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Lucia Carter

Lucia Carter

Dighton

Summary

Seasoned RN with a robust background in critical care and emergency services, notably at Morton Hospital. Demonstrates exceptional patient advocacy and communication, enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based practices. Skilled in critical care nursing and bilingual communication, with a proven track record in mentoring new nurses and leading teams in high-pressure environments.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN

Morton Hospital
03.1997 - Current
  • Critical Care
  • Collaborated patient centered care with physicians and other members of the multidisciplinary team
  • Educated patients, and caregivers on disease process and management
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
  • Educated patients on pre and post procedure care instructions
  • Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs (Triage)
  • Preceptor for new nurses in ER and IR
  • Provided direct patient care
  • Venous Access/Ports/PICC Lines/ Central Lines/Phlebotomy
  • Prepare , Plan and schedule patients for procedures
  • Moderate Sedation
  • Administer Medications
  • Monitor patient before , during and after procedures
  • Pre Op patients for procedures
  • Recover patients after general anesthesia
  • Charge RN in ER and IR
  • Telephone Assessments/ Triage

RN

South Coast Walk-In Clinic
04.2013 - 10.2014

Triage

Medication Administration

EK’s

Phlebotomy /IV’s

Orthopedic appliances instructions

RN

Nurses 24/7
05.2004 - 02.2009

ER/ Critical care

RN

Taunton School Department
06.2006 - 06.2008

Medication Administration

School Nurse duties

RN

Favorite Nurses Healthcare Staffing
05.2007 - 10.2007

ER/RN

Education

Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing

University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA
08.2017

Diploma - Nursing

Brockton Hospital School of Nursing
Brockton, MA
05.2003

Associate Degree - Science

Curry College
05.2003

Skills

    Critical Care Nursing

    Discharge Planning

    Empathy towards patients and families

    Strong communication skills

    Patient Advocate

    Bi-Lingual

    BLS/ACLS/PALS Certifications

Affiliations

MNA

Certification

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Languages

Portuguese
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

RN

South Coast Walk-In Clinic
04.2013 - 10.2014

RN

Favorite Nurses Healthcare Staffing
05.2007 - 10.2007

RN

Taunton School Department
06.2006 - 06.2008

RN

Nurses 24/7
05.2004 - 02.2009

RN

Morton Hospital
03.1997 - Current

Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing

University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth

Diploma - Nursing

Brockton Hospital School of Nursing

Associate Degree - Science

Curry College
Lucia Carter