Kristy McCarter
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Efficient LPN with expertise in process improvement, project management, and team leadership. Delivers high standards of care for positive patient outcomes. Influences a positive work environment through leading by example and supporting team members. Strong communication, teamwork, and adaptability skills for fast-paced healthcare environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Withdrawal Management LPN
Lifeline Connections
Vancouver, WA
08.2022 - Current
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
Resident Care Manager
Riverside Skilled Nursing
Centralia, WA
06.2019 - 01.2022
- Developed and implemented policies, procedures, and processes for the delivery of resident care services.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety standards, as well as state and federal regulations.
- Trained new hires on departmental policies and procedures related to resident care.
- Used motivational interviewing to educate, support and motivate change.
Clinical LPN
Kaiser Permanente
Portland, OR
01.2017 - 06.2020
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatments.
- Participated in quality improvement activities related to nursing practice.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
LPN Clinic Manager
Multnomah County Health Department
Portland, OR
10.2011 - 01.2017
- Directed daily operations of clinic, including scheduling appointments, assigning tasks to staff members, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Conducted periodic performance reviews for staff members, identifying areas for improvement and providing guidance on career development opportunities.
- Assisted with resolving conflicts between staff members in a timely manner while upholding professional standards of conduct.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
- Developed policies and procedures for the clinic to ensure quality service delivery.
- Oversaw recruitment of new personnel for the clinic, conducting interviews and making hiring decisions.
- Organized educational seminars for healthcare professionals working at the clinic on topics such as infection control protocols or safety guidelines.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Concorde Career Institute
Portland05-2011
Skills
- Behavioral Health
- Compassionate Care
- Emergency Response
- Patient Intake
- Physical Assessment
- Documenting incidents
- Medical Records Management
- Psychotropic medication knowledge
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Mental Health Support
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Clinical Documentation
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Writing reports
Certification
- CPR/First aide/Crisis response
- Motivational interviewing
- Managing difficult conversations
- Deescalation skills
- Specialized training in mental health and Substance use disorder
Timeline
Withdrawal Management LPN
Lifeline Connections
08.2022 - Current
Resident Care Manager
Riverside Skilled Nursing
06.2019 - 01.2022
Clinical LPN
Kaiser Permanente
01.2017 - 06.2020
LPN Clinic Manager
Multnomah County Health Department
10.2011 - 01.2017
- CPR/First aide/Crisis response
- Motivational interviewing
- Managing difficult conversations
- Deescalation skills
- Specialized training in mental health and Substance use disorder
Associate of Science - Nursing
Concorde Career Institute
Similar Profiles
Wendy NowikWendy Nowik
SUDPT at Lifeline Connections Men's Residential UnitSUDPT at Lifeline Connections Men's Residential Unit
Bridget GomezBridget Gomez
Medical Assistant at Lifeline Urgent CareMedical Assistant at Lifeline Urgent Care
RONAK MACWANRONAK MACWAN
Intern at LIFELINE LABORATORYIntern at LIFELINE LABORATORY