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Carolyn Leggett

Portland,United States
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Carolyn Leggett

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Summary

Dedicated Home Health Nurse skilled in delivering personalized care and medication management for diverse patient populations. Expertise in developing tailored care plans and educating families on effective health management strategies. Proven ability to foster trusting relationships, enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction.

Overview

23
years of professional experience
1

PALS Certification

1

BLS Certification

2
years of post-secondary education

Skills

  • Care plan adherence
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Assessment
  • Palliative Care
  • Electronic health records
  • Care coordination
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Medication administration
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Family support

Certification

  • Nursing License, Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN), 10/24
  • BLS Certification, American Heart Association, 05/25, 05/27
  • PALS Certification, American Heart Association, 05/25, 05/27
  • Community Based Care, Nurse Learn, 07/25

Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Epic EHR

Google Workspace

Apple iWork

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Work History

Oregon DHS CIIS

Pediatric Home Health Nurse
10.2024 - Current

Job overview

•Provided compassionate nursing care to medically fragile children in home settings.
• Coordinated with families and interdisciplinary providers to develop and implement cohesive patient care plans.
• Safely administered medications, and continuously monitored patient status to support optimal health outcomes.

Dallas Retirement Village
Dallas, OR

COVID-19 Data Entry Coordinator
10.2021 - 08.2022

Job overview

• Collected and recorded COVID-19 testing and vaccination data for internal and external reporting, enhancing transparency in public health initiatives.
• Provided scheduled access to COVID-19 self-testing equipment for DRV employees, ensuring timely testing and reinforcing workplace safety measures.
• Utilized database software to streamline data entry tasks, improving overall data management efficiency.

Oregon Homecare Commission

In-Home Caregiver
03.2014 - 02.2018

Job overview

  • Providing daily-living assistance to disabled and senior adults living independently
  • Strictly adhering to best practices with regards to documentation of daily duties
  • Upholding stringent confidentiality practices while handling sensitive information

Self-Employed
Keizer, OR

Freelance writer/editor/transcriptionist
02.2018 - 09.2021

Job overview

• Researched topics to ensure accuracy and relevance, enhancing content credibility
• Collaborated with design teams to enhance content quality and coherence, resulting in cohesive project presentation
• Organized and tracked multiple projects, ensuring completion on time despite tight deadlines

Comfort Keepers

In-Home Caregiver
09.2010 - 02.2018

Job overview

• Supported clients in daily living activities to promote independence and uphold dignity in care.
• Tracked client progress and communicated changes in health status to ensure timely care adjustments.
• Kept precise records of services delivered and pertinent information to enhance care quality.

Rural Metro

Field Paramedic
10.2006 - 09.2010

Job overview

  • Providing basic and advanced life support EMS to the populous of Pierce County
  • Maintaining strict confidentiality while handling sensitive information
  • Stringent adherence to state and local protocols for routine and emergent medical transport

Greystone Ambulance
Houston, TX

Field Paramedic
09.2005 - 10.2006

Job overview

  • Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
  • Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
  • Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.

American Medical Response, AMR
Houston, TX

Emergency Medical Technician Basic
07.2003 - 09.2005

Job overview

  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
  • Responded to emergencies by choosing route, observing traffic conditions and avoiding dangerous situations by maintaining communications with dispatcher.
  • Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.

Education

Concordia
Portland, OR

ABSN
08.2024

University Overview

  • Awarded Dean's List - Summer 2024

Chemeketa Community College
Salem, OR

AAOT
06.2017

University Overview

  • Awarded Dean's List - Spring 2016
  • Awarded Persistence Award - Summer 2017

Lee College
Baytown, TX

No Degree from Paramedicine
06.2004 - 08.2005

University Overview

  • Member of Honor Society

Houston Community College
Houston, TX

No Degree from Emergency Medical Technician
01.2003 - 06.2003

University Overview

  • Member of Honor Society

Timeline

Pediatric Home Health Nurse

Oregon DHS CIIS
10.2024 - Current

COVID-19 Data Entry Coordinator

Dallas Retirement Village
10.2021 - 08.2022

Freelance writer/editor/transcriptionist

Self-Employed
02.2018 - 09.2021

In-Home Caregiver

Oregon Homecare Commission
03.2014 - 02.2018

In-Home Caregiver

Comfort Keepers
09.2010 - 02.2018

Field Paramedic

Rural Metro
10.2006 - 09.2010

Field Paramedic

Greystone Ambulance
09.2005 - 10.2006

Lee College

No Degree from Paramedicine
06.2004 - 08.2005

Emergency Medical Technician Basic

American Medical Response, AMR
07.2003 - 09.2005

Houston Community College

No Degree from Emergency Medical Technician
01.2003 - 06.2003

Concordia

ABSN

Chemeketa Community College

AAOT
Carolyn Leggett