Carmela Ana Lim

Registered Nurse, Transfer Center, PRN

Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Centre

01.2023 - 06.2024

Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms and determined patients' acceptance to facility or other suitable options in a timely manner.

Registered Nurse, Pediatrics, Inpatient Surgery

Our Lady Of The Lake Children's Hospital

01.2013 - 06.2024

Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
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.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
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.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.

Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit

Baton Rouge General Hospital

05.2011 - 01.2013

Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Registered Nurse, Transfer Center, PRN

Registered Nurse, Pediatrics, Inpatient Surgery

Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Skills

Certification

Work Availability

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Transfer Center, PRN

Registered Nurse, Pediatrics, Inpatient Surgery

Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

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