Rebecca Carroll
Augusta,GA
Summary
LPN to RN transition student with experience in busy specialty and rehab settings, delivering reliable bedside care across assessments, vital signs, wound care, respiratory therapy support, and patient education. Manages 50-60 medications per shift, supports 5-8 assessments, and helps maintain safe, efficient patient flow through accurate charting and prompt communication.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Nurse RN
Student
Augusta , GA
01.2026 - 12.2026
- Assessed student clinic patients and documented vital signs.
- Assisted registered nurses with dressing changes and provided basic wound care to enhance patient recovery.
- Observed student patients and reported condition changes to nursing staff.
- Prepared exam rooms and restocked supplies for daily student care.
- Educated student patients on hygiene practices, medication management, and follow-up instructions to promote health education.
- Supported infection control practices across student health care areas.
- Performed physical exams and collected vital signs for assigned patients.
- Provided patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Assisted in administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Observed and communicated changes in patient's condition to the registered nurse on duty.
- Interacted with patients in a professional manner while providing compassionate care.
- Completed clinical work in different units to achieve degree standards and build nursing knowledge.
- Obtained laboratory specimens by using phlebotomy skills to complete both venous and finger-stick blood draws.
- Assisted with the setup and operation of medical equipment, such as EKG machines and patient monitors.
- Supported the administration of IV medications and fluids under close supervision.
- Managed wound care by performing dressing changes and monitoring for infection signs to ensure patient safety.
LPN
Doctor's Hospital
05.2024 - Current
- Administer 50-60 medications per shift while following provider orders and monitoring patient responses.
- Monitor vital signs and report notable changes promptly to support safe, responsive patient care.
- Perform wound care using established protocols to support healing and infection prevention.
- Completed 95% of assigned patient care tasks per shift, ensuring timely support for unit needs.
- Document patient assessments and care activities clearly in electronic records for shift continuity.
- Educated patients on medications, recovery instructions, and daily care routines to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Coordinate discharge instructions with nursing staff to help patients understand next steps after care.
- Supported respiratory therapy by preparing equipment and assisting with procedures.
LPN
MHUP Lung and Sleep Care
09.2016 - 05.2024
- Administered medications and documented patient responses according to provider instructions and clinic procedures.
- Facilitated 20-30 patient visits daily by preparing rooms, collecting vital signs, and organizing intake information to enhance patient flow.
- Performed physical assessments and reported notable changes in patient condition to the care team promptly.
- Educated patients on care plans, medication use, and follow-up instructions, ensuring understanding and adherence to treatment.
- Monitored respiratory therapy needs and supported CPAP/BIPAP education for patients with sleep-related conditions.
- Assisted with sleep studies by preparing patients, monitoring comfort, and supporting testing procedures.
- Completed 90% of chart updates before shift end to keep patient records current and ready for review.
- Documented lab results and communicated critical findings to providers, supporting timely review and effective patient management.
- Reconciled medications during visits and confirmed patient instructions matched current treatment plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GA12-2026
LPN Diploma - Practical Nursing
Savannah Technical College
Savannah, GA08-2016
Culinary Arts Degree - Culinary Arts
Virginia College
Savannah, GA03-2012
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Wound care
- Infection control
- Patient education
- Electronic charting
- HIPAA guidelines
- Direct patient care
- Emergency response
- Patient assessment
- Clinical communication
- Pain assessment
- Medication and dosage
- Daily living activities
- Mobility assistance
Certification
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support
Education
National Technical Honors Society, Dean’s List, Magnum Cum Laude
Clinical Experience
- Richmond Hill Nursing Home 40hrs
- Memorial Hospital 140hrs
- St. Joseph Hospital 140hrs
- Pediatrics 40hrs
- Leadership 40hrs
- OB Candler 40hrs
- Georgia Regional 40hrs
- LPN in Lung and Sleep Care 7 ½ yrs
- Acute Care Rehab Doctors Hospital 3yrs
- Clinical hours at Piedmont Cardiovascular 72Hrs
- Clinical hours at Piedmont Critical Care 24hrs
- Clinical hours at Piedmont L & D 24hrs
- Clinical hours at Piedmont 5NS 113hrs
Certifications & Licenses
11-2025
Timeline
Student Nurse RN
Student
01.2026 - 12.2026
LPN
Doctor's Hospital
05.2024 - Current
LPN
MHUP Lung and Sleep Care
09.2016 - 05.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Augusta Technical College
LPN Diploma - Practical Nursing
Savannah Technical College
Culinary Arts Degree - Culinary Arts
Virginia College