Carol Carter
Westfield
Summary
Motivated Home Health Registered Nurse offering many years of experience providing individualized nursing care at patient residences. Passionate and focused with success handling issues and educating patients on medical conditions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Staff Member
Westfield High School
Westfield
09.2021 - Current
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Organized all storage areas in an efficient manner to maximize space utilization.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely, including dishwashers, blenders, and food processors.
- Restocked pantry with nonperishable food items to prevent stock from running low.
PRN Nurse
Sunrise Assisted Living
Carmel
01.2020 - 10.2021
- Identified potential risks or complications during treatment processes and took corrective steps accordingly.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, medications, progress notes.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations while assessing the situation accurately before taking action.
- Assessed patients' health condition and implemented appropriate nursing interventions.
- Implemented evidence-based practice protocols to ensure quality care delivery.
QA Nurse
Paradigm Home Health
Indianapolis
02.2016 - 01.2020
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Facilitated communication between members of the healthcare team by attending interdisciplinary meetings.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Provided guidance to new employees regarding policies and procedures within the organization.
QA Nurse
Freedom Home Health and Hospice Care Services
Indianapolis
02.2012 - 01.2016
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Facilitated communication between members of the healthcare team by attending interdisciplinary meetings.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Provided guidance to new employees regarding policies and procedures within the organization.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives in order to improve patient outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN05-1989
LPN
Indianapolis School of Practical Nursing
Indianapolis, IN03-1973
High School Diploma -
Southport HS
Southport, IN205-1969
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Care plan development
- Team collaboration
- Administering immunizations
- Clinical documentation
- Patient education
- Quality improvement
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Problem solving
- Staff training
- Nursing staff leadership
- Geriatric treatment
Timeline
Kitchen Staff Member
Westfield High School
09.2021 - Current
PRN Nurse
Sunrise Assisted Living
01.2020 - 10.2021
QA Nurse
Paradigm Home Health
02.2016 - 01.2020
QA Nurse
Freedom Home Health and Hospice Care Services
02.2012 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Indianapolis
LPN
Indianapolis School of Practical Nursing
High School Diploma -
Southport HS
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