Carolyn Boynton
Omaha,NE
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Private Duty
Maxim Health Care, Home Health Care
Omaha, NE
03.2023 - Current
- Provided high-quality nursing care to patients in a private duty setting, ensuring their comfort and well-being
- Administered medications, treatments, and therapies as prescribed by physicians, closely monitoring patient responses and documenting observations
- Assessed patients' conditions on an ongoing basis, identifying any changes or deterioration in health status and taking appropriate action
RN Care Manager
Charter Healthcare
Omaha, NE
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Assessed and charted observations of the patient’s condition at each visit.
- Completed evaluation tasks, including reviewing medication and vital signs.
- Reviewed and instructed on prescribed medication.
- Dress or redress wounds and assess the healing progress.
- Provide education to patients and families on proper home health care procedures and strategies.
- Coordinate with Physicians, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and other individuals in the patient’s care plan.
- Keep the patient comfortable through palliative care.
- Recommend tools or devices that may improve the quality of life for the patient.
RN School Nurse
Omaha Public Schools
Omaha, NE
08.2011 - 08.2022
- Provided nursing/health care for children of various ages with varied medical issues.
- Provided on-site health assessments and develops/implements appropriate emergency health care plans.
- Ensured compliance of the state’s immunization program.
- Continued maintenance of cumulative student health records according to statutory requirements.
- Took appropriate measures in case of injury, communicable disease symptoms, signs of abuse or other condition, which affect the welfare of an individual or group of students.
- Provided meaningful communication and educates in areas pertaining to student health.
- Participated in the building’s crisis team.
- Provided appropriate medical care for school staff and visitors during a crisis situation.
- Demonstrated strong communication and organizational skills and awareness of community services.
- Worked with and understanding a diverse student population.
- Maintained open lines of communications with parents, guardians and staff.
- Coordinated with other school professional staff members and participates in faculty meetings and committees, including wellness and attendance committees.
- Worked on the Covid-19 Reporting/Contact Tracing Team at OPS and in collaboration with the Douglas County Health Department.
- Worked on the BLS training committee to assist in the BLS re-certification of the OPS Nurses.
Owner/Manager
American Diaper Service
Omaha, NE
03.2005 - 12.2009
- Owner of a full service cloth diaper service consisted of providing clients in the Omaha, Council Bluffs, and Lincoln areas with professionally laundered cloth diapers, linens, and entryway mats.
- Business was family owned and operated with laundry service provided by Ameritech Services, Inc.
- Duties included marketing, buying, customer service, accounting, and managing employees.
RN Community Health
Kohl's Pharmacy & Homecare
Omaha, NE
10.1999 - 12.1999
- Duties included administering seasonal influenza vaccinations to populations within the Omaha and surrounding communities.
RN Clinical Associate
Visiting Nurse Association
Omaha, NE
10.1997 - 05.1999
- Duties included working under a nurse clinical manager in performing nursing assessments, nursing diagnosis, interventions, evaluations, and discharge planning and teaching to adult medical-surgical clients in a home health setting.
RN Home Care
Interim HealthCare
Omaha, NE
01.1997 - 10.1997
- Duties included caring for clients in a 'private duty' capacity in a home setting, including working under a nurse manager with the family to develop and implement a plan of care in order to help in improving the quality of life for a pediatric or adult client.
Registered Nurse
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Omaha, NE
06.1994 - 12.1996
- Duties included the care of adult medical-surgical clients in an acute health setting.
- Specialties included, but not limited to: orthopedics, general surgery, eye surgery, urology, and oncology.
Education
Certificate of Completion Independent Study Refresher Course - Registered Nurses
South Dakota State University Continuing Education Department
03.2011
Nursing - BSN
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE05.1994
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Wound care
- Patient monitoring
- Patient management
- Infection control measures
Certification
- BLS Certification
- BLS Instructor Certification
- Nebraska Educator’s Certificate/Permit School Nurse Endorsement August 2011 to August 2027
Timeline
RN Private Duty
Maxim Health Care, Home Health Care
03.2023 - Current
RN Care Manager
Charter Healthcare
08.2022 - 01.2023
RN School Nurse
Omaha Public Schools
08.2011 - 08.2022
Owner/Manager
American Diaper Service
03.2005 - 12.2009
RN Community Health
Kohl's Pharmacy & Homecare
10.1999 - 12.1999
RN Clinical Associate
Visiting Nurse Association
10.1997 - 05.1999
RN Home Care
Interim HealthCare
01.1997 - 10.1997
Registered Nurse
US Department of Veterans Affairs
06.1994 - 12.1996
Nursing - BSN
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Certificate of Completion Independent Study Refresher Course - Registered Nurses
South Dakota State University Continuing Education Department
Awards
Department of Veteran Affairs Health Professional Scholarship August 1993, Sigma Theta Tau International Honors Society of Nursing May 1993
Nursing Licenses
RN Expires: October 2026 State: NE