Lawanda Carter
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated nursing professional with hands-on experience at Huntsville Hospital, excelling in patient care and education. Proficient in vital signs monitoring and medication administration, I enhance patient satisfaction through ethical practice and effective communication. Committed to delivering high-quality care while fostering a supportive environment for patients and families.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Nurse Apprentice
Huntsville Hospital Women’s and Children’s
Huntsville, AL
2025 - Current
- Assisted with patient assessments and documentation under supervision.
- Participated in patient education sessions to enhance understanding of health conditions.
- Conducted routine vital sign checks and reported findings to nursing team
- Observed and learned best practices in medication administration protocols from experienced nurses.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by delivering comprehensive handoff reports to oncoming nurses or student nurse apprentices about each assigned patient''s current status.
- Strengthened clinical decision-making abilities through consistent application of evidence-based practice guidelines during direct patient care experiences.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Patient Care Technician
Huntsville Hospital Main
Huntsville, AL
03.2023 - 06.2025
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting comfort and independence.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas, ensuring a safe environment.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records for compliance.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate bedside care and support.
- Provided nutritional support by assisting patients with meals, catering to individual dietary needs.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
J.F Drake State Community College
HuntsvilleDental Assistant
Ross Medical Education Center
Huntsville06.2018
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Health promotion
- Ethical practice
- Confidentiality
- Clinical skills
- Punctual and reliable
- Direct patient care
- Patient education
- Medication and IV administration
- Time management
- Basic life support
Certification
CPR
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Huntsville Hospital Main
03.2023 - 06.2025
Student Nurse Apprentice
Huntsville Hospital Women’s and Children’s
2025 - Current
No Degree - Nursing
J.F Drake State Community College
Dental Assistant
Ross Medical Education Center