Karla Carrillo
RALEIGH
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Educator
Abbvie
07.2023 - Current
- Educated patients on self-administration techniques for home-based injections, promoting safety and adherence to treatment plans.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently administering injections and providing clear explanations of procedures.
- Maintained timely documentation of injection procedures, contributing to streamlined patient recordkeeping.
- Promoted infection control with diligent hand hygiene practices before and after each injection procedure.
- Supported patients'' understanding of their medical conditions through tailored explanations of the purpose behind prescribed injections.
- Reduced patient anxiety with compassionate communication and thorough pre-injection assessments.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Cross Country Healthcare
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
- Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
ER Registered Nurse
UNC HEALTHCARE
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Provided direct patient care to wide range of populations including trauma, pediatric, orthopedic, COVID-19, pain management, sepsis/shock, COPD, myocardial infarction, GI bleeds, renal/liver failure, and post-surgery patients requiring ICU level care
- Evaluate patients’ overall condition and treatment accordingly through personal observation and assessment
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments, adhering to hospital protocols and regulatory guidelines.
- Maintained accurate medical records for each patient, ensuring proper documentation of interventions, evaluations, and progress updates.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
PACU Registered Nurse
North Carolina Specialty Hospital
06.2019 - 03.2022
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, adhering to infection control standards for optimal patient health.
- Increased patient comfort during recovery by addressing anxiety and concerns about surgery results.
- Provided emotional support to patients during their postoperative experience, creating a positive atmosphere that facilitated smooth recoveries.
- Assisted surgeons in post-operative procedures, ensuring optimal wound healing and preventing complications.
- Prevented potential adverse reactions by carefully screening patients'' allergies before administering medications or performing interventions.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
ER Registered Nurse
Duke University Hospital
08.2015 - 06.2019
- Provided nursing care within a Level 1 Trauma Center and triaged patients depending on needs
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients
- Performed medical procedures, such as venipuncture, cardiac monitoring, taking vital signs, urinalysis, UCG testing, blood cultures for both adult and pediatric population.
Education
No Degree - Nursing Pre-Reqs
Mitchell Community College
Statesville, NCBachelor of Science - Nursing
Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory, NC05.2015
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Medication and IV administration
- Clear Patient Communication
- Clinical Documentation Accuracy
- Attention to Detail
- Strong Clinical Judgement
- Patient Education
- Relationship Building
- Injection Techniques
Volunteer
Onali Pronatura Spa & Clinic, Isla Mujeres Mexico, Summer/Winter from 2021-2023
- Administered botox and dysport
- Provided pre-treatment and post treatment care to patients
- Performed skin resurfacing procedures
- Drew blood to administer PRP therapy
- Administered IV Nutrient Therapy
Certification
- Licensed NC RN #279161
- Botulin Toxin & Dermal Filler, Aesthetic Medical Education Training (AMET) - 2/10/2024
Training
Shadowed: Dr.Deborah Hudak (All About Aesthetics)6 hrs
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Educator
Abbvie
07.2023 - Current
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Cross Country Healthcare
02.2022 - 06.2023
ER Registered Nurse
UNC HEALTHCARE
04.2021 - 04.2022
PACU Registered Nurse
North Carolina Specialty Hospital
06.2019 - 03.2022
ER Registered Nurse
Duke University Hospital
08.2015 - 06.2019
No Degree - Nursing Pre-Reqs
Mitchell Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lenoir-Rhyne University
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