Carol Littrell
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Staff RN with a proven track record at STRHS Lifepoint Hospital, specializing in emergency care and demonstrating exceptional critical thinking. Expert in delivering patient-centered care, significantly improving patient satisfaction. Skilled in medication administration and adept at fostering team collaboration. Achievements include effectively managing critical situations and enhancing patient safety through diligent infection control.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff RN
NHC Nursing Home
10.2024 - 11.2024
- 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.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Staff RN
STRHS Lifepoint Hospital
08.2007 - 09.2020
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing compassionate, attentive, and empathetic care.
- Promoted patient safety by adhering to infection control protocols and conducting regular health assessments.
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Medical Center Shoals
09.1990 - 03.2007
- Provided emotional support for oncology patients experiencing distress related to their diagnoses or treatments, utilizing active listening skills and empathetic communication techniques.
- Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
- Provided compassionate care for oncology patients, addressing their physical and emotional needs during treatment.
- Assisted physicians in performing bone marrow biopsies and lumbar punctures for diagnostic purposes or therapeutic interventions.
- Monitored patients closely for side effects and complications related to cancer treatments, intervening promptly when necessary to manage symptoms effectively.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Columbia State Community College
Columbia, TN08.1982
Skills
- Orthopedic nursing
- Perioperative nursing
- Emergency care
- Compassion and empathy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Geriatric nursing
- Diabetes management
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Cardiac care
- Hospice care
- Oncology nursing
- Pediatric nursing
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient education
- Direct patient care
- Infection control measures
- Patient safety
- Wound care
- Critical care
- Tracheostomy care
- Hospice and palliative care
- HIPAA protocol adherence
- Wound care management
- Intravenous therapy
- Advanced cardiovascular life support
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and caring
- Basic life support
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Staff RN
NHC Nursing Home
10.2024 - 11.2024
Staff RN
STRHS Lifepoint Hospital
08.2007 - 09.2020
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Medical Center Shoals
09.1990 - 03.2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
Columbia State Community College
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