Courtney Kindred
Caryville,TN
Summary
Compassionate LPN with proven expertise in medication administration and patient care at Maxim Healthcare. Adept at monitoring vital signs and fostering trust with patients, enhancing their overall experience. Recognized for effectively adapting care plans to meet diverse needs, ensuring optimal outcomes in fast-paced environments. Committed to HIPAA compliance and delivering exceptional support.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Maxim Healthcare
01.2025 - Current
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Substitute Teacher
Campbell County School District
08.2022 - 2023
- Followed classroom plans to reinforce core concepts and support student education.
- Maintained classroom routines to create stable environments and consistent schedules.
- Established strong rapport with students through encouragement, fostering a positive learning atmosphere.
- Trusted substitute teacher selected based on excellent referrals and past performance.
- Utilized differentiated instruction methods to enhance student comprehension and cater to learning styles.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving through project-based learning activities.
- Adapted to diverse classroom settings, demonstrating flexibility and resourcefulness.
- Collaborated with educators to plan and review instructional strategies.
LPN Office Nurse
Caryville Tennova Primary Care
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Built trust with patients and families during delicate medical interactions.
- Provided compassionate nursing services, improving overall patient experience in a busy office.
- Executed housekeeping tasks to maintain an organized office, including waste disposal and supply restocking.
- Assisted in onboarding new employees by offering insights on office procedures and documentation.
LPN
Norris Post Acute and Rehabilitation
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- 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.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Education
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse
Tennessee College of Applied Technology, Jacksboro TN
Jacksboro, TNGED -
Adult Education
Jacksboro, TN2019
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate support
Timeline
LPN
Maxim Healthcare
01.2025 - Current
LPN Office Nurse
Caryville Tennova Primary Care
10.2024 - 01.2025
LPN
Norris Post Acute and Rehabilitation
04.2024 - 09.2024
Substitute Teacher
Campbell County School District
08.2022 - 2023
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse
Tennessee College of Applied Technology, Jacksboro TN
GED -
Adult Education
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