Natalie Carden
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 16 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with medical-surgical, infusion and wound care specialties.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lutheran Hospital Of Indiana
10.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Oversaw unit in as a charge nurse and assisted with leading interdisciplinary rounds.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Parkview Hospital
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Clinical Nurse Manager
Healogics
09.2017 - 12.2019
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
- Sought opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes and nursing staff performance.
- Introduced initiatives based on staff education, infection control audits, safe medication administration and proper wound care to achieve unit and facility goals.
- Aided wound care clinic in achieving Center of Distinction in 2015 and Presidents Award in 2017.
Operational Team Lead
Parkview Health
11.2015 - 09.2017
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues. Achieved multiple PRC awards with patient satisfaction at 98-100%.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Collaborate with physicians, director of nursing and pharmacy to incorporate new medications system wide.
- Collaborate with physicians, director of nursing and pharmacy to incorporate new medications system wide.
Nurse Case Manager
Parkview Hospital
02.2013 - 11.2015
- Collaborated with healthcare leaders and physicians to support and offer resources in performance of duties to maintain high-quality and efficient patient care.
- Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Implement home health care, durable medical equipment companies, outside resources and procedures.
- Coordinate care with offices such as cardiology, infectious disease, radiology, outpatient infusion, inpatient services, etc.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Parkview Hospital
12.2008 - 02.2013
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN12.2008
Skills
- Patient Centered Care
- Nurse Management
- Case Management
- Process Improvement
- Care Plan Development
Certification
- CPR Certified - June 2024
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 28183017A
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lutheran Hospital Of Indiana
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Parkview Hospital
01.2020 - 12.2022
Clinical Nurse Manager
Healogics
09.2017 - 12.2019
Operational Team Lead
Parkview Health
11.2015 - 09.2017
Nurse Case Manager
Parkview Hospital
02.2013 - 11.2015
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Parkview Hospital
12.2008 - 02.2013
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne
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