Cara Chiarappa
Santa Barbara
Summary
Competent and compassionate registered nurse with eight years of hospital nursing (before temporarily retiring to raise my 2 children) and three years of home IV infusion experience. Expert in patient assessments and education, significantly improving patient comfort and understanding of treatment protocols. Skilled in documentation and leveraging both empathy and clinical knowledge to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
CVS/Coram Specialty Infusion
11.2018 - 05.2021
Administered prescribed IV medications autonomously, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Collected lab specimens and interpreted results.
Attended to patients of all ages in their homes and an infusion suite.
Educated patients about treatments, potential side effects and important care requirements.
Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with IV medications.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA12-1996
Skills
- IV medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Compassion and empathy
- Intravenous therapy
- High level of autonomy
- Data collection
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing. License #522053
Timeline
Registered Nurse
CVS/Coram Specialty Infusion
11.2018 - 05.2021
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Santa Barbara City College
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