Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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Elizabeth Carson

Haskell,New Jersey

Summary

Adept and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with a robust background in direct patient care and clinical documentation, honed at North Jersey Orthopedic Group and other esteemed healthcare facilities. Specializes in medication administration and fostering patient and family communication, demonstrating a commitment to improving patient outcomes and healthcare team efficiency.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Nort Jersey Ortopedic Group
08.2018 - Current

Obtaining detailed medical history including prior treatment, studies and test results.

Documentation in Practide Fusion.

Scheduling appointments, checking insurance coverage and benefits.

Coordinate treatment plan with patient, family and other care providers.

Providing referrals for MRI's, CT's, PT, EMG's and pain management.

Obtaining authorization for radiology and surgeries.

Checking for medication compliance via PMPRxAware.

Emailing and faxing information in order to promote continuity of care.

Appointment confirmations.

Assist with office procedures such as wound care, dressing changes and obtaining cultures utilizing sterile technique.

Application of orthopedic bracing and providing instructions.

Short and long term disability forms.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Orthopaedic Associates
06.2001 - 08.2018

Obtaining detailed medical history including prior treatment, testing and exams.

Documentation via Prognosis.

Calling and/or e-prescribing medication to pharmacies.

Assisting with offices procedures such as wound care, dressing changes, injections, aspirations and preparing outgoing labs.

Proper sterilization with use of autoclave.

Stocking exam rooms with gowns and supplies.

Ordering supplies.

Scheduling pick up of medical waste.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Parker Memorial Home
03.1997 - 06.2001

Monitoring vital signs.

Medication administration.

Wound care.

Catheterizations.

Experience with G tunes and tracheostomies.

Assist with ADL's such as hygiene and feeding.

Experience with Hover lift and Sara lift.

Communication with residents and families.

Executing care plan as directed by RN's abd physicians.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Preakness Health Care Center
01.1993 - 11.1997

Monitoring vital signs.

Medication administration.

Wound care.

Catheterization.

Assist with ADL's such as hygiene and bathing.

Experience with Hoyer lift.

Collaborating with RN's and physicians to execute care plans.

Documenting patient and family concerns with supervising RN's and Director of nurses.

Education

LPN - Nursing

Passaic County Vocational And Technical Institute
Wayne, NJ
09.1993

Skills

  • Medication Administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Wound Care
  • Compassionate Care
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Geriatric Care
  • Vital signs
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient Care
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Family Communication
  • Catheter Care
  • Documenting intake
  • Breathing Treatments
  • EMR / EHR
  • ADL Assistance
  • Healthcare Software Proficiency
  • Caregiving skills
  • Pulse oximetry tracking
  • Anatomy knowledge
  • Medical Records Management
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Critical Thinking
  • Patient Charting
  • Attention to Detail
  • Patient Education
  • Responsible and Dependable
  • Dementia Knowledge and Care
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Infection Control
  • Specimen Collection
  • Patient support
  • Patient Observation
  • Activities of Daily Living ADLs
  • Call Answering and Assistance
  • Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Patient Positioning and Transporting
  • Procedure Explanation
  • Conditions Reporting
  • Treatment Room Preparation
  • Dietary Requirements and Restrictions
  • ICD-10

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Nort Jersey Ortopedic Group
08.2018 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Orthopaedic Associates
06.2001 - 08.2018

Licensed Practical Nurse

Parker Memorial Home
03.1997 - 06.2001

Licensed Practical Nurse

Preakness Health Care Center
01.1993 - 11.1997

LPN - Nursing

Passaic County Vocational And Technical Institute
Elizabeth Carson