SYMONE CARTER
Greenwood
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse skilled in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Delta Health Center
Itta Bena, MS
10.2021 - Current
- Obtain vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians’ orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Perform venipuncture and specimen collection for laboratory testing.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Golden Age Nursing Home
Greenwood, MS
04.2017 - 10.2021
- Observed changes in patient’s condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Insured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed diabetes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Greenwood Leflore Hospital (Clinic Network)
Greenwood, MS
09.2014 - 04.2017
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians’ orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Facilitated referrals for specialty services when necessary.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians’ orders.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
Education
Practical Nursing Program -
Mississippi Delta Community College
Moorhead, MS 07.2013 - 08.2014
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient triaging
- Geriatric Care
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Immunization Administration
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Clinical Documentation
Certification
- IV Therapy Certification
- CPR Certification
- TB Certification
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Delta Health Center
10.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Golden Age Nursing Home
04.2017 - 10.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Greenwood Leflore Hospital (Clinic Network)
09.2014 - 04.2017
Practical Nursing Program -
Mississippi Delta Community College
07.2013 - 08.2014