Nicky Carter
Long Beach
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Ochsner Slidell Memorial Hospital, excelling in infectious disease control and culturally-sensitive care. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through effective discharge coordination and nursing staff leadership. Committed to implementing best practices and fostering a supportive environment for patients and families during recovery.
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ochsner Slidell Memorial Hospital
11.2023 - 12.2025
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2021 - 10.2023
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse-Geriatrics
University Hills Health and Rehabilitation
11.2018 - 08.2021
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL05-2018
Skills
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Lab result interpretation
- Chart updating
- Infectious disease control
- IV management
- Diabetes management
- Discharge coordination
- Medication administration
Certification
- Basic Lifesaver Skills Training
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ochsner Slidell Memorial Hospital
11.2023 - 12.2025
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2021 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse-Geriatrics
University Hills Health and Rehabilitation
11.2018 - 08.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pensacola State College