CARRIE TOTH
Commerce City,CO
Summary
Seasoned registered nurse. Committed to providing culturally competent care to diverse patients while upholding high standards of quality and compassion. Demonstrates strong clinical expertise and interpersonal skills, consistently delivering exceptional patient care. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Preop/PACU (Ambulatory Surgery)
Aya Health Care Travel Nursing
01.2024 - Current
- Preop, obtain patient history, execute Doctor's orders, start IV's, ascertain patient fears, act as a patient advocate
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care, improving adherence to treatment plans.
- In PACU, monitor airways, vital signs, wounds and dressings, and patient pain
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications using automated dispensing systems to ensure precise dosage and timing.
- Provided direct patient care, including wound care and vital sign monitoring, to promote healing and recovery.
- Performed emergency response procedures, including CPR and airway management, to stabilize patients.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Worked with patients and doctors from many varying departments, OB, Ortho, Renal, ENT, Vascular, Dermatology, Oncology, and Pediatrics
- Followed up with the patient the next day to assess patient progress and reeducate if needed
Registered Nurse Preop/PACU (Ambulatory Surgery)
WSi Nursing Agency
10.2022 - 12.2024
- Verifying correct patient, correct site, allergies, pain level and pain expectations post-surgery
- Prepare patients for various surgeries following department protocols, guidelines and accepted practice standards
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- PACU, recover patients from surgery by monitoring patient’s airways, extubation, vital signs, wounds, incisions and dressings
- Act as patient advocate and liaison between patients, surgeons, and anesthesiologists
- Experience with assisting as OR circulator for cataract/retinal surgeries
- Experience with all surgical procedures that qualify for ambulatory surgery such as urology, endoscopy/colonoscopy, orthopedics, ENT, plastics, wound care, vascular and pain management
- Operated infusion pumps to deliver intravenous therapies, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care, improving adherence to treatment plans.
Clinical Nurse Instructor
Front Range Community College
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Mentor, instruct, and guide nursing students
- Instructing students via awareness of student capabilities, teaching patient advocacy, always keeping the patient safe
- Guiding students to check patient history, allergies, and checking labs for abnormalities
- Guide and teach students via hands on demonstration on starting IV’s, drawing labs, changing wound dressings, inserting foley catheters, flushing PICC lines, and assessing patient pain
- Guide and direct students in creating individualized nursing care plans and creating a nursing diagnosis
Registered Nurse Preop/PACU (Ambulatory Surgery)
Kaiser Permanente
07.2007 - 09.2022
- Managed care for preoperative and post-operative surgical patients
- Closely monitor acute conditions
- Perform lab tests and communicate results to surgeons and anesthesiologists
- Cross trained in minor procedures and Gastroenterology
- Operated infusion pumps to deliver intravenous therapies, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Participated in a unit-based team committee for quality assurance, safety and effective patient flow
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care, improving adherence to treatment plans.
- Administered medications using automated dispensing systems to ensure precise dosage and timing.
- Provided direct patient care, including wound care and vital sign monitoring, to promote healing and recovery.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Emergency Room Charge Nurse
St. Anthony North Hospital
05.2000 - 07.2007
- Charge nurse in busy 20 bed Emergency Room. Oversaw average of 120 patients per shift
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Performed EKG’s and directed rapid response to STEMIs
- Assisted physicians in providing accurate diagnoses during high-pressure scenarios using expert clinical knowledge combined with exceptional problem-solving abilities.
- Provided compassionate care to patients during traumatic events, utilizing active listening skills and offering emotional support when needed.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by regularly reviewing performance metrics and identifying areas for potential enhancement. Oversaw six employees and reviewed their progress on their goals on a quarterly basis
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale. Instituted monthly employee appreciation award
- Coordinated care with Donor Alliance, Social Workers, and County Coroners
Education
Masters of Science - Nursing Education
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Regis University
Denver, CO01.2014
Associate Degree of Applied Science - Nursing
Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO01.1997
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient/family focused
- Patient assessment
- Acute care expertise
- In-depth knowledge of intravenous therapy
- High level of autonomy
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessments
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Documentation and charting
Certification
- Registered Nurse in Colorado, 115138
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, 1999 to present
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 2007 to present
- BLS - Basic Life Support, 1996 to present
Timeline
Registered Nurse Preop/PACU (Ambulatory Surgery)
Aya Health Care Travel Nursing
01.2024 - Current
Clinical Nurse Instructor
Front Range Community College
01.2023 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse Preop/PACU (Ambulatory Surgery)
WSi Nursing Agency
10.2022 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse Preop/PACU (Ambulatory Surgery)
Kaiser Permanente
07.2007 - 09.2022
Emergency Room Charge Nurse
St. Anthony North Hospital
05.2000 - 07.2007
- Registered Nurse in Colorado, 115138
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, 1999 to present
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 2007 to present
- BLS - Basic Life Support, 1996 to present
Masters of Science - Nursing Education
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Regis University
Associate Degree of Applied Science - Nursing
Front Range Community College
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