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Carlotta Parker

Carlotta Parker

License Practical Nurse
Loris,SC

Summary

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

LPN

Maxim Healthcare
Wilmington, NC
04.2022 - Current
    • Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities, and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
    • Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
    • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
    • Assisted patients with activities of daily living to promote independence.
    • Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
    • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges
    • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments

LPN

Shiftkey
Myrtle Beach, SC
11.2021 - Current
    • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
    • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
    • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
    • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
    • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
    • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures

LPN

Embrace Hospice
Myrtle Beach, SC
11.2022 - 07.2023
    • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
    • 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.
    • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.

LPN

Advance Primary Care
Whiteville, NC
11.2022 - 01.2023
    • Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
    • Improved patient well-being by offering advice on preventive health measures.
    • Planned and implemented patient care to treat conditions or mitigate symptoms.
    • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
    • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
    • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
    • Sterilized instruments and equipment and stocked unexpired supplies and medications to prepare patient care areas
    • Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures

LPN

Carolina Health Specialists
MYRTLE BEACH, SC
07.2022 - 08.2022
    • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
    • Monitored and tracked patient vital signs to keep team informed of changing conditions.
    • Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests and evaluations.
    • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
    • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
    • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
    • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
    • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
    • Manage to triage about 15 to 25 patients during shift

COVID-19 Tester

Novant Health (Brunswick Medical Center)
Bolivia, NC
02.2022 - 04.2022
    • Administered and interpreted infrared temperature scans, blood samples and surveys.
    • Handled and stored potentially contaminated nasal, oral and blood samples to prevent compromise.
    • Obtained temperatures of visitors and employees at entry of facility and asked screening questions.
    • Performed nasal swab and rapid antibody testing via blood droplet collection.
    • Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
    • Manage more than 20 calls per day.

Psych Nurse

Lighthouse Behavior Health Hospital
Conway, SC
08.2021 - 11.2021
    • Performed patient observations to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
    • Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
    • Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
    • Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
    • Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
    • Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
    • Manage to care for more than 15 to 20 patients on shift

LPN

Little River Medical Center
Loris, South Carolina
03.2021 - 06.2021
    • Completed screening questions with patients following CDC guidelines.
    • Administered vaccinations via intramuscular injection and completed proper documentation.
    • Wore face mask, eye protection, medical gloves and PAPR.
    • Ran successful practice with robust patient load and high satisfaction scores due to quality of care.
    • Manage to vaccinate total of 20 to 45 patient's during working shift

LPN

Loris Rehab And Nursing Center
Loris, MS
10.2020 - 02.2021
    • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels. Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
    • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
    • Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
    • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
    • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
    • Manage to care for 20 patients on floor

CNA

McLeod Loris
Loris, SC
12.2018 - 01.2021
    • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
    • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
    • 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.

CNA

Lower Cape Fear Hospice
Wilmington, NC
12.2016 - 05.2018
    • 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.
    • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
    • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
    • Supported needs of residents under long-term care.

Caregiver

Home Health Direct
Aynor, SC
01.2015 - 11.2016
    • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
    • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
    • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
    • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
    • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
    • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.

Education

Current (ADN Program) - Nursing

Galen College of Nursing
Myrtle Beach, SC
09.2022 - Jun 2024

Associate of Science - Practical Nursing

Horry- Georgetown Technical College
Myrtle Beach, SC
05.2019 - May 2020

Certificate - CNA

Professional Medical Training Center
Conway, SC
11.2015 - 03.2016

Certificate - EKG

Professional Medical Training Center
Conway, SC
06.2015 - 09.2015

Certificate - Phlebotomy

Professional Medical Training Center
Conway SC
01.2015 - 04.2015

Skills

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Timeline

LPN

Embrace Hospice
11.2022 - 07.2023

LPN

Advance Primary Care
11.2022 - 01.2023

Current (ADN Program) - Nursing

Galen College of Nursing
09.2022 - Jun 2024

LPN

Carolina Health Specialists
07.2022 - 08.2022

LPN

Maxim Healthcare
04.2022 - Current

COVID-19 Tester

Novant Health (Brunswick Medical Center)
02.2022 - 04.2022

LPN

Shiftkey
11.2021 - Current

Psych Nurse

Lighthouse Behavior Health Hospital
08.2021 - 11.2021

LPN

Little River Medical Center
03.2021 - 06.2021

LPN

Loris Rehab And Nursing Center
10.2020 - 02.2021

Associate of Science - Practical Nursing

Horry- Georgetown Technical College
05.2019 - May 2020

CNA

McLeod Loris
12.2018 - 01.2021

CNA

Lower Cape Fear Hospice
12.2016 - 05.2018

Certificate - CNA

Professional Medical Training Center
11.2015 - 03.2016

Certificate - EKG

Professional Medical Training Center
06.2015 - 09.2015

Caregiver

Home Health Direct
01.2015 - 11.2016

Certificate - Phlebotomy

Professional Medical Training Center
01.2015 - 04.2015

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