in order for employees to improve, adopt, and/or maintain a healthy lifestyle.
- Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and workers’ compensation laws
- Assisted in meeting OSHA standards
- Maintained and promoted a safe, therapeutic, and confidential environment
- Coordinated wellness events
- Ability to manage emergencies
- Strong ability to manage and perform within computer programs
- Case management for worker’s compensation and medical leave of absence
- Detected hazards and performed risk assessments within the workplace
- Health and wellness promotion
- Strong problem solving, communication, and teaching skills
- Facilitate rehabilitation to injured employees
- Audit other nurses charts and make sure they are complying with OSHA standards and company policies
- Triage and dispense medications and treatments accordingly
- Administered Hep B Vaccines to employees who were apart of the First Responder Team.
- Register employees for wellness events
- Maintained and coordinated under a written program
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals regarding implementation of employee care
- Responsible for interviewing, training, and ensuring the successful orientation and onboarding of new colleagues
- Identifies process improvement opportunities and presents resolutions and recommendations to the Director, Client Operations
- Understands and complies with all regulatory, procedural, policy and licensing requirements
- Assist in the identification and scheduling of local per diems
- Communicates regularly with staff, conducts meetings and keep staff informed
- Uses nursing skills to evaluate patient care needs, prioritize treatment, and maintain patient flow
- Conducts nursing assessments by taking a patient history and physical assessment and by obtaining vital signs and other medical tests
- Provides treatment within scope of practice as defined by state law
- Collaborates with Physician or other Licenses Independent Practitioner to arrange for further medical treatment, when needed
- Documents accurately all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications administered, discharge instructions provided, and follow up care arranged
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff the health center and allow nurses earned time off.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from health center staff.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the department, conducting regular risk assessments and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
Occupational Health Nurse
Premise Health
06.2021 - 03.2024
- Liaised between employees with health concerns and supervisors, maintaining medical confidentiality to communicate work status and coordinate return to work accommodations.
- Reduced workplace injuries by conducting thorough risk assessments and recommending appropriate safety measures.
- Maintained detailed records of employee health data, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and facilitating data-driven decision making on workplace wellness initiatives.
- Enhanced employee productivity by providing prompt and effective medical care for work-related illnesses and injuries.
- Conducted regular health screenings to detect potential health issues early, improving overall workforce wellbeing.
- Developed return-to-work plans tailored to individual needs that expedited recovery time after illness or injury.
- Facilitated communication between employees and management regarding occupational health concerns, promoting an open dialogue around workplace safety issues.
- Improved employee health by implementing comprehensive wellness programs and initiatives.
- Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and workers’ compensation laws
- Assisted in meeting OSHA standards
- Educated all employees on flu symptoms, illness prevention, benefits of good hygiene and smoking cessation programs.
- Coordinated with external healthcare providers to ensure seamless continuity of care for employees receiving treatment outside the workplace.
- Collaborated with physicians or other licensed practitioners to arrange further medical treatment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive employee wellness programs that addressed physical, mental, and emotional health.
- Led first aid training sessions to increase emergency preparedness among staff members.
- Maintained and promoted a safe, therapeutic, and confidential environment
- Ability to manage emergencies
- Strong ability to manage and perform within computer programs
- Case management for worker’s compensation and medical leave of absence
- Detected hazards and performed risk assessments within the workplace
- Health and wellness promotion
- Strong problem solving, communication, and teaching skills
- Facilitate rehabilitation to injured employees
- Triage and dispense medications and treatments accordingly
- Maintained and coordinated under a written program
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals regarding implementation of employee care
Health Science Teacher
Newton Career and Technology Center
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with other teachers and administrators to share best practices and implement new teaching strategies for better student results.
- Developed innovative teaching methods that effectively engaged students and improved their learning outcomes.
- Organized extracurricular activities related to health science topics, providing opportunities for students to expand their knowledge beyond the classroom setting.
- Conducted regular evaluations of instructional effectiveness, refining teaching techniques based on student feedback and performance data.
- Implemented project-based learning activities that encouraged teamwork and problem-solving skills among health science students.
