Karel McDeavitt
Boone,NC
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse with experience supporting direct patient care on medical-surgical units and in primary care settings. Handles medication administration, patient assessment, IV therapy, electronic charting, and communication with nursing teams while assisting with admissions, transfers, discharge support, and comfort care.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Frye Regional Medical Center
Hickory, North Carolina
04.2021 - Current
- Facilitated direct patient care on Frye Regional Medical Center medical-surgical units to enhance patient well-being.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Assessed patient needs and provided assistance with hygiene, mobility, and comfort tasks to promote recovery.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Documented care activities in electronic medical records and charting systems.
- Coordinated admissions, transfers, and discharge preparation for hospitalized patients to ensure smooth transitions.
LPN
Watauga Medical Center
Boone, NC
08.2001 - Current
- OR Surgical Scrub Technician, Specialties for adults and pediatrics including general surgery, orthopedics, ENT, eyes, plastics, oral surgery, and gynecology
- General medical/surgical patient care including medication administration and IV start and management
- OB Surgical Scrub Technician, Post-partum mother/baby care, OB unit-specific clerical duties, including computer order entry
LPN
Northwest Children and Adolescent Clinic
Boone, NC
10.2000 - 08.2001
- Administered vaccinations and medications to enhance patient health and compliance
- Provided routine well child services and triaged sick children to ensure timely care
- Executed blood draws for testing and assisted with minor office procedures to support patient diagnostics
LPN
Highland Regional Medical Center
Sebring, FL
10.1995 - 06.2000
- Delivered pediatric acute care in hospital, provided post-surgical care, and managed IV starts and medication administration.
- Provided general medical/surgical care, managing medication administration, IV starts, and phlebotomy to support patient recovery.
- Administered post-partum care for mothers and newborns, promoting health and safety during critical early days., newborn nursery
LPN
Columbia Park Medical Center
Orlando, FL
04.1993 - 09.1994
- Provided nursing care in PCU, post-surgical unit, same-day surgery, oncology unit, post-partum unit, spinal cord trauma unit, skilled nursing unit, diabetic/renal unit, endoscopy, and pre-admission testing, while supporting diverse patient needs.
- Delivered bedside nursing care on Watauga Medical Center acute care units.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses per physician orders.
- Recorded vital signs and updated electronic patient charts accurately.
- Filled staffing gaps across various units in the PRN float pool to ensure adequate patient care.
- Provided bedside care for Watauga Medical Center patients on medical-surgical units.
- Documented assessments, treatments, and care notes in electronic health records.
LPN
Heart Institute of Port St. Lucie
Port St. Lucie, FL
12.1990 - 02.1993
- Managed chart preparation, telephone triage, medication refills, and facilitated hospital admissions to ensure smooth patient flow
- Executed phlebotomy procedures for blood sample collection, administered medications, and assisted with minor procedures and testing to support patient care
Education
Associate Science -
Caldwell Community College
Boone, NC12-2010
Associate Arts -
Caldwell Community College
Boone, NC12-2009
Certification - Intravenous Therapy
Indian River Community College
Ft. Pierce, FL11-1992
Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate -
South Florida Community College
Avon Park, FL09-1990
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- IV therapy
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Electronic charting
Other Experience
- Current certifications include BLS
- Previously certified in PALS, ACLS, Neonatal Resuscitation
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Frye Regional Medical Center
04.2021 - Current
LPN
Watauga Medical Center
08.2001 - Current
LPN
Northwest Children and Adolescent Clinic
10.2000 - 08.2001
LPN
Highland Regional Medical Center
10.1995 - 06.2000
LPN
Columbia Park Medical Center
04.1993 - 09.1994
LPN
Heart Institute of Port St. Lucie
12.1990 - 02.1993
Associate Science -
Caldwell Community College
Associate Arts -
Caldwell Community College
Certification - Intravenous Therapy
Indian River Community College
Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate -
South Florida Community College