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Carolyn Taylor LPN

Newport News,VA

Summary

Licensed Practical Nurse skilled in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in high-pressure environments. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
2020
2020
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Williamsburg Landing
04 2025 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Cared for wounds and provided treatments
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Guided family members in end-of-life care for hospice residents.
  • Assisted with feeding, bathing, and activities of ADL for 10 residents with end-stage dementia

Licensed Practical Nurs

TPMG Procedure Suite
08 2024 - Current
  • Ensure that rooms, instruments, and supplies are ready for each procedure
  • Assess vitals in pre-op and PACU
  • Patient education on proper diet in PACU
  • IV insertion and removal for Pre-op and PACU for up for 14 patients a day
  • Patient education in pre-op explaining risks and benefits of procedure and anesthesia
  • Providing excellent customer service that led to 5-star Google reviews for the procedure suite and recognition of staff member as a whole,

Licensed Practical Nurse

Riverside Warwick Forrest LLH
06 2024 - 08.2024
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Provided medication administration for 30 residents
  • PEG tube feedings and cleaning
  • Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.

Certified Medical Assistant

VCU Health Family Medicine at Tappahannock
06 2021 - 04 2023
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
  • Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Enhanced clinic efficiency by thoroughly documenting patient information and updating electronic health records.
  • Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs.
  • Reduced wait times for patients by maintaining an organized schedule and swiftly preparing examination rooms.
  • Performed diagnostic tests accurately, contributing to swift diagnosis and appropriate treatment options.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
  • Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
  • Performed venipuncture for routine lab testing on up to 50 patients a day
  • Administered injections via IM and Sub-Q within scope of practice

Certified Medical Assistant

Riverside Tappahannock Family Practice
09 2020 - 06 2021

Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.

  • Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
  • Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Enhanced clinic efficiency by thoroughly documenting patient information and updating electronic health records.
  • Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs.
  • Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
  • Reduced wait times for patients by maintaining an organized schedule and swiftly preparing examination rooms.
  • Performed diagnostic tests accurately, contributing to swift diagnosis and appropriate treatment options.
  • Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history on up to 50 patients a day

Certified Medical Assistant

Riverside Warsaw Family Medicine
03 2020 - 07.2020
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
  • Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Improved efficiency of blood draw stations for up to 100 patients a day, resulting in shorter patient wait times and increased throughput.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
  • Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Actively engaged with patients to educate them on proper post-draw care, reducing potential complications and ensuring their comfort throughout the process.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.

Education

Practical Nursing Diploma - Health Sciences PN Certificate

Rappahannock Community College
Warsaw, VA
05.2024

Medical Assistant Certificate - Medical Assistant

Herzing University
Brookfield, WI
12.2019

High School Diploma -

Essex High School
Tappahannock, VA
06.2015

Skills

  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Conflict resolution
  • Phlebotomy
  • Electronic charting
  • Operating EKG equipment
  • Clinical documentation
  • Medical Terminology
  • IV insertion and removal
  • EPIC
  • Point Click Care (PCC)
  • NextGen
  • Specimen collection and processing
  • Patient education
  • Medication administration

Certification

  • CPR/BLS
  • Certified Medical Assistant

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Williamsburg Landing
04 2025 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurs

TPMG Procedure Suite
08 2024 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Riverside Warwick Forrest LLH
06 2024 - 08.2024

Certified Medical Assistant

VCU Health Family Medicine at Tappahannock
06 2021 - 04 2023

Certified Medical Assistant

Riverside Tappahannock Family Practice
09 2020 - 06 2021

Certified Medical Assistant

Riverside Warsaw Family Medicine
03 2020 - 07.2020

Practical Nursing Diploma - Health Sciences PN Certificate

Rappahannock Community College

Medical Assistant Certificate - Medical Assistant

Herzing University

High School Diploma -

Essex High School