Rachael Carrier
Summary
As a licensed registered nurse for over 7 years in a variety of settings, has provided compassionate patient care with emphasis on holistic health and healing. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment, effective interdisciplinary team communication, and continually strives for patient-centered outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool/Medical-Surgical Unit
Adventist Health Portland (Stability Healthcare)
02.2024 - Current
- Worked with a population of patients in the Southeast area of Portland; many experiencing drug use disorder and housing insecurities attributing to poor health outcomes.
- Collaborated with addiction management providers and other members of the healthcare team to assist in management of a variety of acute and chronic illnesses.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Providence Newberg Medical Center (PRN Healthcare)
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Worked with a population of patients in the rural Newberg area experiencing chronic conditions, with nursing care emphasis on education and illness management.
- Collaborated with other members of the healthcare team to enhance best patient outcomes during course of treatment and after discharge.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Providence Milwaukie Hospital (PRN Healthcare)
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Worked with a population of patients in a suburb of the Portland area experiencing chronic conditions with care focused on illness management, wound care, and infection prevention.
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team for optimal patient care, ensuring effective communication among team members, and developing individualized care plans.
Residential Care Facility House RN
A Country Home
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Performed weekly assessments and documentation for residents of the residential care facility.
- Educated residents and caregivers on medication administration. Performed medication audits to ensure accuracy and safety, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Developed trusting relationship with residents and was an available resource for illness management and quality of life enhancement.
Private In-Home Caregiver/House RN
H.S.O. Family Trust
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, medication management, and daily activity facilitation.
- Coordinated with other members of the care team to provided the best possible resident care.
Registered Nurse Post Surgical
Asante
12.2017 - 10.2021
- Provided direct patient care to a variety of post-surgical patients including those who had undergone bariatric surgery, vascular surgeries, abdominal surgeries, etc.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in patient condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Worked with patients in the goal of effective pain management though epidural, PCA, oral, IV, and non-pharmacological treatment methods.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Boise State University
Boise, ID08.2020
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Portland Community College
Portland, OR06.2017
References
Heather Goold
Charge Nurse at Adventist Health
503.936.1756
gooldnk@ah.org
Julee Schmeltzer
Charge Nurse at Providence Newberg Medical Center
503.702.1246
julee.schmeltzer.org
Kim Omley
Director of A Country Home
541.660.1449
kimomley@gmail.com
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Float Pool/Medical-Surgical Unit
Adventist Health Portland (Stability Healthcare)
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Providence Newberg Medical Center (PRN Healthcare)
09.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Providence Milwaukie Hospital (PRN Healthcare)
07.2023 - 09.2023
Residential Care Facility House RN
A Country Home
10.2022 - 02.2023
Private In-Home Caregiver/House RN
H.S.O. Family Trust
11.2021 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse Post Surgical
Asante
12.2017 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Boise State University
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Portland Community College
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