Terri Wellman
Kings Mountain,NC
Summary
Dedicated LPN with 45 years of experience delivering culturally competent care across diverse settings, including Pediatrics, Home Health Care, Geriatrics, and Correctional Nursing. Proven expertise in case management, patient education, and staff scheduling, complemented by strong communication skills. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through compassionate and efficient nursing practices.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN, Nurse Case Manager / Staff Nurse
Reserve Health
Charlotte, NC
02.2021 - Current
- Managed appointment scheduling and visit coordination for specialty care.
- Scheduling and communication with Pre-employment physicals
- Scheduling appointments for yearly physicals, physical therapy, mental health and federal employees
- Provide education regarding lab results and vaccines needed
- Facilitated vaccine services for CFD and CMPD
- Send Pre-employment packets to CFD and CMPD in a timely manner
- Assist in clinic with physicals and various needs
LPN, Staff Nurse
Mecklenburg County Jail
Charlotte, NC
03.1998 - Current
- Delivered patient care per physicians' orders and nursing standards, fostering adherence to treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored chronic conditions within correctional health services.
- Conducted intake screenings to identify medical and mental health concerns, ensuring timely intervention.
LPN Staff Nurse
Gaston County Sheriff Department
Gastonia, NC
04.1993 - 03.1998
LPN- Home Health Nurse
Gaston Memorial Hospital Home Health
Gastonia, NC
04.1983 - 11.1997
LPN Staff Nurse
Gastonia Children's Clinic
Gastonia, NC
12.1981 - 04.1993
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Gaston College
Dallas, NC01-2014
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Carteret Community College
Morehead City, NC08-1981
Skills
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- Medication Administration
- Thorough physical assessments
- Intravenous therapy comprehension
- Venipuncture/blood draw
- Chronic disease management
- Vaccine management
- SOAP documentation
- Clinical scheduling
- Care coordination
- Strong clinical judgment
- HIPAA compliance
- OSHA compliance
- Electronic Medical Records
- Critical thinking
- Problem resolution capability
- Collaborative care
- Patient education
- Effective communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Scheduling efficiency
- Preceptor
- Team leadership
- Task management
- Verbal and written communication
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Served NC Board of Nursing four years
- Committees: Alternative Program for Chemical Dependency
- Licensure and Discipline
- Presented: Witness Credibility: Dream or Nightmare 2004 Council and Licensure Enforcement and Regulation Conference and in 2008 at NASDTEC Conference
- CCHP certification on 2-1-1998 till 12-31-2005 Re-Certified 1/1/2017
- Teach Mecklenburg County Jail Medical Care in Jail / Blood Borne Pathogens Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office
- Volunteer NC Baptist Medical / Dental Mission providing free care
- Volunteer Special Needs Children
- Award: Outstanding Graduating Student Early Childhood Education May 2014
Timeline
LPN, Nurse Case Manager / Staff Nurse
Reserve Health
02.2021 - Current
LPN, Staff Nurse
Mecklenburg County Jail
03.1998 - Current
LPN Staff Nurse
Gaston County Sheriff Department
04.1993 - 03.1998
LPN- Home Health Nurse
Gaston Memorial Hospital Home Health
04.1983 - 11.1997
LPN Staff Nurse
Gastonia Children's Clinic
12.1981 - 04.1993
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Gaston College
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Carteret Community College