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Shlea Carter

Katy,TX

Summary

Highly experienced Registered Nurse with 10+ years of ICU, Neuro ICU, Corrections, and COVID critical care experience, including multi-state travel assignments in Level I trauma and teaching hospitals. Proven ability to manage high-acuity, life-threatening conditions, adapt rapidly to new clinical environments, and deliver patient-centered care under extreme pressure. Recognized for strong clinical judgment, advanced critical care skills, and consistent delivery of safe, effective outcomes in fast-paced, high-risk settings.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CV / Neuro ICU Registered Nurse

HCA Kingwood Hospital
Kingwood, TX
05.2023 - Current
  • Executed advanced ICU interventions, including CRRT dialysis and mass transfusion protocols, to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Supervised nursing staff as charge nurse, ensuring effective management of crash carts and prompt emergency interventions.
  • Assessed and coordinated staffing needs across various hospital units to ensure adequate patient care.

Triage Registered Nurse

Harris County Sheriff's Office
Houston, TX
05.2023 - 08.2024
  • Implemented critical care strategies in ICU, focusing on CRRT dialysis and mass transfusion protocols to optimize patient recovery.
  • Oversaw nursing staff duties as charge nurse, focusing on precise crash cart arrangement and timely implementation of emergency procedures.
  • Evaluated and adjusted staffing requirements in various hospital departments to maintain effective support for patient care operations.

Resource Pool ICU Registered Nurse

Froedtert Hospital
Milwaukee, WI
12.2022 - 05.2023
  • Oversaw critical care initiatives in ICU, prioritizing CRRT dialysis and mass transfusion protocols to improve patient outcomes.
  • Supervised nursing staff activities as charge nurse, prioritizing systematic crash cart arrangement and timely adherence to emergency response protocols.
  • Reviewed and adjusted workforce requirements in diverse hospital departments to sustain high-quality support for patient care services.

COVID ICU Registered Nurse

COVID ICU Travel Assignments
01.2020 - 01.2021

Sinai Grace-DMC (MI) | St. Joseph’s Mercy (MI) | Aspirus Wausau (WI) | San Joaquin General (CA)

  • Managed ICU critical care initiatives to enhance patient outcomes through prioritized CRRT dialysis and mass transfusion protocols.
  • Directed nursing team operations as charge nurse to maintain organized crash cart systems and ensure timely emergency response compliance.
  • Evaluated and modified staffing needs in multiple hospital departments to ensure consistent support for high-quality patient care.

ICU Registered Nurse

Advocate Aurora Health System
Milwaukee, WI
10.2016 - 08.2020
  • Led critical care strategies in the ICU to optimize patient outcomes, focusing on CRRT dialysis and mass transfusion protocols.
  • Directed nursing team operations to maintain organized crash cart systems, supporting efficient emergency response compliance.
  • Analyzed and refined staffing levels in multiple hospital departments to maintain optimal support for high-quality patient care.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Milwaukee Area Technical College
Mequon, WI

Skills

  • Neuro ICU & CVICU Care
  • Mechanical Ventilation & Advanced Airway Management
  • Hemodynamic & Neurological Monitoring
  • Vasoactive & Critical Infusions
  • CRRT & Dialysis Support
  • Arterial, Central & PICC Lines
  • ABGs & Lab Interpretation
  • Stroke & NIHSS Assessment
  • Infection Control & Patient Safety
  • Corrections & Behavioral Health Nursing
  • Rapid Response & Emergency Care
  • Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration

Certification

  • Registered Nurse: Wisconsin (Multi-State), Michigan, California, Texas
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • NIH Stroke Scale

Core Clinical Skills

  • Neuro ICU & CVICU Care
  • Mechanical Ventilation & Advanced Airway Management
  • Hemodynamic & Neurological Monitoring
  • Vasoactive & Critical Infusions
  • CRRT & Dialysis Support
  • Arterial, Central & PICC Lines
  • ABGs & Lab Interpretation
  • Stroke & NIHSS Assessment
  • Infection Control & Patient Safety
  • Corrections & Behavioral Health Nursing
  • Rapid Response & Emergency Care
  • Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration

Personal Information

Title: Registered Nurse

Timeline

CV / Neuro ICU Registered Nurse

HCA Kingwood Hospital
05.2023 - Current

Triage Registered Nurse

Harris County Sheriff's Office
05.2023 - 08.2024

Resource Pool ICU Registered Nurse

Froedtert Hospital
12.2022 - 05.2023

COVID ICU Registered Nurse

COVID ICU Travel Assignments
01.2020 - 01.2021

ICU Registered Nurse

Advocate Aurora Health System
10.2016 - 08.2020

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Milwaukee Area Technical College
Shlea Carter