Carolyn Eisenhuth
Tucson
Summary
Driven healthcare professional with extensive experience at Banner Health, adept in patient care coordination and critical thinking. Excelled in ultrasound IVs and staff development, significantly enhancing patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail and ability to mentor new RNs, embodying a proactive approach to patient assessment and care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Global ROSS
Banner Health, University Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
- Facilitation with throughput
- Placing ultrasound IVs, managing peritoneal dialysis, dobhoff placement and antineoplastic administration throughout the hospital.
- Assisting three units with staff needs including transfers, discharges, charge RN responsibilities, bed management and critical events.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Participated in evidence-based practice quality improvement project HAPI.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse
Banner Health, University Medical Center
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized and implemented treatment, maintained patient flows.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Banner University Medical Center
03.2017 - 07.2021
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Promoted patient comfort by quickly responding to calls and handling diverse needs.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Obtained vital signs and collected biological samples to assist with diagnostic testing and ongoing assessments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ05.2021
Skills
Patient Monitoring
Patient Assessment
Care Coordination
Critical Thinking
Ultrasound IVs
Peritoneal Dialysis
Antineoplastic administration
Staff Development and Precepting
Patient Care
Patient Condition Monitoring
Attention to Detail
Unit Administration
Timeline
Global ROSS
Banner Health, University Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Banner Health, University Medical Center
07.2021 - 08.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Banner University Medical Center
03.2017 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pima Community College
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