Kourtney Carpenter
Kansas City ,MO
Summary
Accomplished LPN Team Lead with a proven track record at University Health Lakewood Family Medicine Clinic, excelling in clinical leadership and patient care coordination. Demonstrated expertise in HIPAA compliance and medical documentation, alongside exceptional problem-solving abilities and time management skills. Achieved significant improvements in patient care quality and staff collaboration, fostering a positive and efficient work environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Team Lead
University Health Lakewood Family Medicine Clinic
07.2023 - Current
- Ensured efficiency in nursing services, delegating tasks according to individual skillsets and expertise.
- Promoted a positive work environment, fostering collaboration among team members and boosting morale.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals effectively, ensuring seamless coordination between departments during patient transfers or consultations.
- Maintained high-quality nursing care with thorough monitoring of patient needs and progress.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using [Software].
Team Lead LPN
University Health Lakewood Family Medicine Clinic.
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
- Called patients with Lab results
- Scheduled patients when needed
- Triage Phone calls at times
- Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively.
- Increased customer satisfaction by ensuring timely completion of projects and adherence to high-quality standards.
- Influenced positive change within the organization through strategic thinking, innovation, problem-solving abilities, and consistent leadership style.
- provided holistic bed side care
LPN Unit Coordinator
Shirkey Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
01.2016 - 06.2018
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Mandaged 32 bed skilled unit
- drew labs
- provided hoslistic bed side care
- collaborated with Dr. on a weekly/ daily basis when neede
- attended weekly meetings for wounds, falls,care plans, and infection control.
- Met with families weekly
- collaborated care with shopice companies
- 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.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
LPN Charge Nurse
Shirkey Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
01.2009 - 07.2016
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- supervised CMT and CNAs working on my Unit
- Collaborated care with hospice companies
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
Education
No Degree - Pre Reqs For Nursing School
North Central Missouri College
Trenton Missouri LPN - Nursing
Lex La Ray Technical School
Lexington Missouri 08.2005
High School Diploma -
Braymer C-4
Braymer Missouri 05.2003
Skills
- Clinical Leadership
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical Documentation
- Patient Care Coordination
- Care Plan Development
- Vital signs monitoring
- Geriatric Care
- Time Management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Patient Care
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
LPN Team Lead
University Health Lakewood Family Medicine Clinic
07.2023 - Current
Team Lead LPN
University Health Lakewood Family Medicine Clinic.
07.2021 - 10.2022
LPN Unit Coordinator
Shirkey Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
01.2016 - 06.2018
LPN Charge Nurse
Shirkey Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
01.2009 - 07.2016
No Degree - Pre Reqs For Nursing School
North Central Missouri College
LPN - Nursing
Lex La Ray Technical School
High School Diploma -
Braymer C-4
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