Olivia Carter
Louisville
Summary
Registered Nurse with 4 years of experience at Norton Children's Hospital Pediatric Intensive Care unit, excelling in direct patient care and clinical judgment. Proven ability to mentor new staff, enhance patient education, and ensuring high-quality care. Skilled in medication administration, critical care thinking, and dedicated to improving patient outcomes through collaboration with staff.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Norton Children's Hospital
Louisville, KY
09.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and health status, promptly reporting changes to the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for pediatric patients.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient acuity levels and individual needs.
- Mentored new nurses, providing guidance on clinical procedures and hospital policies to improve competency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Spalding University
Louisville, KY07-2021
Skills
- Patient-centered care
- Skilled in managing CRRT protocols
- Evidence-based clinical evaluation
- Comprehensive patient evaluations
- Compassionate engagement
- Sound clinical assessment skills
- Proficient in intensive care drip management
- Clear communication with patients and families
- Unit education for new graduate students and all nurses
Accomplishments
- Rapid Response Nurse - Responds to all rapid responses within Norton Children's Hospital with PICU attending or fellow. Assess the needs of the patients and stabilize on their current unit or transfer patient to PICU.
- Unit Collaborator Nurse - Provides on unit education to all night shift nurses. Assists with hands on skills and answers any questions nurses may have regarding their patients and Norton Healthcare's policies and procedures.
- Nurse Preceptor - Precepts new graduate nurses in the PICU, as well as Capstone students.
- PALS Instructor
- Active member of Unit Based Council
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Norton Children's Hospital
09.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Spalding University