Amy Carrier
Holyoke
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience in direct patient care and education. Expertise in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance individualized care plans, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and safety.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Holyoke Medical Center
Holyoke, MA
12.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses during interventional radiology and cardiovascular procedures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and medication management.
- Assisted in emergency response situations, applying critical thinking skills under pressure.
- Conducted routine health assessments to identify changes in patient conditions promptly.
Registered Nurse/Emergency and Interventional Radi
Mercy Medical Center
Springfield, MA
12.2017 - 11.2024
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions for timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and health maintenance.
- Led initiatives to enhance infection control practices within the unit.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to increase patient safety and quality of care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse/Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Millenium Staffing Services
Braintree, MA
05.2013 - 12.2017
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment plans.
- Developed and maintained accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Bay Path University
Longmeadow, MA2027
Associate of Science - Nursing
Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MA05-2003
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Placing ultrasound-guided IVs
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Intravenous therapy
- Professional bedside manner
- Telemetry monitoring
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS-Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Holyoke Medical Center
12.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse/Emergency and Interventional Radi
Mercy Medical Center
12.2017 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse/Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Millenium Staffing Services
05.2013 - 12.2017
No Degree - Nursing
Bay Path University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Holyoke Community College