Proficient in Microsoft Office- PowerPoint, Word, Excel
Carla Keaton
Health Science Teacher
Connelly Springs,NC
Summary
Hardworking Health Educator passionate about improving individual and community health through education and public awareness. Good teacher and relationship builder with excellent communication skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of post-secondary education
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Science Teacher
Burke County Public Schools
Morganton, NC
02.2016 - Current
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to reinforce student participation and hands-on learning.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
- Networked with other educators to promote awareness of advanced teaching practices and development of 21st Century skills.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Staff Nurse
Burke Hospice Inpatient Facility
Valdese , NC
03.2012 - 12.2017
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients.
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education, especially with end of life decisions and care
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
Nurse
Dr. Goodson's Family Practice
Hickory, NC
11.2011 - 11.2014
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
- Performed assessment of DOT and disability physicals
Dialysis Nurse
Fresenius
Morganton, NC
11.2010 - 05.2012
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plans
- Adhere to strict facility policies regarding documentation and maintenance of water quality
- Accessed fistulas, port-a-catheters and peripheral intravenous lines
Oncology Staff Nurse
Catawba Valley Medical Center
Hickory, NC
06.2007 - 11.2010
- Cultivated warm and compassionate atmosphere for patients receiving chemotherapy, wound care and chemotherapy in infusion treatment facility.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
Continuing Education For Teaching Licensure
Isothermal Community College
Spindale, NC 06.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNC-Greensboro
Greensboro, NC 01.2008 - 05.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Piedmont Community College
Morganton, NC 08.2005 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Montreat College
Montreat, NC 08.1998 - 05.2002
Software
Certification
AHA CPR /First Aid
Timeline
AHA CPR /First Aid
03-2019
Continuing Education For Teaching Licensure
Isothermal Community College
06.2016 - 05.2018
Health Science Teacher
Burke County Public Schools
02.2016 - Current
Staff Nurse
Burke Hospice Inpatient Facility
03.2012 - 12.2017
Nurse
Dr. Goodson's Family Practice
11.2011 - 11.2014
Dialysis Nurse
Fresenius
11.2010 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNC-Greensboro
01.2008 - 05.2010
Oncology Staff Nurse
Catawba Valley Medical Center
06.2007 - 11.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Piedmont Community College
08.2005 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Montreat College
08.1998 - 05.2002
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