Emily Carter
Palo Alto,CA
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate pediatric registered nurse with extensive travel and staff nursing experience in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings. With skills in administering complex treatments, such as chemotherapy and biotherapy and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to care for ill pediatric patients and their families. Proficient in EPIC and certified as a APHON Chemotherapy provider and in Pediatric Life Support. I excel in advocating for patient needs while fostering strong relationships with families to enhance care outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Critical Care Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
07.2023 - Current
- Assessed and managed 1-3 pediatric patients for treatments of a range of diagnoses requiring PICU-level care; in a cardiac and/or medical-surgical PICU
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Administered medications, including cardiac-relate and titratable drips, and treatments, including ET tubes and various other oxygen supplementation, as ordered by physician.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Pediatric Acute Care Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
01.2023 - Current
- Delivered high level of quality care to 1-5 pediatric patients from diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Provided medical care to patients in varied settings to offer patients best possible care regardless of location.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
- Developed relationships with patients and families to understand medical history and care needs.
Pediatric Ambulatory Care Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
04.2024 - Current
- Implemented care plans for approximately 50 patient's treatment after assessing physician medical notes and prescribed medications.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated via telephone and MyChart triage.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop safe and effective steps for completing new procedures in the clinic setting.
Nurse Coordinator
UNC Hospitals, Children's Pediatric Care
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments by developing a new protocol for scheduling and performing CTa scans.
- Performed frequent checks on pediatric patients discharged from the cardiology inpatient service.
- Worked at least40 hours per month as clinic nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
Registered Nurse, Pediatric BMT & Oncology
Duke University Hospitals
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Assessed 1-5 patients during course of chemotherapy and/or biotherapy treatment to identify concerning reactions.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients by utilizing the pediatric Rapid Response or Code Team.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Oncology & BMT
UNC Hospitals, Children's Pediatric Care
07.2018 - 10.2021
- Assessed 1-5 pediatric patients patients during course of chemotherapy and biotherapy treatment to identify concerning reactions.
- Floated and picked up extra shifts in the medical-surgical and cardiac PICU, 4 shifts a month.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care in the EPIC EMR.
- Acted as night shift charge nurse, 2-3 shifts a week.
- Educated and precepted 1-3 new graduate and experienced registered nurses.
Postpartum New Graduate Nurse
UNC Health Care System
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Completed, maintained and submitted accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient condition and treatment plan to facilitate continuity of care.
- Instructed and counseled 3-4 couplet-patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs to support plan of care.
- Performed basic procedures and care activities to treat patient's postpartum ailments and emotional needs and fostered collaborative relationship to assist parents in transition from the hospital to at home care for a newborn.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC12-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Roanoke05-2017
Master of Science - Clinical Exercise Physiology
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05-2015
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA05-2013
Skills
- Electronic medical records: EPIC, Cerner, Allscripts
- Pediatric cardiac, oncology, BMT, general nursing care
- Pediatric ambulatory and outpatient care
- Charge nurse & preceptor
- Family & patient education
Certification
- Certified Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Provider, Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses - December 2026
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association - March 2026
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association - February 2026
Registered Nurse License
North Carolina (compact), Oregon, Massachusetts, California, Illinois (pending), & Minnesota (pending)
Timeline
Pediatric Ambulatory Care Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
04.2024 - Current
Pediatric Critical Care Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
07.2023 - Current
Pediatric Acute Care Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
01.2023 - Current
Nurse Coordinator
UNC Hospitals, Children's Pediatric Care
05.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse, Pediatric BMT & Oncology
Duke University Hospitals
10.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Oncology & BMT
UNC Hospitals, Children's Pediatric Care
07.2018 - 10.2021
Postpartum New Graduate Nurse
UNC Health Care System
07.2017 - 07.2018
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Appalachian State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Master of Science - Clinical Exercise Physiology
James Madison University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Christopher Newport University
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