Carri McCarthy
Coloma,MI
Summary
Highly organized and motivated Certified Nurse Practitioner with experience delivering compassionate care to a diverse patient population, specializing in gerontology. Instrumental in conducting physical examinations and diagnostic studies. Eager to excel as a professional with strong focus on delivering high-quality, patient-centered healthcare.
I present with over thirty years of nursing experience in a variety of settings including nephrology, acute care, rural health, and geriatrics. My passion is to provide empathetic care to patients living with chronic disease and provide educational and emotional support to assist them as they face numerous health care challenges.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Practice Provider
Theoria Medical
Novi, MI
09.2025 - Current
- Provided primary care for skilled nursing facilities.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
Advanced Practice Provider
Region IV Area Agency On Aging
Saint Joseph, MI
04.2024 - 08.2025
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on chronic disease management and prevention strategies.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery efficiency.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
Nurse Practitioner
Lake Michigan Nephrology
Saint Joseph, MI
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Provided comprehensive health assessment and treated patients with Chronic Kidney Disease and End Stage Renal Disease in the setting of outpatient dialysis clinics, nephrology office, and hospital.
- Duties included ordering, performing and interpreting diagnostic tests.
- Prescribed medications to manage hypertension, bone disease, anemia.
- Managed and wrote orders for individual dialysis prescriptions for AKI and ESRD patients.
Inpatient Dialysis RN
Corewell Health
Saint Joseph, MI
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Administered dialysis treatment to patients with kidney disease.
- Responsible for machine set-up and operation while closely monitoring patient status during treatment.
Oncology RN Navigator
Corewell Health
Saint Joseph, MI
06.2014 - 10.2019
- Worked in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in effort to provide expedient testing, diagnosing, and treatment plans for cancer patients.
- Developed a rapport with patients and families in order to assist and support during their cancer journey.
RN Case Manager
Corewell Health
Saint Joseph, MI
06.2011 - 06.2014
- Utilized the nursing process to assess, plan, and implement safe discharge planning to patients.
- Served as a patient, family, insurance, and facility advocate.
- Required knowledge of community resources and the ability to develop good working relationships with physicians and hospital staff.
Clinical Manager (DON)
Pinnacle Senior Care
Portage, MI
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Responsible for management of clinical staff while assisting the administrator with day-to-day operation of a Home Care Agency.
- Worked as a liaison between physician offices and staff.
- Responsible for the implementation and monitoring of insurance guidelines including, but not limited to, Medicare/Medicaid, agency compliance, staff documentation, and billing.
RN Supports Coordinator
Burnham Brook
01.2000 - 01.2008
- Care Management RN for the Medicaid Waiver Program.
- Carried a caseload of approximately forty-four patients providing ongoing monitoring and assessment to ensure client needs were met and services were delivered as planned.
RN Case Manager
Lakeland and South Haven Home Care
01.1988 - 01.2000
- Worked autonomously providing skilled nursing care to the home-bound population.
- Educated patients regarding their disease process and how to better manage self-care.
- Worked collaboratively with other members of the home care team and physician offices.
- Well versed in wound care.
- Job requirements included working independently, being self-directed, and practice of efficient time management.
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI 01-2020
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL01-2017
ASSOCIATES DEGREE - NURSING
Lake Michigan College
Benton Harbor, MI 01-1987
Skills
- Use of Critical Thinking
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Physical examination
- Electronic health records
- Relationship building
- Prioritization
- Compassionate
- Teamwork and collaboration
Affiliations
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
- Coloma Lions Lioness Club
Timeline
Advanced Practice Provider
Theoria Medical
09.2025 - Current
Advanced Practice Provider
Region IV Area Agency On Aging
04.2024 - 08.2025
Nurse Practitioner
Lake Michigan Nephrology
01.2021 - 01.2024
Inpatient Dialysis RN
Corewell Health
10.2019 - 01.2021
Oncology RN Navigator
Corewell Health
06.2014 - 10.2019
RN Case Manager
Corewell Health
06.2011 - 06.2014
Clinical Manager (DON)
Pinnacle Senior Care
01.2008 - 01.2011
RN Supports Coordinator
Burnham Brook
01.2000 - 01.2008
RN Case Manager
Lakeland and South Haven Home Care
01.1988 - 01.2000
MASTER OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Spring Arbor University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Chamberlain University
ASSOCIATES DEGREE - NURSING
Lake Michigan College