Tara Carter
Waynesville,NC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Haywood Regional Medical Center
02.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Haywood Regional Medical Center
07.2019 - 02.2021
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
Waitress Supervisor
Blue Rooster
10.2013 - 07.2019
- Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues through diplomatic acknowledgment and commitment to service.
- Used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.
- Monitored dining rooms for seating availability as well as service, safety, and well-being of guests.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
- Trained staff members on use of POS system.
- Supervised server staff and simultaneously served personal section of tables.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Haywood Community College
Clyde, NC05.2019
Skills
- Neurological Monitoring
- Therapy Management
- Hemodynamics Monitoring
- Advanced Life Support
- Endotracheal Intubation
- ECG
- Pain Management
- Medical Histories and Assessments
- Medical Equipment Setup
- Patient Monitoring
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Treatment Plan Creation and Revision
- Emergency Interventions
- Patient Advocacy
- Reliable and Responsible
- Honest and Dependable
- Documentation and Reporting
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Taking Vitals
- Condition Assessment
Accomplishments
Daisy Award Recipient
Nursing Supervisor Trained
Certification
Mentor/Leadership/Preceptor Program
ACLS
BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Haywood Regional Medical Center
02.2021 - Current
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Haywood Regional Medical Center
07.2019 - 02.2021
Waitress Supervisor
Blue Rooster
10.2013 - 07.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Haywood Community College
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