Caroline Christensen
Registered Nurse
Dorchester
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Reliable employee seeking market research position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dedicated Health professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Staff Nurse
Dorset County Hospital Foundation trust
Dorchester , Dorset
1997.05 - 2022.10
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
- Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Disability Assessor
Capita
Dorchester , DOR
2022.01 - 2022.09
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Handled 3 calls per day to address customer inquiries and concerns.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Team Leader Test and Trace Public Health England
NHS Professionals
Dorchester , Dorset
2020.05 - 2022.03
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Onboarded new temps by entering employee information into systems.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
Education
physical examination and advanced history taking - Nursing
Bournemouth University
Bournemouth 2016.02 - 2016.07
Diploma in TB - Health
Open University
Warwick, WAR 2011.02 - 2011.05
Diploma in COPD - Health
Open University
Warwick, WAR 2009.03 - 2009.07
Diploma Hospital Managed Respiratory Conditions - Health
Open University
Warwick, WAR 2006.03 - 2006.07
Mentorship - Teaching of student nurses
Bournemouth University
Yeovil Campus 2008.03 - 2008.05
Diploma in Midwifery - Health
Addington Hospital
Durban South Africa 1980.07 - 1981.07
Diploma in general nursing - Health
Addington Hospital
Durban South Africa 1977.01 - 1980.03
Skills
Intake and discharge
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Disability Assessor
Capita
2022.01 - 2022.09
Team Leader Test and Trace Public Health England
NHS Professionals
2020.05 - 2022.03
physical examination and advanced history taking - Nursing
Bournemouth University
2016.02 - 2016.07
Diploma in TB - Health
Open University
2011.02 - 2011.05
Diploma in COPD - Health
Open University
2009.03 - 2009.07
Mentorship - Teaching of student nurses
Bournemouth University
2008.03 - 2008.05
Diploma Hospital Managed Respiratory Conditions - Health
Open University
2006.03 - 2006.07
Staff Nurse
Dorset County Hospital Foundation trust
1997.05 - 2022.10
Diploma in Midwifery - Health
Addington Hospital
1980.07 - 1981.07
Diploma in general nursing - Health
Addington Hospital
1977.01 - 1980.03
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