Teresa Carden, RN

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Vancouver, WA 98663 acgc8w@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY:

• Over 10 years healthcare experience in hospital and residential care settings

• Committed to providing excellent holistic care to patients and families from varied ethnic, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds.

• Possess working knowledge of public health and community-based resources

• Able to triage and prioritize patient needs based on nursing assessment and availability of resources

• Familiar with various computer programs to maintain patient files and insurance database

AREAS OF EXPERTISE INCLUDE:

• Hospice & Home Health

• Medical / Oncology / Gerontology

• Community Health Issues and Resources

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2013; GPA 4.0 WSU–Vancouver Vancouver, WA

• Associate of Applied Science in Nursing. 1989 Cypress College Cypress, CA

• BLS & ACLS Certification, Expire 5/2015

• Mental Health & Dementia Specialty Training – LTC Worker

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Registered Nurse Sherwood Senior Living Vancouver, WA 12/2012–Present

Oversee senior residents with dementia. Accurately maintain residents’ records and develop a suitable course of action based on specific needs. Identify, communicate & implement plan of care, conferring with physician and interdisciplinary team. Offer support and guidance to family members.

Hospice Nurse SWMC Vancouver, WA 10/1994–07/2004

Triaged calls, identifying and responding to patient and family needs. Maintained accurate, detailed reports and records. Provided emotional support and teaching to patients and families on pain control, symptom management and end of life care. Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to best plan of care.

Oncology Nurse St. Joseph Hospital Orange, CA 01/1992–03/1994

Provided nursing care on Medical/Oncology Unit, administered medications and implemented physician orders. Conferred with physician and other team members on treatment plans. Addressed acute care needs of medical patients, including oncology and bone marrow transplant patients

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY:

New Heights Medical Clinic (RN) Since 10/2011

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Clark County Public Health Advanced Practicum: 80 hours Spring/2013

Gained knowledge of principles and practices of public health theoretical frameworks, community organization, resources, teaching methods, and building community capacity.

Telecare Evaluation & Treatment Center Senior Practicum: 112 hours Fall/2012

In-Patient Psychiatry: Worked intensively with patients to promote their interest and participation in the therapeutic environment; identified problems and solutions, and enhanced their coping skills.

Participated in collaborative treatment planning to provide progressive recovery based services.

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