Wanda Carr
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Duval Academy
Jacksonville, FL
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Scheduling medical appointments for youth
- Provided medical care to 28 bed non- secure residential treatment unit
- Management of medication for youth
- Provided monthly education
- Participated in monthly treatment team meetings with other disciplines
- Adhered to DJJ standards for medical department
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Charge Nurse
Joplin Gardens
Joplin, Missouri
04.2020 - 07.2021
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
- Administered medications to 8- 30 residents and monitored response to medications
- Cared for patients in 92-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
Freeman Health System
Joplin, MO
05.2015 - 03.2020
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Managed care from admission to discharge on 29 bed orthopedic floor with 6:1 patient ratio
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Education
Associates Degree - NEO
A&M College
05.2015
Skills
- Clear Patient Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Decision Making
Certification
BLS CPR ( Adult/Child/Infant)
Health Care Provider CPR
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Duval Academy
09.2021 - 01.2022
Charge Nurse
Joplin Gardens
04.2020 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
Freeman Health System
05.2015 - 03.2020
Associates Degree - NEO
A&M College
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