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Caren Woods

Fuquay Varina,NC

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate LPN with 14 years in bedside patient care and experience in care coordination/nurse in charge. Eagerly seeking to expand and leverage experience to continue to service excellence in patient care and advocacy.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

UNC Rex Healthcare
01.2009 - Current
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management, and wound management.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Utilizes nursing process to assess,plan,implement, and evaluate patient care
  • Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychological changes in patient's condition

Care Coordinator LPN/Nurse in Charge

UNC Rex Healthcare
05.2018 - 03.2021
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.

CNA

Century Care For The Crystal Coast
01.1999 - 01.2021
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

CNA

UNC Rex Healthcare
04.2001 - 12.2008
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.

Education

Diploma - Nursing

ECPI University
Raleigh, NC
10.2008

CNA Certificate -

Carteret Community College
Morehead City, NC
09.1998

Skills

  • EMR Systems
  • Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
  • Medical Records Management
  • Patient education
  • Medication administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Unit Support
  • Assessing Residents

Affiliations

National Association of Licensed Practical Nurses

American Nurses Association

Certification

Licensed PN in NC

BLS

Timeline

Care Coordinator LPN/Nurse in Charge

UNC Rex Healthcare
05.2018 - 03.2021

Licensed Practical Nurse

UNC Rex Healthcare
01.2009 - Current

CNA

UNC Rex Healthcare
04.2001 - 12.2008

CNA

Century Care For The Crystal Coast
01.1999 - 01.2021

Diploma - Nursing

ECPI University

CNA Certificate -

Carteret Community College

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