Carie Askew
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 17 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Dialysis specialty.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Healthcare Support Staffing
02.2024 - Current
- Maintain accountability for the coordination and delivery of care to patients with end stage renal disease
- Conducts pre-dialysis assessments including patient vital signs and assessing the patient’s vascular access, laboratory findings, and the patient’s general health
- Brought any concerns about patient findings to the necessary medical provider
- Logged all findings in patient files
- Verify that all patients are taking all prescribed medication and perform medication reconciliation
- Answered patient questions and ensure they are kept comfortable and reassured
- Communicated all emergencies, patient life-threatening complications and related incidents to Supervisor, Medical Director, Regional Operations Director, Facility or Group Facilitator
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
New Directions Staffing
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Verified patients were receiving the correct prescription by verifying the dialysis machine against orders
- Assessed patients and made changes to their treatment as deemed necessary
- Reported any important medical findings to providers in a timely fashion
- Maintained accurate documentation in patient electronic and hard files
- Administered in-centered medication as prescribed by the provider
- Assisted with patient teaching
- Provided life-saving measures when necessary
Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
04.2019 - 10.2021
- Provided dialysis therapy
- Instructed patients on pre- and post-dialysis care
- Recorded vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for dialysis treatment
- Initiated access of dialysis port (fistula, graft, catheter)
- Analyzed patient assessments, laboratory data and, when concerns are noted, brings issues to the attention of the physician or appropriate care provider
- Administered prescribed medications to patients as directed
Pre-op Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital
03.2011 - 12.2018
- Assess patients prior to surgery
- Ensure that operative and informed consents are signed and in order
- Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure
- Initiate IVs and ensure that patients are informed about the procedure
- Assess patients’ pre-operative condition
- Log all findings in patient files
- Answer patient questions and ensure they are kept comfortable
- Monitor patients for condition changes and report any changes to the physician
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Children's Hospital of the Kings Daughters
10.2009 - 03.2011
- Taught patients and family’s skills to ensure a safe and speedy recovery from life debilitating events (i.e., Stroke, surgery or total brain injury)
- Assisted clients with setting goals based on their individual needs, assessments, and helped goal setting techniques
- Assess the patient to ensure he is not a danger to himself or others
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA09-2008
Skills
- Infection Prevention Strategies
- Quality Improvement Initiatives
- Emergency Situation Management
- Patient Data Protection Standards
- Continuous Vitals Assessment
- Collaborative Decision-Making
- Strategic Decision Making
- Healthcare Documentation Standards
- Advocacy for Patient Rights
Certification
- BLS, AHA - Expires January, 2024
- Licensed Registered Nurse - License 0001215773, Compact State Designation
Timeline
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Healthcare Support Staffing
02.2024 - Current
Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
05.2023 - 12.2023
Dialysis Registered Nurse
New Directions Staffing
10.2021 - 03.2023
Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
04.2019 - 10.2021
Pre-op Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital
03.2011 - 12.2018
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Children's Hospital of the Kings Daughters
10.2009 - 03.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
ECPI University
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