Karla Arnold, BSN CCRN
Hernando
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in nursing and a talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Collaborates well with other departments to drive research based, patient driven standards for the unit. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit/Burn ICU/Float Pool
Regional One Health
08.2011 - Current
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple medical and trauma comorbidities. Used a holistic approach that addressed physical, emotional, and social needs.
- Precepted 5 new graduate nurses in the past year and served nursing students during clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Regularly function in the role of charge nurse for the CCU.
- Unit champion for compliance regarding State and JHACO regulations, work with infection prevention to strategize for better patient outcomes.
- Member of the Innovations Team-part of the team that created the Code Blue app; Hospital Nurse's Council where I created signage and documents regarding omnicell usage and supply charging; and charter member for the Critical Care Unit Nurse's Council.
- Manage 'fair warnings' and education for staff nurses regarding controlled substance handling.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Trilakes Medical Center
03.2012 - 06.2013
- Part of the team that was hired at the inception of the ICU. Assisted with workflow layout, supply usage and set up. Drafted many protocols for the care of the critically ill patient. Created documentation for patient records.
- Worked with physicians and nursing staff to develop treatment protocols addressing patients' current symptom presentation as well as underlying conditions.
- As this was a small rural access hospital, ICU nurses also functioned as the House Supervisor, MED Com, and Code Blue team.
Registered Nurse- ICU Stepdown
Baptist Memorial Hospital
02.2009 - 06.2011
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baptist College of Health Sciences
Memphis, TN12-2008
Associate of Arts -
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Southaven, MS05-2006
High School Diploma -
Hernando High School
Hernando05-2004
Skills
- Complex Problem-solving
- High level of autonomy
- Medication and IV administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient assessments and direct patient care
- Patient and family advocacy
Accomplishments
- CCRN certified
- Precepted 5 new graduate nurses in 2024
- Innovation Committee member- a team that develops ideas and products for implementation into everyday hospital use.
- Critical Care Unit Nurse's Council-charter member
Certification
- CCRN
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)
- Stop the Bleed trainer
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Trilakes Medical Center
03.2012 - 06.2013
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit/Burn ICU/Float Pool
Regional One Health
08.2011 - Current
Registered Nurse- ICU Stepdown
Baptist Memorial Hospital
02.2009 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baptist College of Health Sciences
Associate of Arts -
Northwest Mississippi Community College
High School Diploma -
Hernando High School
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