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Home PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEMAIL AVAILABLEProfessional SummaryCandidate's Name is a highly-talented nurse manager with a broad range of experience and skills, from hospital-based care to educating healthcare providers. Carrie is known for her ability to promote a positive culture, deliver high-quality service, and encourage both of these in the healthcare providers that she supervises. Carrie has worked as a clinical lead, senior nurse, and team leader in her career. Carrie has experience outside of the patient care arena, having experience with educating healthcare providers and speaking to groups about healthcare topics. Carrie is eager for a new challenge, and would like to join an ambitious and visionary healthcare provider that wants to attract the very best candidates within the nursing profession. LicensesRegistered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia, License number 0001269506- Part of Interstate Compact Basic Life Support (BLS) CertificationCPR certified through American Heart AssociationIV Certification: 1992EKG Certified: 1996MS Certification: 2018Skill Highlights Medication administrationexpert Skilled in conducting physicalexaminations Skilled cardiac care nurse Effective policy and programdevelopment and training Strong medical ethics ER experience Computerized chartingspecialist Peer and Patient Educator Acute Rehab with knowledgeof PT, OT and ST IV drug therapymanagement Wound care experienceProfessional ExperienceGenzyme; SanofiVienna, VaSpeaker/Editor 4/2015-PresentEducating clinicians, peers, and patients in regards to the administration of Lemtrada; indications, safety information, adverse reactions, infusion expectations, patient education, etc. Assisting in proofreading and editing a quarterly newsletter/ article sent out for peer education. Multiple Sclerosis Center of Greater WashingtonVienna, VaOffice/Research/Infusion RN 9/2014- PresentConducted screening, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative and supportive services as the senior nurse on a primary health care team. Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in medical records. Sound, ethical, and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. A disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. Maintained patient charts and confidential files. Experience in peripheral IV placement and accessing central ports. Knowledge of IV medications and administering medications such as; Tysabri, IVIG, IV Methylprednisolone, Remicade, Lemtrada, Ocrevus, Fabrazyme, Entivio, Soliris, Cinquair, Reclast, Actemra, and other monoclonal drug therapies Integrated Neurology AssociatesAlexandria, VaPRN Infusion Nurse 01/2015 12/2015A disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues. Assessed patients' health needs upon arrival, administered infusion therapy drugs, including list drugs here. Provided behavioral/emotional support for those with Multiple Sclerosis. Monitored patient's vitals and reactions to drugs during infusion therapy, and administration of medical treatment or other necessary steps in the event of a medication reaction. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care. Maintained patient charts and confidential files. Maintained attention to detail in the patient's care and records. Highly motivated to improve patient care and work on making changes to policies to ensure it. Experience in administering IVIG, IV Solu-Medrol, Reclast, Actemra, Tysabri, and other drugs Rehab CarePine Bluff, ArAdmissions Coordinator RN/Clinical Liaison/Case Management 06/2010 08/2014 Conducted admission screening, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative and supportive services as the senior nurse on a primary rehabilitation care team. Coordinated with doctors and physical therapy and occupational therapy to develop care plans for patients. Partnered with a team of Registered Nurses to ensure the overall well-being of all patients. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow. Coordinated with insurance companies and families to ensure payment and post-rehab benefits. Establishing relationships with local and tertiary providers to assist there patients' rehab needs by providing assessments at home, at the office, and in other medical facilities. Identified co-morbidities and provided necessary health education training for patients and staff. Arkansas Department of CorrectionMalvern, ArAssistant Director of Nursing 08/2013 10/2013As the ADON supervised 100 other practitioners and employees, led recruiting and hiring, managed employee review processes, and ensured compliance with state and federal regulations. Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to the inmate community. Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines. Actively participated in a unit-based Quality Assurance Program. Implemented new floor assignments based on the evaluation of staffing requirements. Monitored unit budget to ensure financial objectives were met. Improved ED administration by compiling and analyzing data and identifying areas of improvement. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow. Created and maintained all absentee calendars, agency nurse schedules, and staff meeting minutes. Organized, updated, and maintained over 200 patient charts. JRMCPine Bluff, ArFloor/Charge RN 12/2007 06/2010Interviewed patients to obtain health history by head to toe assessment, including measurement of their vital signs, weight, and height, and other medical issues. Provided patient diagnosis under strict time constraints Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients. Responsible for 15 patients' care while on the cardiac step-down unit. Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders, and orient patients to the unit. Actively participated in a unit-based Quality Assurance Program. Sound, ethical, and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. A disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues. Maintained patient charts and confidential files. North Oaks HospitalHammond, LaTelemetry Floor LPN 04/2005 12/2007Interviewed patients to obtain health history by head to toe assessment, including measurement of their vital signs, weight, and height, and other medical issues. Provided patient diagnosis under strict time constraints Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients. Responsible for 15 patients' care while on the cardiac step-down unit. Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders, and orient patients to the unit. Actively participated in a unit-based Quality Assurance Program. Sound, ethical, and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. A disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues. Maintained patient charts and confidential files. Cardiopulmonary AssociatesBoynton Beach, FlOffice Nurse/Basic X-Ray, Lab Tech LPN 02/2002 04/2005 Responsible for day to day activities in an office setting. Checking patients in, assessing immediate needs, assisting physicians with procedures, performing basic x rays, lab draws, IV gamma globulin clinic, respiratory treatments, PFT's, EKG's. Calling in prescriptions, setting up appointments, communicating with other physicians' offices, and retrieving patient information to assist the physician in providing the highest level of quality care. Preferred HealthcareBoca Raton, FlTravel LPN 02/2002 04/2005Conducted screening, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative and supportive services as LPN on telemetry, orthopedic, Med/Surge, and rehabilitation care teams. Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in medical records. Worked in a travel environment in various states, as a result, had extensive knowledge of various state laws and regulations regarding the scope of practice in each state. Sound, ethical, and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care. Maintained patient charts and confidential files. A disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.WMFS- 92.9 MFSMemphis, TNRadio Disc Jockey/ On-Air Talent 02/1996 02/2002 Respond to listener questions and feedback on the telephone request line, face-to-face at station events, or online. Multitask: speak live on-air while crossfading songs, activating phone lines, or mixing other audio elements. Keep track of time, deciding when to drop or add songs to maintain the format clock. Scan entertainment news sources for items that would be of interest to the station's target audience. Determine if the content would be appropriate to discuss on-air, online, or both. Choose wording to most-effectively communicate about station events, contests, weather forecasts, or other information. Monitor and document transmitter power levels to ensure the station is operating within FCC-approved guidelines and alert engineers if there is a problem. Produced and did voice work on commercials for several large clients.EducationChamberlain School of Nursing Arlington, Virginia MSN Program part-time currentlyJefferson Regional School of Nursing Pine Bluff, Arkansas RN Program - 2009Griffin Technical School Griffin, GeorgiaPractical Nursing1991Gordon College-Barnesville, GeorgiaMusic Major, Nursing Core Curriculum-1986-1992Barnesville Academy Griffin, GeorgiaHigh School Diploma - 1986AccomplishmentsCollaboration Gave a Monthly Health Talk on Local Radio stations to promote wellness in the community. She has collaborated with physicians to plan and implement patient care. Compliance Maintained compliance with regulatory standards by revising drug handling and safeguarding policies inside a prison environment. Family Support Educated families about procedures, treatment regimens, prevention, and care. Documentation Documented patient intake information. Patient Care Ensured quality control through admissions, assessment, treatment, and referral for a broad range of patients. Treated patients suffering from trauma, acute chest pain, respiratory failure, and drug overdoses. Reporting Prepared regular charts on the patient's health-related history, medication restrictions, and allergies. Technical Expertise Initiated and maintained IV pumps, tubing, flushes, and IV medications Assessed patient status (conditions) and notify physicians of clinical changes Calculate and administer medications Educate patients/families on health care needs, conditions, options etc. Prioritized and delegated assignments, contributing to a higher standard of patient care and staff retention. Monitored patients' PPT/INR levels to identify the need for anticoagulant therapy, and potential side effects of medications demonstrating strong observation, assessment, and intervention skills. Monitored monthly labs for Lemtrada patients and identified and addressed critical lab values Recommended and implemented changes to the Medical unit regarding assignment delegation and prioritization, resulting in a higher standard of patient care, and reassessed/revised plan of care. Scheduled and implemented patient admissions and discharges. |
