Misty Carroll
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated dialysis nurse with a robust background in case management and travel nursing, recognized for delivering high-quality patient care. Proven leadership abilities enhance departmental operations while fostering clear communication with patients and families. Specializes in culturally sensitive care and adept at addressing age-specific needs, aiming to improve patient outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Acute Dialysis Nurse
Harris Health System
Houston, TX
09.2023 - 02.2025
- Provide dialysis nursing care to acute dialysis patients
- Execute patient care nursing activities for acute dialysis patients
- Monitor and follow up acute dialysis treatment plans
- Adhere to hospital’s policies and guidelines in providing acute dialysis nursing care
Acute Dialysis Nurse/ Site Manager
Core Dialysis
Houston, TX
04.2022 - 12.2023
- Provide dialysis nursing care to acute dialysis patients
- Directs the staff and programs of the renal dialysis department
- Organizes and coordinates inpatient dialysis services and operations
- Assisted with ordering supplies for the unit, restocking shelves when necessary.
- Instructed other staff members on proper techniques for performing acute dialysis nursing duties.
- Consulted with patients, collected histories and vitals, ordered labs and interpreted test results.
- Implemented protocols related to infection prevention strategies within the departmental guidelines.
Acute Dialysis Nurse
HCA Medical Center
Houston, TX
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Provide dialysis nursing care to acute dialysis patients
- Execute patient care nursing activities for acute dialysis patients
- Monitor and follow up acute dialysis treatment plans
- Adhere to hospital’s policies and guidelines in providing acute dialysis nursing care
Acute Dialysis Travel Nurse
St Joseph Hospital
Orange, CA
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Assisted COVID response efforts; implemented evolving CDC best practices and provided best possible patient care amid unprecedented global pandemic
Acute Dialysis Nurse
Core Dialysis
Houston, TX
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Provide dialysis nursing care to acute dialysis patients
- Execute patient care nursing activities for acute dialysis patients
- Monitor and follow up acute dialysis treatment plans
- Adhere to hospital’s policies and guidelines in providing acute dialysis nursing care
Acute Dialysis Travel Nurse
New York Presbyterian Hospital
Brooklyn, NY
04.2020 - 07.2020
- Assisted COVID response efforts in initial outbreak epicenter; implemented evolving CDC best practices and provided best possible patient care amid unprecedented global pandemic
Home Care Coordinator
Dialyze Direct
Sugar Land, TX
07.2017 - 04.2020
- Oversaw home dialysis program development; maintained adherence with research-based practice standards
- Gathered, assessed, and recorded patient health data accurately; identified patient problems and developed plan of care targeting attainment of expected outcomes
- Supervised licensed practical nurses/licensed vocational nurses (LPN/LVNs) and support personnel; verified and maintained consistently high levels of patient care
- Identified safe and effective ways to use equipment/materials; collaborated with team members throughout inventory maintenance
- Designated as active member of department performance improvement committee; partnered with Nurse Manager to drive monthly QAPI goals
Travel Hemodialysis Charge Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
San Antonio, TX
11.2016 - 06.2017
- Reviewed dialysis orders and legibly documented observations in patient medical records
- Analyzed and interpreted patient assessments and laboratory data; communicated emergencies with Medical Director, Regional Operations Director, and Facility Administrator
- Instructed patients through pre-/post-dialysis care; administered immunizations in agreement with State of Texas regulations
- Verified patient/family learning readiness and shared appropriate information on renal disease; prescribed dialysis treatment and medical regimens for optimal patient health and well-being
Registered Nurse II, Neuro Stroke Unit
Methodist Hospital
Houston, TX
08.2016 - 10.2016
- Performed complete patient assessment and distinguished normal/abnormal findings; communicated findings to Charge Nurse and MD as necessary
- Cared for acute/chronically ill patients through application of hemodynamics IV, central line skills, and phlebotomy
- Determined when intervention action was needed for urgent/emergent care; identified and managed life-sustaining physiologic functions for unstable patients
- Monitored and assisted medical/surgical patients; applied skills in orthopedics and neurology
Hemodialysis Charge Nurse/Village Health Case Mgr
DaVita Healthcare Partners
Houston, TX
12.2013 - 06.2016
- Provided direct patient care through monitoring vital signs, initiating/terminating dialysis, administering dialysis medications, and other duties
- Assisted patients with pre-/post-dialysis care and assessed patient and family learning readiness
- Coordinated hemodialysis therapy and formulated dialysis plan per physician orders; determined weight/rate for ultrafiltration and ensured fulfilment of safety measures
- Village Health Case Management
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of ESRD patients.
- Monitored and kept meticulous records of patient treatment plans and response of patient to medication.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
Nurse Clinician
Ben Taub Hospital
Houston, TX
07.2008 - 12.2013
- Assessed patient health and administered medication in agreement with individualized patient needs; created and implemented nursing care plans in partnership with physicians and nursing staff
- Coordinated care across multi-disciplinary services and deployed emergency measures when necessary
- Promoted from Staff Nurse position in October 2009; cared for acute/chronically ill patients
- Developed patient and family teaching plans in reflection of individual needs; shared education on discharge planning as required
- Maintained safe patient environment and updated core competencies in reflection of evolving professional nursing practice
- Additional Experience as Office Manager with Ben Taub General Hospital in Houston, TX
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Houston Community College
Houston, TX01.2008
Skills
- Hemodialysis
- Collaboration with Doctors/Nephrologists
- Development of Patient Care Plans
- Epic
- NxStage Machine
- Fresenius 2008T Machine
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Progress evaluations
- Discharge planning
- Patient management
- Referral coordination
- Patient assessments
- Crisis intervention
- Intervention plans
- Microsoft office proficiency
- Typing 55 wpm
- Telephonic triage
Organizations
American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA)
Timeline
Acute Dialysis Nurse
Harris Health System
09.2023 - 02.2025
Acute Dialysis Nurse/ Site Manager
Core Dialysis
04.2022 - 12.2023
Acute Dialysis Nurse
HCA Medical Center
06.2021 - 04.2022
Acute Dialysis Travel Nurse
St Joseph Hospital
02.2021 - 05.2021
Acute Dialysis Nurse
Core Dialysis
08.2020 - 02.2021
Acute Dialysis Travel Nurse
New York Presbyterian Hospital
04.2020 - 07.2020
Home Care Coordinator
Dialyze Direct
07.2017 - 04.2020
Travel Hemodialysis Charge Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
11.2016 - 06.2017
Registered Nurse II, Neuro Stroke Unit
Methodist Hospital
08.2016 - 10.2016
Hemodialysis Charge Nurse/Village Health Case Mgr
DaVita Healthcare Partners
12.2013 - 06.2016
Nurse Clinician
Ben Taub Hospital
07.2008 - 12.2013
Associate Degree - Nursing
Houston Community College