Cara Parrigan
Haysi,VA
Summary
Proven Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in OB/GYN, Family Medicine, adept in medication administration and direct patient care. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and compassionate care, significantly improving patient satisfaction scores. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and patient relationship building, ensuring high-quality, culturally competent care across diverse populations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
United BioSource Corporation
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital
12.2020 - 02.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
- Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Led training sessions for new LPNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Samuel Robert’s Family Practice
10.2018 - 12.2019
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Broaddus Hospital
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Customer Service Cashier
Kroger
06.2015 - 05.2018
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, promoting a welcoming environment for customers.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly, maintaining composure during busy periods or difficult interactions.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Processed customer orders and accurately handled payment transactions.
Education
No Degree - Medical Insurance Coding
West Virginia Junior College - Morgantown
Morgantown, WV09.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Fred W Eberle Technical Center
Buckhannon, WV12.2017
Skills
Medication Administration
Direct Patient Care
Vital signs monitoring
HIPAA Compliance
Wound Care
Compassionate Care
Physical Assessment
Clinical Documentation
Geriatric Care
Vital signs
Clinical judgment
Patient Assessments
Documentation accuracy
Immunization Administration
Family Communication
EMR / EHR
Patient relationship building
Patient triaging
Medical office administration
Certified in CPR/AED
Adaptable and Flexible
Infection Control
Specimen Collection
Patient support
Nursing Intervention Evaluations
Patient Observation
Epic Systems
Call Answering and Assistance
Medical Paperwork Processing
Administrative Functions
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
United BioSource Corporation
04.2024 - 08.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital
12.2020 - 02.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Samuel Robert’s Family Practice
10.2018 - 12.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Broaddus Hospital
05.2018 - 09.2018
Customer Service Cashier
Kroger
06.2015 - 05.2018
No Degree - Medical Insurance Coding
West Virginia Junior College - Morgantown
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Fred W Eberle Technical Center
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