Caroline Aviles
New Orleans
Summary
Healthcare professional with focus on neurological nursing. Proven ability to manage complex patient care and enhance recovery processes through effective collaboration. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic healthcare settings, possessing strong skills in patient assessment and critical thinking.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Neurological Intensive Care Unit
Ochsner Main Campus
New Orleans, LA
11.2023 - Current
- Skilled in continuous neurological assessment, hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, and rapid intervention for life-threatening conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, and intracranial hemorrhage.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on neurological conditions and post-discharge care strategies.
- Monitored vital signs and neurological status, ensuring timely interventions when necessary.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students and newly hired staff.
Medical Assistant
Ochsner Urgent Care
New Orleans, LA
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Administered patient care, including vital signs monitoring and assisting with examinations, point of care testing, EKGs, and medication administration.
- Maintained accurate medical records in electronic health systems.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medication instructions to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Assisted healthcare providers with procedures, ensuring a sterile environment and proper equipment availability.
Transcriptionist
Guardian Care LLC
New Orleans
06.2018 - 03.2023
- Transcribed all dictated patient notes.
- Translated for Spanish-speaking patients.
- Ensured medical documentation was organized and ready for review.
Emergency Department Medical Scribe
ScribeAmerica
New Orleans
05.2016 - 05.2018
- Acted as a clinical trainer for newly hired scribes
- Document for physicians in emergent and non-emergent settings.
- Gained extensive knowledge of medical terminology
- Completed comfort care rounding with individual patients throughout shifts.
Education
BSN -
Chamberlain School of Nursing
New Orleans08-2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Tulane University
New Orleans05-2014
Skills
- Medication and IV medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Infection control measures
- IV setup
- Telemetry monitoring
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- CCRN (ADULT)
LANGUAGES
English Native speaker
Spanish Native speaker
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Neurological Intensive Care Unit
Ochsner Main Campus
11.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
Ochsner Urgent Care
05.2023 - 10.2023
Transcriptionist
Guardian Care LLC
06.2018 - 03.2023
Emergency Department Medical Scribe
ScribeAmerica
05.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Tulane University
BSN -
Chamberlain School of Nursing