Carla Eubanks
Baton Rouge
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse 2
Our Lady of the Lake
Baton Rouge
11.2021 - Current
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
RN District Manager
Basic Home Infusion
Wayne
11.2011 - Current
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and intrathecal treatment options.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in home care.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Administered intrathecal medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Weekend RN Supervisor
Plantation Management Company
Denham Springs
11.2013 - 06.2019
- Actively listened to concerns from both patients and staff members regarding issues related to patient care.
- Evaluated patient records regularly to identify opportunities for improvement in service delivery.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to advances in nursing practice.
- Advocated for patient rights during difficult situations such as end-of-life decisions.
- Provided clinical leadership and direction for nursing staff, ensuring that all tasks were completed in accordance with accepted standards of care.
- Maintained awareness of government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
- Planned and implemented programs for health care or medical facilities supporting personnel administration and training.
- Directed, supervised and evaluated medical, clerical or maintenance personnel.
- Maintained current knowledge of healthcare regulations and best practices in order to promote compliance within the organization.
- Reviewed and completed admission and discharge assessments.
Home Health Nurse
St. Landry Homecare
Opelousas
05.2003 - 06.2012
- Offered guidance on medication management, ensuring adherence to therapy plans.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
- Monitored vital signs and symptoms, adjusting care plans as necessary.
- Instructed family members in basic nursing skills including wound care, injections, catheterization, and other treatments as ordered by the physician.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Performed assessments of the patient's physical condition to determine their level of function and need for assistance with activities of daily living.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature.
- Managed the administration of intravenous (IV) therapies and nutrition.
- Assessed patient needs and developed care plans accordingly.
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes and monitoring for signs of infection.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Agency RN
Emergent Care Services
Lafayette
06.2008 - 10.2011
- Managed multiple tasks efficiently while providing quality patient care services.
- Reported patient assessment findings and physical and psychosocial responses to nursing intervention for progress towards care goals.
- Discussed disease process, risk factors and ways to alleviate complications to facilitate recovery upon discharge.
- Supported medical staff in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute illnesses or chronic diseases.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Assessed patients by observing symptoms and collecting history and physical information to report to treatment team.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
Registered Nurse (PCU)
Opelousas General Hospital
Opelousas
12.2004 - 06.2008
- Encouraged an environment of respect among all members of the healthcare team while advocating for the best interest of the patient.
- Monitored vital signs, collected specimens, and administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines in providing quality patient care.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Observed, evaluated, recorded and reported symptoms, reactions and progress of residents.
- Administered injections and IV therapy and placed IV catheters.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Provided direct nursing care, including medication administration and wound management.
- Regulated medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Assessed and evaluated patient health conditions to develop individualized care plans.
Director of Operations
Amedysis Home Health
Lafayette
01.2001 - 05.2003
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with referral sources.
- Identified areas where process improvements could be made resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Established operational guidelines and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining operational results on a regular basis.
- Developed and maintained client relationships to grow business and improve account retention.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage referral sources in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Oversaw the implementation of new technology solutions designed to streamline processes.
- Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
- Maintained budgeting documents for accurate tracking of expenses.
- Communicated clear and consistent messages regarding departmental goals to produce desired results.
- Organized and oversaw work schedules of departmental managers.
Registered Nurse
United Home Health Care
Opelousas
05.1999 - 01.2001
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Registered Nurse
Hospice of St. Landry
Opelousas
05.1998 - 05.1999
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
LSU Eunice
Eunice, LA05-1998
Skills
- IV management
- Lab result interpretation
- Health screening
- Precepting
- Medical assessment
- Long-term care
- ADL assistance
- Medication distribution
- G-tube care
- Chronic disease management
- Family and patient support
- Intake and discharge
- Patient and family advocacy
- Tracheostomy care
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Telemetry monitoring
- Care planning
- Documentation and charting
- Patient monitoring
Timeline
Registered Nurse 2
Our Lady of the Lake
11.2021 - Current
Weekend RN Supervisor
Plantation Management Company
11.2013 - 06.2019
RN District Manager
Basic Home Infusion
11.2011 - Current
Agency RN
Emergent Care Services
06.2008 - 10.2011
Registered Nurse (PCU)
Opelousas General Hospital
12.2004 - 06.2008
Home Health Nurse
St. Landry Homecare
05.2003 - 06.2012
Director of Operations
Amedysis Home Health
01.2001 - 05.2003
Registered Nurse
United Home Health Care
05.1999 - 01.2001
Registered Nurse
Hospice of St. Landry
05.1998 - 05.1999
Associate of Science - Nursing
LSU Eunice
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