Hi, I'm O’RITA CARTER
Mansfield,TX
Summary
Licensed Vocational Nurse and Health Science Instructor with two decades of nursing expertise and four years in educational roles. Demonstrated success in emergency response and collaborative teaching, enhancing patient care and student outcomes through innovative curriculum development.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
LVN/Teacher – Health Science (PCT Instructor)
Everman Independent School District
Mansfield , TX
09.2010 - Current
- Curriculum Development
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles and improve student engagement
- Classroom management fostering a positive and productive learning environment
- Collaborated with colleagues, industry partners, and parents to enhance student success
- Prepared scholars for healthcare careers through hands-on activities, facilitating their certification as Patient Care Technicians
Licensed Vocational Nurse (High School Nurse)
Everman Independent School District
Mansfield, TX
09.2010 - 08.2021
- Maintained accurate records of student visits and classroom events, ensuring compliance with Everman ISD policies and facilitating efficient health services.
- Emergency response, triage assessment for all students and staff
- Administered medication and treatments according to the doctor's orders.
- Verify and maintain immunization records to verify compliance with current state laws.
- Conducted health screenings to ensure student health and safety in compliance with state regulations.
- Contacted parents to inform them of student illnesses/injuries during school hours, ensuring timely communication and support.
- Perform tube feedings, urinary cauterizations, and other delegated procedures
- Document communicable diseases per district policy.
- Maintain confidentiality of all health information and records.
Investigator
Siter-Neubauer & Associates
Arlington, USA
05.2020 - 07.2021
- Conducted case investigations and tracked COVID-19 contact tracing within Epidemiology department at Tarrant County Public Health.
- Conducted thorough investigations into fraud and misconduct cases.
- Analyzed evidence and documentation to support case findings.
Hospice Field Nurse
Bridgeway Home Health/Hospice
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Provided skilled nursing care to terminal homebound patients and their families, enhancing comfort and quality of life
- Taught families and primary caregivers effective care techniques, empowering them to manage patient needs at home
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to address and meet comprehensive patient and family care needs
- Provided 24-hour on-call support to assist patients and families with urgent care needs
LVN
Huguley Memorial Medical Center
Burleson, Texas
11.2006 - 01.2009
- Delivered skilled nursing care in the Medical/Surgical and Labor/Delivery Department.
Procedure/Recovery Room Nurse
Planned Parenthood of North Texas
12.2004 - 11.2006
- Start and monitor IV lines and administer medication through hep lock
- Continuous monitoring of vital signs throughout procedure
- Draw medications upon physician’s request during procedure
- Assisted physician during procedures
- Conducted ultrasounds to determine gestational size
- Monitor clients in the post-abortion recovery room and supervise the recovery area
- Review aftercare instructions
- 24 hour on-call support
- Ultrasounds for gestational sizing
Education
Bachelor of General Studies - Business & Health Studies
Texas Woman’s University
Denton, Texas08-2018
Associates of Arts -
Tarrant County College
05-2017
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Concorde Career Institute
09-2004
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Patient assessment
- Screening and triaging
- HIPAA compliance
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
Knowledge And Application
- Healthcare and medical terminology
- Developed curriculum and lesson plan that contributed to a consistent increase in students successfully passing the National Healthcareer Association Patient Care Technician exam
- MS Office Suite, Google Workspace and Skyward Database
Certification
Texas Education Agency - Health Science Certification
Accomplishments
Staff Bell Award for the 2024-2025 school year
Timeline
Investigator
Siter-Neubauer & Associates
05.2020 - 07.2021
LVN/Teacher – Health Science (PCT Instructor)
Everman Independent School District
09.2010 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse (High School Nurse)
Everman Independent School District
09.2010 - 08.2021
Hospice Field Nurse
Bridgeway Home Health/Hospice
01.2007 - 01.2011
LVN
Huguley Memorial Medical Center
11.2006 - 01.2009
Procedure/Recovery Room Nurse
Planned Parenthood of North Texas
12.2004 - 11.2006
Bachelor of General Studies - Business & Health Studies
Texas Woman’s University
Associates of Arts -
Tarrant County College
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Concorde Career Institute