- Assisted students on how to develop strong written and verbal communication
- Provided constructive feedback on student assignments, fostering continuous growth and development in health science knowledge and skills.
- Utilized multimedia resources such as videos, interactive simulations, and online articles to enrich the learning experience for students.
- Established a positive classroom environment that fostered open communication, critical thinking, and collaboration among students.
- Developed strong relationships with local healthcare organizations, providing students with valuable networking and internship opportunities within the field.
- Fluent in Google Classroom, Canvas, and Google applications (Google Certified)
- Maintained behavior management techniques
- Created an interactive, safe environment to maintain students’ interest and facilitate learning
- Created lesson plans in line with Mississippi State curriculum and school standards
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects
- Adapted lesson plans to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring accessible content for all students regardless of background or ability level.
- Promoted healthy lifestyles by integrating relevant wellness initiatives into daily lesson plans and classroom activities.
Registered Nurse (Emergency Room)
Choctaw Health Center
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Provided care to people across the lifespan with different conditions from infants, children, pregnant women, and the elderly
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Efficiently prepared patient charts
- Participated in therapeutic communication with outside facilities
- Maintaining emergency room standards
- Administered critical IV medications such as Cardizem, Insulin, and Adenosine
- Administered IM, Subcutaneous, and IV medications as appropriate
- Educated patients on health, wellness, and prevention
- Assisted in the care of multiple traumas, cardiac arrests, stroke codes, and sexual assaults
- Applied expertise in data analysis by monitoring laboratory results, blood work, and urinalysis
- Performed sterile procedures including catheterization, IV starts, and dressing changes
Registered Nurse (6S Orthopedics)
St. Dominic Hospital
04.2017 - 07.2019
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Knowledge of clinical nursing protocols and procedures
- Detailed patient assessment at the beginning and throughout the shift
- Great interpersonal skill and a team-oriented worker
- Great problem solver in stressful situations
- Excellent bedside manner and rapport with patients
- Strong ability to multi-task
- Easily and quickly adhered to new skills
- Monitored wounds for signs and symptoms of infections
- Maintained great hygiene and care for wounds
- Demonstrated and assisted patients in therapy (i.e., physical/occupation therapy, active and passive range of motion)
- Ensured patient and family compliance and comprehension in treatment plans
- Started, assessed, and maintained IVs
- Assisted Medical Doctors when necessary, and performed patient teaching
Registered Nurse (5N Orthopedics)
University of Mississippi Medical Center
07.2016 - 04.2017
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs
- Daily assessments on patients
- Obtained vital signs and recorded patient data
- Collaborated with other interdisciplinary team members
- Efficiently prepared patient charts
- Managed the patient admission process
- Counseled with patients and family members on conditions of patients and treatments
- Proficient in web information technology and charting system
- Participated in therapeutic communication
- Effectively performed evidence-based practices
- Safely administered medications
- Utilized prior Nursing education to care for Orthopedic, as well as, Medical-Surgical/Trauma patients
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Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Belhaven University
05.2016
Associate of Science Degree -
East Central Community College
Decatur, Ms.05.2014
High School Diploma -
Newton High School
Newton, Ms.05.2012
Skills
- Staff Supervision
- Utilization Management
- Care Monitoring
- Workload Management
- Electronic charting expertise
- Corrective Action Implementation
- Medical Records Management
- Case Review
- Case Management
- Patient Counseling
- Critical Thinking
- Quality Improvement
- Department management
Certification
- Mississippi Board of Nursing: Registered Nurse, 12/01/24
- BLS Certified, 06/01/25
- BLS Instructor, 02/01/25
Timeline
Occupational Health Center Nurse Manager
Premise Health
03.2024 - Current
Occupational Health Nurse
Premise Health
06.2021 - 03.2024
Health Science Teacher
Newton Career and Technology Center
07.2020 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse (Emergency Room)
Choctaw Health Center
06.2019 - 05.2020
Registered Nurse (6S Orthopedics)
St. Dominic Hospital
04.2017 - 07.2019
Registered Nurse (5N Orthopedics)
University of Mississippi Medical Center
07.2016 - 04.2017
Associate of Science Degree -
East Central Community College
High School Diploma -
Newton High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Belhaven University
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