Ralonda Carter
Columbia
Summary
Dynamic nursing professional with extensive experience at the Department of Veterans Affairs, excelling in patient assessments and care planning. Proven ability in wound care management and effective communication, fostering team collaboration to enhance patient outcomes. Committed to safety compliance and continuous improvement in clinical practices.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse
Department of Veterans Affairs 4North PMU
10.2023 - Current
- Conducted initial patient assessments and collaborated with physicians to develop and evaluate care plans for all ages.
- Recorded medical histories, vital statistics, and test results in electronic and physical medical charts.
- Executed nursing interventions to promote healing during hospital stays through patient observation.
- Utilized clinical expertise to perform suture removal, administer medications, and conduct IV therapy.
- Performed venipuncture and delivered comprehensive wound care to enhance recovery.
- Educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment options, and self-management techniques.
- Identified opportunities to improve unit procedures and treatment activities for better patient outcomes.
Nurse
Department of Veterans Affairs 3 North
05.2020 - 10.2022
- Continuously monitors the environment for potential and/or actual safety hazards.
- Assures adherence to strict safety procedures by all staff.
- Utilizes the nursing process in managing, developing, implementing, and evaluating each patient's individual plan of care with an interdisciplinary team to attain specific clinical outcomes.
- Provide patient care, administer appropriate medication under the direction of preceptor.
- Perform necessary nursing interventions, chart and report nursing assessments, interventions, and outcomes effectively.
- Assess learning needs of patient and staff to implement appropriate teaching plan.
Technician
Department of Veterans Affairs
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Direct patient care.
- Observe patient's behavior, listen to their concerns and document.
- Phlebotomy skills utilized for lab draws.
- Lead patients in therapeutic and recreational activities.
- Help with admitting and discharge of patients.
Lab Technician, Phlebotomist
Department of Veterans Affairs
01.2014 - 08.2018
- Vein Puncture.
- Doctor Orders Interpretation.
- Specimen Collection.
- Perform test procedures.
- Specimen Processing.
- Prepare Patient for testing.
- Verify accuracy of test results.
- Prepare reagents.
- Report test results in computer.
- Perform point of care testing to ensure proper receipt, handling, and processing of specimen collection.
- Maintain accuracy of laboratory supplies and reordering.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Department of Veterans Affairs
12.2012 - 01.2014
- Actively involved in weekly Treatment Team & healthcare planning.
- Skilled in Hospice & Palliative Care.
- Fun Friday Coordinator.
- Direct patient care.
- Preceptor to new employees.
- Phlebotomy skills utilized for lab draws.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Nashville State Community College
05.2020
Prerequisites for Associates of Applied Science - Nursing
Columbia State Community College
Columbia, TN01.2018
Phlebotomy Training -
Allied Health Careers Institute
Murfreesboro, TN06.2012
Certified Nurse Technician -
Tennessee Technology Center
Hohenwald, TN02.2007
Skills
- Communication skills
- Customer service excellence
- Clinical expertise
- Assessment proficiency
- Decision-making ability
- Independent work capability
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Safety compliance
- Wound care management
Timeline
Nurse
Department of Veterans Affairs 4North PMU
10.2023 - Current
Nurse
Department of Veterans Affairs 3 North
05.2020 - 10.2022
Technician
Department of Veterans Affairs
08.2018 - 05.2020
Lab Technician, Phlebotomist
Department of Veterans Affairs
01.2014 - 08.2018
Certified Nurse Assistant
Department of Veterans Affairs
12.2012 - 01.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Nashville State Community College
Prerequisites for Associates of Applied Science - Nursing
Columbia State Community College
Phlebotomy Training -
Allied Health Careers Institute
Certified Nurse Technician -
Tennessee Technology Center