Carrie McCarson
Hendersonville
Summary
Self Motivated Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Advent Health Hendersonville, excelling in patient advocacy and education. Detail oriented individual who exemplifies professionalism with a love for people. Proven ability to manage high-pressure environments while ensuring safety and compliance. Skilled in medication administration, EKG interpretation, IV therapy and fostering strong relationships with patients and families to enhance care outcomes. Committed to delivering exceptional nursing standards.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Advent Health Hendersonville
05.2013 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care strategies.
- Monitored patient vital signs and documented changes to ensure timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication usage, and health maintenance practices.
- Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced surgical department serving diverse populations.
- Maintain accurate documentation in electronic medical records, ensuring compliance with privacy and safety standards.
- Manage multiple competing priorities with empathy, attention to detail, and excellent time management.
- Ensured safe and effective clinical workflows while maintaining high patient satisfaction.
- Supported patient care across various needs, including assessments, treatment planning, and discharge education.
Full Time Interventional Radiology Nurse
Margaret Pardee Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Administered patient care during interventional procedures, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient responses to interventions accurately.
- Educated patients and families on procedural expectations and post-care requirements.
- Prepared patients and assisted the radiologist with computed tomographic/ultrasound biopsies, fistulograms, paracentesis/thoracentesis, nuclear medicine procedures, breast biopsies, angioplasties, PICC lines, and other various interventional procedures.
- Administered conscious sedation as directed, per physician orders. Monitored patients' vital signs, EKG rhythms with interpretation, and physical status during and after procedures.
- Handled phlebotomy, lab work, catheters, medication administration, and vascular access devices.
Full Time Operating Room Nurse
Memorial Mission Hospital
04.2010 - 01.2011
- Collaborated with surgeons to ensure optimal patient care and safety in operating room.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on best practices and surgical protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures to enhance patient safety and reduce complications.
- Provided skilled, professional care to patients while in the operating room, based on ASPAN standards.
- Participated as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide professional patient care and complete/fulfill all physician orders, delivery of medications, medical treatments, lab tests, and other patient needs in a timely manner.
- Used equipment efficiently to assess patient needs and provide appropriate care in the operating room.
Full Time Endoscopy Nurse
Carolina Mountain Gastoenterology
02.2008 - 04.2010
- Administered patient pre-procedure assessments and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal care.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and provided immediate interventions during endoscopic procedures.
- Educated patients on preparation, post-procedure care, and recovery expectations to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Implemented infection control protocols, ensuring adherence to safety standards and reducing risk of complications.
Full Time Medical/Surgical Nurse
Margaret Pardee Memorial Hospital
07.2006 - 02.2008
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team, facilitating timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care, enhancing recovery outcomes and satisfaction.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Performed physical assessments, administered medications, provided wound care, managed intravenous access therapy, as well as PEG tube, jejunostomy tube, and Jackson Pratt drain care.
- Treated cardiology, oncology, pulmonary, surgical, and infectious disease patients in a hospital setting.
- Treated patients suffering from diabetes, hypertension, chronic conditions, and surgical complications.
Part Time Certified Nursing Assistant
Margaret Pardee Memorial Hospital
04.2003 - 07.2006
- Provided direct patient care, assisting with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with hospital protocols and regulations.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC08-2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Blue Ridge Community College
Hendersonville, NC05-2006
Skills
- Registered Nurse, State License Active
- Basic Life Support and First aid
- Advanced Life Support
- Pediatric Advance Life Support
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care with a unique combination of medical/clinical/nursing knowledge and administrative abilities
- Patient advocate, upholding the highest standards of nursing care
- Performs well in high pressure, fast paced environments
- Patient assessments including adult and pediatric
- Documentation in Epic and Cerner
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Keen observation, communication, and intervention skills
- Adapts easily to change in environment and work flow
- EKG rhythm interpretation
- Compassion and empathy, building rapport with children, families, and staff
- Patient monitoring, data collection, and reporting
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient discharge and education
- Team coordinating, organization and multitasking
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support and First Aid
- ALS - Advanced Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Advent Health Hendersonville
05.2013 - Current
Full Time Interventional Radiology Nurse
Margaret Pardee Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2013
Full Time Operating Room Nurse
Memorial Mission Hospital
04.2010 - 01.2011
Full Time Endoscopy Nurse
Carolina Mountain Gastoenterology
02.2008 - 04.2010
Full Time Medical/Surgical Nurse
Margaret Pardee Memorial Hospital
07.2006 - 02.2008
Part Time Certified Nursing Assistant
Margaret Pardee Memorial Hospital
04.2003 - 07.2006
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Appalachian State University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Blue Ridge Community College