Ronald Carter Jr.

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McAllen, Tx 78501

832-***-**** – adzsxq@r.postjobfree.com

Objectives:

Seeking a position in a critical care setting. My primary focus is adding value to current processes as well as departmental objectives to maintain patient safety and infection control.

Summary of Qualifications

• Proven ability to communicate well across multiple platforms.

• Team player with exceptional interpersonal skills.

• Problem analysis and resolution abilities.

• Capable of lifting and moving objects 80lbs or more.

• Also, familiar with Mid-Tech, EPIC, and McKesson software systems.

Work Experience:

StaRN Training

Houston Combo Cohort

February 2019- March 2019

• Introduction to Gulf Coast Division

• Five weeks refreshing to general Med-Surge Skills

• Refresher skills lab (Assessment adult/peds, cardiac rhythms, etc.)

• Completed ICU simulation

Preceptorship

March 2019- April 2019

Mainland Medical Center (ICU) Level 4

Fostered critical thinking in care of acute/chronic critical patients

Introduced to skills and procedures related to delivering nursing care to ICU patients

Demonstrated capabilities of being able to provide safe patient care with 1:2 or 1:3 nurse patient ratios

Staff Nurse

April 2019 – October 2020

Secondary skill: Charge Nurse

April 2020 – October 2020

Mainland Medical Center (COVID ICU)/Green ICU) – Level 4

Maintained an exceptional standard for infection control and patient safety

Devised care plans with positive patient outcomes

Managed patient care within nursing scope of practice while using clinical judgement to assess patient acuity

Demonstrates strong team working skills and capable of independent care

Assumed new role of charging in secondary ICU for COVID-negative/PUI-Rule Out

Maintained positive upbeat atmosphere with team despite unfavorable circumstances

Prefers servant leadership style to foster positive team dynamic and improve team performance.

Travel Nurse:

-Las Palmas Medical Center (ICU)- Level 3 – (Maxim Health)

Oct 2020 - Dec 2020

-Lubbock Heart and Surgical Center (CVICU)- Level N/A – (Krucial Staffing)

Dec 2020 - Feb 2021

-Adventist Health Lodi Memorial (ICU)- Level 3 – (Fastaff/US Nursing)

Jul 2022 - Oct 2022

-Kaiser Permanente San Francisco (MSICU) – Level 1 - (AMN Health)

Oct 2022 - Dec 2023

-Baylor Scott and White (Mixed Unit ICU/PCU/MedSurg) – Level 2 - (AMN Health)

Dec 2022 - Feb 2023

-Valley Baptist Medical Center – Brownsville- (PCU)- Level 3 – (TRA)

Feb 2023 - May 2023

-Valley Baptist Medical Center – Harlingen - (SICU/MICU/CCU)- Level 2 – (TRA)

June 2023 - Current

Maintained an exceptional standard for infection control and patient safety

Modified practice to adhere to new policy

Demonstrates strong team working skills and capable of independent care

Cared for COVID and general ICU populations

Patient post-op recovery in Med/Surg ICU

Agency Nurse:

-Healthtrust Workforce Solutions

-HCA Mainland Medical Center – (Level 4)

-HCA Pearland Medical Center – (Level 4)

-HCA Medical Center - (Level 3)

-HCA North Cypress – (Level 2)

-HCA Kingwood Medical Center – (Level 3)

(ICU/CVICU/NeuroICU/ICU Holding/ER Holding)

July 2021 – Current

Maintained an exceptional standard for infection control and patient safety

Modified practice to adhere to new policy

Modified practice to environment

Demonstrates strong team working skills and capable of independent care

Cared for COVID and general ICU populations

Maintained optimum care for ICU Holding patients in the ER

Clinical Experience/Clinical Rotations as Student Nurse:

South Georgia Medical Center

- 4 South 81 Hrs.

Care provided to geriatric and behavioral health populations, assisted with activities of daily living, and used applicable assessment tools to resolve patient issues.

- 4T MSICU 168 Hrs.

Performed peritoneal dialysis, managed the care of ventilated patients, performed NG tube insertions/maintenance, calculated critical drips, removal of arterial lines, and participated in multiple active codes.

- 3T CICU 9 Hrs.

Assisted patients with activities of daily living on the step-down side of the unit, managed the care of vented patients, and analyzed cardiac rhythms treated abnormal rhythms according to orders provided.

- Emergency Department 9 Hrs.

Observed EMS bringing in trauma patients, patient education, inserted IV’s, transported patients, and triaged.

- 5T Orthopedic/Spine 112Hrs.

Provided basic patient care and monitored patients’ alignment, as well as comfortability, performed wound care, and administered meds.

- PACU 9 Hrs.

Monitored patient’s orientation level, made sure they were on oxygen and breathing independently, monitored for gag reflex, and monitored vitals until transported to the floor. Also assisted with setting up PCA pumps.

- Operating Room 9 Hrs.

Observed three surgeries two partial nephrectomies, and one total nephrectomy.

- Mother and Baby 60Hrs.

Provided care to new mothers and their newborns, assisted with diaper changes, completed assessments on mother/newborn in nursey, observed multiple circumcisions and assisted with feedings.

-Pediatric Simulation (Valdosta State University Lab) 48 Hrs.

Treated a school aged child, who was a Type I Diabetic experiencing hypoglycemia.

Archbold Medical Center, Cardiac Progressive Unit 130 Hrs.

-Total care of the patient, provided patient education, analyzed and interpreted cardiac rhythms, and administered meds (more so Amiodarone, Cardizem, and Digoxin).

Archbold Northside Center, Behavioral Health 60 Hrs.

-Interacted with behavioral health consumers. Performed one-on-one assessments with consumers. Proctored group activities and therapeutic sessions to help assist with transition of consumer into and out of facility.

Lanier Health Department 40 Hrs.

-Participated in public and community health initiatives (i.e. this year’s flu epidemic), patient education on screenings and vaccinations, administered shots, ran pregnancy test, and performed venipuncture for labs.

Education:

Bachelor's in nursing (BSN)

Valdosta State University (Graduated: May 5th, 2018)

Licensure:

License Issued:

Georgia Multi-State License number: RN282135; Issued by the state of GA on November 5, 2018 and expired 1/31/2021

License changed:

Texas Multi-State License Number: 965777; Issued by the state of TX

on April 22, 2019 and expires 9/30/2023.

Additional License(s):

California State License Number: 95292511; Issued by the state of CA on July 13, 2022

and expires October, 2023.

Certifications:

BLS: Issued by the American Heart Association. Expires March 2025.

ACLS: Issued by the American Heart Association. Expires March 2025.

NIHSS: Issued by the American Stroke Association. Expires June 2025.

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