Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
References
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Cally Box

Murfreesboro

Summary

Dedicated and empathetic Registered Nurse with comprehensive experience providing acute and palliative care across neuro, orthopedic, oncology, and general inpatient hospice populations. Skilled in managing complex medical needs, post-surgical recovery, and end-of-life care, with a strong emphasis on clinical excellence and emotional support. Known for a calm presence, patient advocacy, and collaborative interdisciplinary teamwork.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital
Murfreesboro
08.2024 - Current
  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients on a mixed-acuity unit, encompassing neurological, orthopedic, oncology, and general inpatient hospice populations.
  • Manage post-operative care for total joint replacements, spinal surgeries, and neuro procedures, including frequent assessments, wound care, mobility support, and pain control.
  • Deliver high-empathy, comfort-focused care to oncology and hospice patients, supporting symptom management, family education, and end-of-life planning.
  • Collaborate closely with physicians, PT/OT, case management, and palliative care teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
  • Administer and monitor high-risk medications, including PCA pumps, anticoagulants, and opioids, ensuring safe practice and documentation.
  • Recognize and respond to acute changes in condition, including signs of stroke, post-op complications, and terminal decline, initiating rapid intervention as needed.
  • Provide emotional support and education to families navigating terminal diagnoses, DNR discussions, and hospice transitions.
  • Chart accurately and thoroughly in the EHR, ensuring continuity of care, and legal compliance.

Nurse Intern

Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital
Murfreesboro
02.2022 - 08.2024
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and chronic conditions.
  • Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
  • Performed blood draws and specimen collection to facilitate laboratory testing.
  • Monitored the patient's vital signs and reported any changes to the nursing staff.

Patient Care Technician, Medical-Surgical

Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital
Murfreesboro
10.2014 - 05.2018
  • Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing the risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
  • Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Motlow State Community College
Smyrna, TN
05.2024

Skills

  • Neuro assessments (stroke scales, post-op neuro monitoring)
  • Orthopedic care (hip/knee replacements, mobility safety)
  • Oncology care (chemotherapy precautions, pain management)
  • GIP hospice care (end-of-life symptom management, comfort measures)
  • Wound care and dressing changes
  • Patient and family education
  • Interdisciplinary communication and handoffs
  • EMR systems (Cerner)
  • IV insertion, central line care, PCA management
  • Crisis management and de-escalation
  • Cultural sensitivity and trauma-informed care

Certification

  • American Heart Association BLS, expires 2026-01
  • NCLEX-RN – June 2024

Accomplishments

  • Scholarship Award
  • Motlow Ladies Philanthropic Society (MLPS), MSCC 2023.
  • DAISY Award Nominee (2x), Saint Thomas Rutherford, 2025
    Recognized for exceptional compassion and dedication to patient care
  • Greenhouse Ministries Serving meals to the community, 2021-2023.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital
08.2024 - Current

Nurse Intern

Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital
02.2022 - 08.2024

Patient Care Technician, Medical-Surgical

Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital
10.2014 - 05.2018

Associate of Science - Nursing

Motlow State Community College

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