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Halla Carter

Jourdanton,Texas

Summary

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Detail-oriented team player with ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Health LVN

Aveanna Healthcare
05.2020 - 01.2021
  • Worked independently with in patients home to provide pediatric patient care.
  • Communicated with physicians via telephone and/or patient portal to carry out treatments, physician orders, report changes of condition and set appointments.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management including but not limited to Broviac central line, TPN, IV medications, gastric tube, medications administration, ileostomy and mucous fistula. Communicated via telephone with DME company for equipment malfunctions, troubleshooting and for medication and supply orders.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, intakes and outputs for IV dependent pediatric patient.


Home Health LVN

Access Quality Therapy Services
08.2019 - 05.2020


  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, seizure activity and monitored for aspiration.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Home Health LVN

Epic Health Services
02.2015 - 05.2015
  • Provided care to multiple pediatric patients with chronic illnesses in the home setting.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, seizure activity, aspiration and fall prevention.
  • Worked with physicians and nursing staff to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Provided assistance with ADL's. Provided daily cares for gastric button including medication administration and enteral feedings. Communicated with DME in regards to equipment malfunctions, replacements and supply ordering.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records. Reported changes of conditions to MD and nursing supervisors.

Home Health LVN

South Texas Regional Home Health
06.2013 - 11.2014
  • Prepared updates on patient progress to determine extent of home health care needs.
  • Worked with medical staff, physicians and family members to prepare for home care plans.
  • Educated patient and families regarding importance of health promotion and disease prevention.
  • Provided in home nursing care per visit as follows but not limited to obtaining PT/INR in home and reported findings to MD in prompt manner, IV care, dressing changes and medication administration, ileostomy care, gastric tube care, wound care, trach care, wound vac dressing changes and trouble shooting.

LVN Charge Nurse

The Heights Of Atascosa
08.2011 - 11.2014
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
  • Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
  • Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
  • Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing(LVN)

Kaplan College
San Antonio, TX
07.2011

Skills

  • Writing Reports
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Patient Medical Histories
  • Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
  • Patient and Family Communication
  • Medical History Documenting

Certification

  • Basic Life Training (American Heart Association)- Expiration August 2025

Timeline

Home Health LVN

Aveanna Healthcare
05.2020 - 01.2021

Home Health LVN

Access Quality Therapy Services
08.2019 - 05.2020

Home Health LVN

Epic Health Services
02.2015 - 05.2015

Home Health LVN

South Texas Regional Home Health
06.2013 - 11.2014

LVN Charge Nurse

The Heights Of Atascosa
08.2011 - 11.2014

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing(LVN)

Kaplan College

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