Sara Carter
Tazewell,VA
Summary
An experienced Registered Nurse with over 3 years of experience providing quality care to patients in both acute and long-term care settings. Possesses strong communication and organizational skills, as well as a proven ability to quickly build rapport with patients and families. Committed to providing the highest level of care, with a focus on evidence-based practice and patient safety. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Provide care for clients with various forms of mental illness, ensures maintenance of therapeutic milieu and communication
- Intervene in crises for out-of-control patients according to established treatment plans
- Maintained safety for suicidal and homicidal patients and care of chemical-dependent clients such as monitoring withdrawal symptoms
- Offer care for patients with diabetes, renal failure, COPD, CHF, cardiac disease, hypertension, gastric bypass, and other gastric problems; in addition to patients with emphysema, and post-surgical patients
- Perform discharge planning and discharge teaching to ensure effective continued care
- Answer and clarified doctor's orders, making sure that orders are followed through and carried out promptly while resolving patients' problems
- Provided education and preventative health measures over the phone
- Help members with chronic diseases or conditions to set behavior change goals and empowered the members to improve their health status to live healthier lives
- Streamlined documentation processes and medical record database management to support hospital operations
- Work with case management and medical records department to gather project requirements
- Perform various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Implement medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Administer medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitor responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assess physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Consistently maintain accurate documentation of all relevant information related to patient progress, treatments administered and other pertinent data.
- Provide emotional support for patients and families during difficult times, helping them navigate the healthcare system with compassion and understanding.
- Increase patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care with a focus on empathy, communication, and professionalism.
- Update patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Participate in staff meetings and continuing education programs to stay current on best practices and maintain licensure requirements.
- Promote teamwork and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care planning and implementation.
- Achieve timely medication administration by utilizing effective time management skills and prioritizing critical tasks.
- Work within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Direct patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Identify patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Verify patients have information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications, and prevention methods.
- Gather patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Educate patients on disease prevention and management strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health.
- Serve as a strong advocate for patients'' rights, ensuring that their needs were met in accordance with ethical guidelines and regulatory requirements.
- Educate patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Document treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluate patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Nurse Extern
Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems
- Educated patients on nutrition, disease prevention and post-discharge care to support overall wellness
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated
- Assisted with specimen collection and handled appropriately to facilitate laboratory testing
- Monitored and documented patient intake and output levels and reported concerns to care team
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks
- Monitored patient status to report signs and symptoms of adverse reactions to medication
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
- Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing wound care for patients
- Recorded vital signs and intake and output of patients and documented information in Epic
- Prepared and administered medications in accordance with established protocols
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
- Documented and communicated patient information in EMR system for accurate tracking
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
- Collaborated with supervising nurses to ensure quality care for all patients on the unit.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining cleanliness within the facility.
- Documented and communicated patient information in EMR system for accurate tracking.
- Monitored and documented patient intake and output levels and reported concerns to care team.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working seamlessly across various clinical units based on staffing needs or volume fluctuations within the hospital setting.
- Handled specimen collection and prepared for transport to facilitate laboratory testing.
- Prepared and administered medications in accordance with established protocols.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwest Virginia Community College
Cedar Bluff, VASkills
- Prescription Drug Administration
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Assisting Pharmacists
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Clear Patient Communication
- Height and Weight Measurement
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Compassionate and Caring
- Prescription Drug Recommendations
- Administer Medication
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Education
- Wound Care
- Care Plan Development
- Infection control measures
- Geriatric Nursing
- Patient Management
- Condition Monitoring
- Emergency Care
- Patient Care Coordination
- Family Education
- Clinical judgment
- Quality Improvement
- Cardiac Care
- Health screening
- Intake and discharge
- Diabetes management
- Mental health care
- Medical evaluation
- Palliative Care
- Evidence-based medicine
- Emergency Response
- Administering immunizations
- Medication Administration
- Patient Care
- Patient Safety
- Care Planning
- EMR / EHR
- Direct Patient Care
- Hospice and palliative care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Specimen Collection
- Vaccine administration
- Patient Counseling
- Disease Prevention
- Skill Development
- Critical Care
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection Control
- Documentation
- CPR/AED
- Vitals monitoring
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Intravenous therapy
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- Delegation and Motivation
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Collecting vitals
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Cardiac monitors
- Decision-Making
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Nurse Extern
Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital
06.2022 - 09.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwest Virginia Community College
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