Caris Wildgoose
Hampton
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience in patient assessments, medication administration, and direct patient care. Adept at mentoring staff and driving quality improvement initiatives.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
06.2007 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and efficacy.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for pediatric patients.
- Educated families on care techniques, promoting adherence to treatment regimens and improving outcomes.
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs, adapting interventions based on evolving conditions.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering skill development and promoting best practices in pediatric care.
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- As charge nurse, facilitated patient transfers between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
Miami Children's Hospital
Miami, FL
06.2004 - 05.2007
- Led quality improvement initiatives, enhancing patient care protocols and reducing error rates.
- Streamlined workflow processes within the unit, resulting in improved efficiency and patient satisfaction scores.
- Advocated for patients' rights and needs, ensuring holistic approaches to their healthcare journey.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Florida Keys Community College
Key West, FLSkills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- High level of autonomy
- Strong clinical judgment
- Physical assessments
- Precepting
- EMR systems
Certification
- PALS
- NRP
- CPR
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
06.2007 - Current
Registered Nurse
Miami Children's Hospital
06.2004 - 05.2007
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Florida Keys Community College