Denise Carter
RN, BSN
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Results-driven Registered Nurse (RN) with 8+ years of diverse clinical experience including dialysis (acute & outpatient), oncology/hematology, cardiac step-down, electrophysiology, LTAC, and float pool.
Background includes 15+ years as a Medical Laboratory Technologist, providing a strong diagnostic foundation and advanced understanding of pathology and high-acuity patient needs.
Experience
Outpatient / Acute Dialysis RN - DaVita Dialysis - Birmingham, AL
(2022-12)
- Manage multiple dialysis treatments simultaneously in high-volume settings.
- Perform comprehensive assessments, access management, and emergency interventions.
- Educate patients/families on treatment plans and kidney health.
- Coordinate labs, transplant follow-ups, and vascular access needs.
RN – LTAC - Select Medical – Brookwood Hospital
(2022-09 - 2022-12)
- Managed ventilators, TBIs, spinal injuries, complex wounds, and high-acuity medical patients.
- Modified care plans based on clinical changes and patient needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for improved outcomes.
RN – Lymphoma/Myeloma - MD Anderson Cancer Center - Houston, TX
(2022-04 - 2022-09)
- Delivered chemo, biotherapy, CART therapy, and symptom management.
- Conducted advanced oncology teaching and monitored treatment responses.
- Partnered with oncologists on individualized cancer care plans.
RN – Cardiac Step-down - Christus Hospital - Shreveport, LA
(2021-09 - 2022-02)
- Managed post-cath lab, TAVR, CABG, EP lab, and sheath-removal patients.
- Recognized clinical changes early and initiated cardiac interventions.
RN – Cardiac Step-down - Brookwood Hospital / Adex Travel Agency
(2021-03 - 2021-06)
- Provided high-acuity cardiac recovery and hemodynamic monitoring.
RN – Cardiac Holding - St. Vincent’s Hospital - Birmingham, AL
(2019-11 - 2021-03)
- Prepared and recovered patients for invasive cardiology procedures.
- Managed cardiac devices and high-risk medications.
RN – Acute Care Float Pool - UAB Hospital - Birmingham, AL
(2019-03 - 2020-08)
- Delivered adaptable care across med-surg, cardiac, oncology, and specialty units.
RN - UAB Hospital – Gynecology/Oncology
(2017-10 - 2019-03)
- Administered chemotherapy and provided comprehensive education and support.
- Monitored treatment responses and managed symptom relief.
Medical Laboratory Technologist & Senior Technologist
(1999 - 2017)
- Hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, blood banking, stem cell processing, apheresis.
- Quality control, advanced analyzers, pathology collaboration, and research protocols.
- Strong ability to interpret labs and recognize clinical deterioration.
Education
BSN - University of Alabama at Birmingham (2019)
ADN - Jefferson State College (2016)
M.S. - Forensic Science (In Progress) - National University
AAS - Clinical Laboratory Technician - Jefferson State College (2003)
B.S. - Biology, Minor in Chemistry - UAB (2000)
