Reagan Carter
Tulsa,OK
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Expertise in managing a variety of patient acuity levels, COVID-19 nursing, and efficiency in delivering compassionate and effective patient care in emergency situations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
1
1
License
Work History
Registered Nurse
Saint Francis Healthcare System
Tulsa, OK
09.2022 - Current
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
OU Medical Center
Oklahoma City, OK
02.2020 - 06.2022
- Triaged patients efficiently and appropriately
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Experience in 5:1 patient ratio
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Medical Assistant
GI Of Norman
Norman, Oklahoma
08.2016 - 01.2020
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Collected patient information and verified eligibility to complete prior authorizations.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK12.2019
Skills
- Delegation and Motivation
- Test Interpretations
- Critical Thinking
- Education and Employee Training
- Compassionate and Caring
- Attention to Detail
- Care Coordination
- Nursing Consultation
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
Licenses
- Registered Nurse License - Oklahoma and Compact State License
Quote
Opportunities Don't happen.You create them.
Chris Grosser
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Saint Francis Healthcare System
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
OU Medical Center
02.2020 - 06.2022
Medical Assistant
GI Of Norman
08.2016 - 01.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City
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