Carmella Dugan
Mount Washington
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in patient assessments and individualized care planning. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through compassionate communication and collaboration.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Caretenders Home Health
Shepherdsville, KY
03.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to healthcare team promptly.
- Educated patients and families on care plans, promoting understanding of health management strategies.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care services effectively.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records, maintaining confidentiality and compliance standards.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols, enhancing team efficiency and adherence to best practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Registered Nurse
Norton Audubon Hospital
Louisville, KY
10.2021 - 2023
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and service delivery standards.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Sullivan University
Louisville, KY12-2023
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Sullivan University
Louisville, KY12-2021
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Care plan development
- Physical assessments
Highly experienced in negative pressure therapy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Taking vitals
- Critical care
- Patient discharge
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Relationship building
- Vaccine administration
- Diabetes management
- Chronic disease management
- ADL assistance
- Chest pain management
- Treatment Planning
- HIPAA education
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Removing sutures
- Home health care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Caretenders Home Health
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Norton Audubon Hospital
10.2021 - 2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Sullivan University
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Sullivan University