Carolyn Taraborelli-Baxter MSN, ACAGNP, APRN

* ********* ** ******, ***** Island 02822

401-***-**** adjaw0@r.postjobfree.com

Employment History

South County Health, 70 Kenyon Ave, Wakefield, Rhode Island Registered

Nurse, Intensive Care Unit, July 2011- Present

•Provide compassionate care to critically ill adult patients suffering from illnesses, injuries, or debilitating conditions with emphasis on the septic patient, hypothermic protocol, the intubated patient, and alcohol withdrawal

•Physical assessment of a patient, utilization of critical thinking, maintain continuous hemodynamic monitoring, EKG interpretation, diagnostic assessments, and interventions based on assessments. Communicate assessments and changes to doctor, supervisors, and colleagues as appropriate

•Medication administration via IV, IM, PO, SL, NG, OG and assess for side effects and allergic reactions. Knowledge of medication compatibility. Educate patient and family of medication use, purpose, and potential side effects.

•Proficient at starting peripheral IV's, Foley catheters, flexi seals, oral gastric tube and nasogastric tube placement and confirmation of placement

•Assist with bedside procedures to include central line placement,

A-line placement, Endoscopy and Colonoscopy, and placement of a

Temporary wire in accordance to hospital policy and procedures

•Assist with TEE, cardioversion, and bubble studies and recover a patient post moderate sedation according to hospital policy and procedures.

•Respond to all codes and rapid response and assist with intubation and respond accordingly to BLS/ACLS guidelines

•Effectively report and document.

•Promote a family centered environment and act as a liaison between patient, family and medical professionals

•Function as a charge nurse; identify the needs of the staff and assist them to ensure patient and staff safety and encourage a team approach

Roger Williams Hospital, 825 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, Rhode Island

Student Nurse Intern, Maxi Care Unit June 2007-June 2008 Registered Nurse, Maxi Care Unit July 2008-June 2011

•Provide physical assessments, vital sign monitoring, EKG interpretation to a 4-5 adult patient assignment.

•Medication administration IV, IM, PO, SL and monitoring, educating patient and family to side effects and usage. Monitor for allergies and compliance. Blood product transfusion according to hospital policy and procedures.

•Assist with bedside procedures: paracentesis, three-way Foley insertion, nasogastric tube placement, and EKG

•Patient and family education. A liaison between doctor and patient/family.

•Preceptor to new hires to policy and procedures

•Management of NG tubes, G/J tubes, chest tubes, Penrose drains, JP drains

•Float within hospital to meet patient needs

Gateway Healthcare, 249 Roosevelt Ave, Pawtucket, Rhode Island Residential Team Manager, Norfolk Group Home June 1997-Nov 2005

•Directly supervised seven full time employees to include the recruitment and termination

•Monitor and address staff performance

•Ensured JACHO compliance in accordance to agency and state policies

•Regularly undertook training of staff

•Provided as a liaison between medical professional and staff

•Consistently promoted and encouraged a team approach

•Effective communication with both internal and external customers

Bridges Inc., 7 Clinton Ave, Jamestown, Rhode Island

Residential Case Manager, Stanchion Ave February 1995- Sept 1998

•Functioned as a Case Manager for individuals with developmental disabilities.

•Promoted community integration

•Participated in a team approach to behavior plans

•Activities of daily living to include hygiene, cooking, cleaning, and skill building

•Medication monitoring, assessing for side effects, and compliance

Education

Toll Gate High School, 575 Centerville Road, Warwick, Rhode Island College

Prep and Honor Roll, GPA 3.8, Diploma June 1989

University of Rhode Island, 45 Upper College Rd, Kingston, Rhode Island

Bachelor of Psychology, September 1989- June 1994

Community College of Rhode Island, 1762 Louisquisset Pike, Lincoln, RI

Associates in Nursing, September 2006- May 2008, GPA 3.4

University of Rhode Island, 45 Upper College Rd, Kingston, Rhode Island

Bachelor of Nursing, January 2016- May 2017

Walden University, 155 5th Ave, Minneapolis, MN

Master’s in Nursing, AGACNP August 2017- November 2019

Licensure

Registered Nurse State of Rhode Island 2008. Nursing License RN46584

Adult Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, APRN License APRN 02511

Certifications

BLS Certified 10/20- 10/22

ACLS Certified 8/20- 8/22

ACAGNP certified 9/2020

ACHEIVEMENTS/SKILLS

•Nominated for Daisy award four times and awarded Daisy winner 2020

•Charge nurse

•Preceptor

•Council Chair for Clinical Performance Committee for 2 years

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