LISA CARROLL LPN
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Dedicated licensed nursing professional with experience developing and implementing personalized treatment plans, administering medications, and providing hands-on support and education. Committed to providing the highest standards of medical care and striving for excellent patient outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Gentiva Hospice
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
LPN
Summit Medical Group
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines to protect privacy of patients
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care
- Maintained patient charts and medical records in EMR software
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare professionals
- Recorded essential information about patient issues and communicated to doctor during appointments
- Assisted with collection, labeling, and timely processing of specimens
- Administered injections according to established guidelines; documented injection administration accurately
- Ensured that all safety standards were maintained at all times; reported any potential safety issues immediately
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and medications
- Took and recorded vital signs in patients to determine fitness and identify immediate health issues
- Maintained cleanliness of work area; stocked supplies as needed; disposed of hazardous materials properly.
LPN
Summit Medical Group
01.2011 - 07.2013
- Maintained patient charts and medical records in EMR software
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines to protect privacy of patients
- Took and recorded vital signs in patients to determine fitness and identify immediate health issues
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare professionals
- Maintained cleanliness of work area; stocked supplies as needed; disposed of hazardous materials properly
- Administered injections according to established guidelines; documented injection administration accurately
- Assisted with collection, labeling, and timely processing of specimens
- Recorded essential information about patient issues and communicated to doctor during appointments.
LPN
Tennessee Cancer Specialists
06.2008 - 07.2011
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines to protect privacy of patients
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care
- Maintained patient charts and medical records in EMR software
- Helped with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients
- Recorded essential information about patient issues and communicated to doctor during appointments
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times; offered resources for further assistance if needed
- Ensured that all safety standards were maintained at all times; reported any potential safety issues immediately
- Assessed vital signs, collected specimens for laboratory testing, monitored fluid intake and output levels, recorded medical history information
- Administered injections according to established guidelines; documented injection administration accurately
- Maintained cleanliness of work area; stocked supplies as needed; disposed of hazardous materials properly
- Assisted with admissions, discharges of patients; completed necessary paperwork related to admission, discharge process
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare professionals
- Assisted with collection, labeling, and timely processing of specimens.
LPN Baptist Hospital Of East Tennessee
09.2006 - 06.2008
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines to protect privacy of patients
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care
- Maintained patient charts and medical records in EMR software
- Assessed vital signs, collected specimens for laboratory testing, monitored fluid intake and output levels, recorded medical history information
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes and treatments administered
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and medications
- Supervised medication distribution and observed patients to identify progress or side effects
- Assisted with admissions, discharges of patients; completed necessary paperwork related to admission, discharge process
- Administered injections according to established guidelines; documented injection administration accurately
- Supported wound care needs and related nursing duties
- Followed medication management procedures to comply with state and company guidelines
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare professionals
- Ensured that all safety standards were maintained at all times; reported any potential safety issues immediately
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times; offered resources for further assistance if needed
- Assisted with collection, labeling, and timely processing of specimens
- Performed patient assessments and developed care plans based on individual needs
- Monitored patient conditions throughout shift; reported any changes in condition promptly to medical staff
- Educated patients on proper nutrition and health maintenance topics; answered questions regarding medications
- Helped with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex situations, develop solutions, and implement interventions when needed
- Provided direct patient care such as wound dressing changes, administering medications and IV therapy.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Walter State Community College
Morristown, TNSome College (No Degree) - Nursing
Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville, TNLPN - Nursing
Tennessee Technology Center
Knoxville, Tennessee09.2006
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Medical Records Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Task Delegation
- EMR Systems
- Assisting Physicians
- Tracking Symptoms
- HIPAA Protocols
- Medication Administration
- Critical Thinking
- Caregiving Skills
- Time Management
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Charting and Recording
- EKG Administration
- Medication Dispensing
- Patient Management
- Specimen Results Interpretation
- Intramuscular Injections
- Documenting Vital Signs
- Sample Collection
- First Aid/CPR
Certification
LPN
Timeline
LPN
Gentiva Hospice
11.2023 - 01.2024
LPN
Summit Medical Group
07.2022 - 07.2023
LPN
Summit Medical Group
01.2011 - 07.2013
LPN
Tennessee Cancer Specialists
06.2008 - 07.2011
LPN Baptist Hospital Of East Tennessee
09.2006 - 06.2008
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Walter State Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Pellissippi State Community College
LPN - Nursing
Tennessee Technology Center
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