Paula Carlson
Wiggins,CO
Summary
Dedicated registered nurse skilled in effective communication and team collaboration. Experience in the ICU and ER has fostered strong patient advocacy and training skills, enhancing staff performance and patient care outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, Perioperat
East Morgan County Hospital
Brush, Colorado
08.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
- Collaborated with surgeons and anesthesiologists to ensure safe operations.
- Educated patients about surgical procedures and postoperative care plans.
- Maintained sterile environments to prevent surgical site infections.
- Collaborated with physicians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals in order to provide optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical situations.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Provided direct patient care in preoperative and postoperative settings.
RN, ICU, House Supervisor, ER
Colorado Plains Medical Center
Fort Morgan, Colorado
06.2007 - 08.2021
- Utilized electronic health records for accurate documentation and communication of patient data.
- Assisted in the training of new nursing staff on ICU protocols and procedures.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify changes in patient conditions promptly.
- Maintained a sterile environment while performing invasive procedures under supervision.
- Coordinated patient admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient workflow.
- Facilitated communication between departments to enhance interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Addressed guest complaints promptly and professionally.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care services in the electronic medical records system.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Morgan Community College
Fort Morgan, CO05-2007
Skills
- Patient education
- Effective communication
- Operating room and emergency room experience
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient and family support
- CPR and advanced life support certifications, including TNCC, NRP, STABLE, ACLS, PALS
Affiliations
- I thoroughly enjoy being a team player. I am on numerous committees at EMCH and love teaching Sunday School at Summit Baptist Church.
- I am a grandma to four beautiful grandchildren and have been married for 37 years:)
Accomplishments
- I was selected employee of the year at CPMC in 2017.
- I love being a nurse and soooo enjoy seeing the continuity of care in the healthcare field.
- I have received exceeds expectations in my evaluations by my coworkers and supervisors each year.
Certification
- TNCC-2025
- ACLS, BLS, and PALS in 2025
- NRP in 2024
- AORN certification in 2023
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, Perioperat
East Morgan County Hospital
08.2021 - Current
RN, ICU, House Supervisor, ER
Colorado Plains Medical Center
06.2007 - 08.2021
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Morgan Community College