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Summer Carroll

Huntsville,Alabama

Summary

I have been grateful the last 5 years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings. I am hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Emergency Department Nurse

Huntsville Hospital
04.2018 - Current
  • The ER has approximately 80 beds and considered a level 1 trauma department
  • We are typically 3:1 for patient to nurse ratio
  • As a nurse I was exposed to various acute and chronically ill patients
  • The more critical patients; for example, were acute STEMIs, level 2 traumas, strokes, post arrest/ current arrest, and managing care for patients in need of artificial airways
  • Working in a high stress environment I learned to keep my composure And use fast critical thinking to care for those in need
  • I've also gained a strong sense of multitasking and teamwork to complete task more efficiently and quickly.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.

Contracted Registered Nurse

Integris Baptist Medical Center
01.2022 - 07.2022
  • Level 2 trauma ER that's a 36 bed unit
  • Patient, nurse ratio was 3:1
  • I advanced my knowledge in this ER by providing care for various acute/chronic pediatric and adult patients
  • This facility specialized in caring for burn victims, LVAD, and transplant patients
  • I was exposed to new skills and assisted with procedures such as lumbar punctures in pediatric patients, arterial sticks, and escharotomy assist
  • Supply shortages allowed me to be flexible with the supplies I was given to complete task in a creative and efficient way.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

RN

Madison Hospital
01.2017 - 03.2018
  • Provided care on a medical-surgical floor which had a nurse to patient ratio of 5:1 at most
  • The unit specialized in caring for inpatients who were post op after any abdominal or ortho procedures, cardiovascular work-ups, any infectious disease care, pulmonary complications/ disease processes, etc
  • Working on this floor I learned a multitude of skills such as patient assessments, patient prioritization, starting IVs, inserting Nasal gastric tubes/ urinary drainage tubes, reading telemetry strips, wound care, assisting with ADL's and managing different drainage system.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge. b
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

CNA

Madison Hospital
05.2015 - 12.2016
  • Provided care on a medical-surgical floor which had a nurse to patient ratio of 5:1 at most
  • The unit specialized in caring for inpatients who were post op after any abdominal or ortho procedures, cardiovascular work-ups, any infectious disease care, pulmonary complications/ disease processes, etc
  • Working on this floor I learned a multitude of skills such as patient assessments, patient prioritization, starting IVs, inserting Nasal gastric tubes/ urinary drainage tubes, reading telemetry strips, wound care, assisting with ADL's and managing different drainage system.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.

Education

Associate in Science - Nursing

Northwest Community College
Muscle Shoals, AL

Bachelor of Science and Nursing - Nursing

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL
12.2016

Skills

  • Patient Assessments
  • Student Precepting
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Vitals Monitoring
  • Care Coordination
  • Medication and IV Administration
  • Critical Thinking
  • Cardiac Monitors
  • Decision-Making
  • Acute Care Expertise
  • Patient Care Oversight

Certification

  • TNCC 2018
  • PALS 2021
  • ACLS 2021
  • BLS 2021

Dates

05/2012-12/2014 January 2015-12/2016

Resume

Professional health care provider looking for the opportunity to learn and grow as a professional and care for the patient population in need.

References

 Cathy Mason, (256) 651-9648 ; Stacy Langford, (256) 755-6714

Timeline

Contracted Registered Nurse

Integris Baptist Medical Center
01.2022 - 07.2022

Emergency Department Nurse

Huntsville Hospital
04.2018 - Current

RN

Madison Hospital
01.2017 - 03.2018

CNA

Madison Hospital
05.2015 - 12.2016

Associate in Science - Nursing

Northwest Community College

Bachelor of Science and Nursing - Nursing

University of Alabama in Huntsville

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