Rachel Carroll
Madisonville,KY
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with 28 years of experience caring for patients within a variety of medical settings. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Baptist health Deaconess
Madisonville, KY
08.2023 - Current
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
RN Case Manager
Deaconess Gateway Hospital
Evansville, IN
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Coordinated medical services between primary care providers, specialists, hospitals and outpatient clinics.
- Actively participated in multidisciplinary rounds discussing complex cases with members of the healthcare team.
- Developed discharge plans for patients transitioning from acute care settings to home or alternate facilities.
- Analyzed financial information related to insurance coverage eligibility prior to initiating services.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Facilitated transitions between levels of care through effective coordination of resources within a managed care environment.
RN Call Center
Deaconess Midtown Hospital
Evansville, IN
04/28/14 - 08/02/23
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
Owensboro, KY
03/27/97 - 01/10/13
- Provided compassionate care for patients with chronic illnesses or terminal conditions.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Responded quickly and effectively to life-saving situations using nursing standards and protocols for treatment.
- Assessed patient's medical needs to develop and implement care plans.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay current with best practices in nursing care.
- Observed vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, weight and height measurements; documented results accurately in medical record system.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY01-2010
LPN - Nursing
Madisonville Community College
Madisonville, KY01-1995
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Community Health
- Discharge Planning
- Case Management
- Chart Updating
- Data Collection
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Direct Patient Care
- Call Triaging
Certification
- BLS, Neuro Glaucoma Scale, IQ Rehab
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN
Baptist health Deaconess
08.2023 - Current
RN Case Manager
Deaconess Gateway Hospital
07.2022 - 08.2023
RN Call Center
Deaconess Midtown Hospital
04/28/14 - 08/02/23
RN, Medical-Surgical
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
03/27/97 - 01/10/13
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
LPN - Nursing
Madisonville Community College
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