Rebecca Carter
McLoud
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience, excelling in case management and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance care coordination and patient education, leading to improved health outcomes. Strong clinical judgment and effective communication skills foster collaborative relationships with healthcare teams and patients alike.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Community Care/Primary Care VA Medical Center
Oklahoma City
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Oversees case management responsibilities for cohort of more than 100 patients.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Triaged Requests for Services and coordinated care processes.
- Develop care coordination plans, and review medical documentation from community providers.
- Reviewed Community Care Consults, approving or denying requests based on criteria.
Collaborated with community care providers to ensure optimal patient care.
Evaluated consults to maintain high standards of service delivery.
Engaged with healthcare teams to address patient needs effectively.
Lactation Consultant, Registered Nurse
Canadian Valley Hospital
Yukon
05.2019 - 01.2021
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless delivery of lactation services across various hospital departments.
- Increased breastfeeding success rates through one-on-one consultations, addressing individual concerns, and challenges.
- Managed scheduling and coordinated appointments effectively, ensuring timely access to lactation support services for patients in need.
- Worked closely with neonatologists and pediatricians to address complex feeding issues in premature and medically fragile infants.
- Promoted breastfeeding awareness through community outreach events, increasing public understanding of the benefits for both mother and infant. Facilitator of community breastfeeding support group.
- Served as a resource for nursing staff by providing ongoing education on lactation topics, fostering a knowledgeable workforce. Certified PCEP Breastfeeding Educator and Facilitator.
Registered Nurse, Telephone Triage
VA Medical Center
Oklahoma City
03.2018 - 05.2019
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients' physical, emotional, and psychological needs, leading to appropriate interventions and referrals when necessary.
- Educated patients on self-care strategies, such as medication management, nutrition, and lifestyle changes, empowering them to take control of their health.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Registered Nurse
Children First Oklahoma State Department of Health
El Reno
01.2013 - 05.2018
- Interacted with child welfare personnel and social workers in cases involving concerns about overall well-being.
- Developed therapeutic relationships, utilized concepts of reflection and motivational interviewing with women and their families in a home visiting environment.
- Developed strong relationships with primary care providers to facilitate open communication and seamless care coordination.
- Managed caseloads efficiently by prioritizing patient needs and organizing schedules accordingly.
- Guided families in understanding child development and methods to support child's emotional and physical growth.
Registered Nurse, L&D, NICU, Newborn Nursery
Canadian Valley Hospital
Yukon
08.2004 - 12.2013
- Managed the laboring and postpartum patient, including IV fluid and medication administration ensuring maternal and fetal well being.
- Managed the medical care of the newborn, both in the newborn nursery and the NICU.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Assisted physicians with complex procedures such as intubations, chest tube insertions and umbilical line placements.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Redlands Community College
El Reno, OK05.2004
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Case management
- Chart review
- Call triaging
- Care coordination
Certification
Lactation Consultant Certification, IBCLC - International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Community Care/Primary Care VA Medical Center
01.2021 - 01.2025
Lactation Consultant, Registered Nurse
Canadian Valley Hospital
05.2019 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse, Telephone Triage
VA Medical Center
03.2018 - 05.2019
Registered Nurse
Children First Oklahoma State Department of Health
01.2013 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse, L&D, NICU, Newborn Nursery
Canadian Valley Hospital
08.2004 - 12.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Redlands Community College
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