Sherrilyn Carter
Davenport
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Colonial Lakes Health Care, excelling in medication administration and patient care assessment. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and educate patients on self-management techniques. Strong clinical judgment and effective communication skills ensure high-quality care and patient safety.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shiftkey
01.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with care plans and physician orders.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to develop personalized patient care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention methods.
- Ensured a clean, safe environment by adhering to infection control policies.
- Communicated effectively with stakeholders regarding patient care plans and concerns.
- Conducted regular assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Participated in training programs to enhance nursing skills and knowledge.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Colonial Lakes Health Care
Winter Garden
03.2023 - 12.2024
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to develop effective treatment plans for varied conditions.
- Administered medications, injections, and controlled narcotics to ensure patient safety.
- Performed IV insertions and catheterizations to enhance patient care quality.
- Managed office tasks, including answering phones and processing insurance forms.
- Provided immediate assistance during emergencies by evaluating needs and delivering appropriate care.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered tests, and interpreted results for accurate diagnoses.
- Educated patients on medical conditions, treatment options, and self-management techniques.
- Documented patient information comprehensively to monitor progress and inform care strategies.
Nursing Student
Adventhealth
Apopka
07.2021 - 01.2023
- Supported patients in eating and walking, enhancing overall care quality.
- Measured and recorded blood pressure, temperature, and respiration rates accurately.
- Applied medical terminology to efficiently input and retrieve computerized patient information.
- Learned internal controls to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Recommended process improvements to supervisors, optimizing work efficiency.
- Collaborated with registered nurses on designated patient care activities.
- Noted patient condition changes and communicated needs to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted in preparing medical equipment for physician examinations and treatments.
Home Health Aide, State Tested Nurse Aide
Shelby Home & Public Health
Shelby
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Delivered total care for elderly and disabled individuals, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Developed personalized care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Managed medication schedules to ensure adherence and accuracy.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks, promoting dignity and respect.
- Monitored vital signs regularly to assess health status.
- Provided transportation services to medical appointments and social activities.
- Prepared meals and assisted with feeding to support nutritional needs.
Education
LPN Certification - Nursing
Bridgeway School of Nursing
Orlando, FL07-2023
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
ITT Technical Institute
Maumee, OH09-2011
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Skills
- Activities of Daily Living
- Administration of Medication
- AHA/BLS
- Ambulation
- Application of Heat and Cold
- Assisting with Medical Examination
- Bathing: Sitz, Tub, Bed, and Shower
- Bandaging
- Binders
- Body Alignment
- Body System Review (Head - Toe Data Collection)
- Catheterization, Foley, and Catheter Insertion
- Charting
- CPR
- Crutch Walking
- Decubitus Care
- Diabetic Blood Glucose Testing
- Dosage Computation
- Draping
- Dressing (Sterile)
- Range of Motion
- Report Observation Changes
- Medical Records Management
- Procedure Assistance
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Patient Care Assessment
- Equipment Sterilization
- Nursing Consultation
- Patient Examination
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Diet and Nutrition
- First Aid
- Infection Control
- Microsoft Office
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Charting and Recording
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Caregiving Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Ear Drops
- Elimination Needs
- Enema, Cleansing, Retention, Harris, and Flush
- Hand Hygiene
- Infection Control Precautions: Standard, Reverse, TB, and MRSA
- Isolation Procedure for Specimen Collection
- IV's: Monitor Rate
- Medications: Oral, IM, and Subcutaneous
- Mouth Care
- Neurological Check
- Nutrition Needs
- Observation: Response to Meds, Signs of Significant Body Changes, Shock, and Pain
- Observes Safety Procedures
- O2 Administration
- Pain Assessment
- Patient Care Plans (Revise and Update)
- Patient Safety Standards and Precautions
- Positioning Patient
- Postural Drainage
- Provide Comfy, Safety, and Privacy
- Pulse Oximetry
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Epic Systems
- Counting Narcotics
- Medication Administration
- Patient Medical Histories
- Direct Patient Care
- Maintaining Nutrition
- Monitoring
- PointClickCare
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Negotiation
- Writing Reports
- HIPAA Protocols
- Behavioral Assessment
- Breathing Treatments
- Sample Collection
- Wound Care
- EKG Administration
Certification
BLS
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shiftkey
01.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Colonial Lakes Health Care
03.2023 - 12.2024
Nursing Student
Adventhealth
07.2021 - 01.2023
Home Health Aide, State Tested Nurse Aide
Shelby Home & Public Health
01.2015 - 01.2021
LPN Certification - Nursing
Bridgeway School of Nursing
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
ITT Technical Institute