Kayla Carter
Thaxton,VA
Summary
Dedicated LPN with proven expertise in diabetes management and patient relationship building, honed at Centra Home Health and The Summit Health and Rehab. Excelled in reducing medication errors and enhancing patient care through meticulous documentation and clinical judgment. Skilled in EMR/EHR, showcasing a commitment to accuracy and compassionate healthcare.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Centra Home Health
08.2023 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
LPN
The Summit Health and Rehab
10.2016 - Current
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
Education
RN - Associates - Nursing
Centra College of Nursing
Lynchburg, VA05-2025
LPN - Nursing
BSTC
Bedford 05-2016
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School
Bedford 05-2015
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Diabetes management
- Documentation accuracy
- Clinical judgment
- EMR / EHR
- Patient relationship building
- Transcribing orders
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Charting and recording
- Samples collection
- Home healthcare
Accomplishments
I've been awarded the Daisy Award at Centra Home Health for exceptional patient care and outcomes
Certification
CPR
BLS
Timeline
LPN
Centra Home Health
08.2023 - Current
LPN
The Summit Health and Rehab
10.2016 - Current
RN - Associates - Nursing
Centra College of Nursing
LPN - Nursing
BSTC
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School
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