DC Debra Carroll
Huntington, WV ***** 304-***-**** ad22sl@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL
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.
SKILLS Prenatal Care
Shared Governance
Direct Patient Care
Gastrostomy Tube Care
Patient Discharging
Patient and Family Advocacy
Patient Assessments
Acute and Rehabilitative Care
WORK HISTORY REGISTERED NURSE 12/2022 to CURRENT
Supplemental Health Care Buffalo, NY
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care. Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes. REGISTERED NURSE/CASE MANAGER 09/2020 to 12/2022
Prestera Center For Health Huntington, WV
Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
Coordinated rehabilitative and preventive nursing processes and procedures.
Initiated appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Managed and streamlined referral queues of up to Number by efficiently prioritizing patients and clearing insurance obstacles. REGISTERED NURSE/TRAVEL NURSE 01/2013 to 07/2020
Supplemental Health Care Buffalo, NY
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms. Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction. Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition. REGISTERED NURSE/CLINICAL CARE COORDINATOR 01/2012 to 08/2012 Camden Clark Medical Center Parkersburg WV
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care. REGISTERED NURSE 08/2011 to 10/2013
River Park Hospital Huntington WV
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care. Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes. EDUCATION Associate Of Applied Science Nursing 06/1998 University of Kentucky, Ashland Community College, Ashland Ky CERTIFICATIONS Licensed Registered Nurse- 56916