Charleston Registered Nurse

Lonnita M. Carter

Email Address: *************@*****.***

WORK EXPERIENCE

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*/**** ** *******. ** hours per week. Travel Nurse/MedSurg. Novant Forsyth Medical Center. 3333 Silas Creek Pkwy Winston-Salem, NC 27103. Charge Nurse Tiffany Johnson (951) 306- 1877Providing individualized care for a variety of hospitalized adults including but not limited to surgery, illness, or observation. Assess patient condition, administer medications, change dressings, monitor vital signs, keep records, and provide patients with support and education. 7/2021 to present. 40 hours per week: Full-time. Registered Nurse. Davita Dialysis Faber Place. FA Tomeka Cerone. Providing outpatient hemodialysis to patients. Obtaining needed labs. Administrating medications per protocol. educating patients about their diagnosis, treatment, and medications. Monitoring patients while receiving hemodialysis. 2/2021 to 5/2021. 36 hours per week. Traveling Covid Registered Nurse. 2460 Curtis Ellis Dr Rocky Mount, NC 27804. Providing care for patients diagnosed with Covid-19.. 10/2019 to present. PRN: Dialysis Registered Nurse. Vibra Hospital of Charleston, 1200 Hospital Dr. Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464. Supervisor Amber Frazie, 843-***-****. Develops, implements, evaluates and revises a plan of care of assigned patients while promoting the mission and values of Vibra Healthcare. Reviews all patients receiving dialysis therapy and assesses clinical status throughout treatment. Consistently assists team members in the delivery of acute hemodialysis utilizing the established standards of care. Demonstrates clinical competence; managing patient care; improving quality of care; establishing professional relationships and utilizing professional skills; fulfilling responsibilities of the role of the hospital; and developing clinical expertise per specialty.

7/2019 to 5/2021. 36 hours per week: Full-Time. Registered Nurse. RSF Berkeley Hospital 300 Callen Blvd, Summerville, SC 29486. Supervisor Thomas O’Brien 843-***-****. Providing individualized care for a variety of hospitalized adults including but not limited to surgery, illness, or observation. Assess patient condition, administer medications, change dressings, monitor vital signs, keep records, and provide patients with support and education. 01/2019 to 6/2019. 40 Hours per week: Full-time. Registered Nurse. Oakbrook Health & Rehabilitation. 920 Travelers Blvd. Summerville, S.C., 29485. Supervisor Suzie Thorpe, 843-***-****. Coordinates the completion of the MDS by all disciplines. Reviews the MDS data for accuracy and meets with appropriate staff as needed to assure accuracy. Completes the MDS and inputs into the computer. Verifies that assessments have been transmitted and approved by the State in a timely manner. Corrects any rejected records and prepares them for re- submission. Completes CAAs according to state guidelines. Formulates Resident Care Plan

(RCP) along with interdisciplinary care plan team for all residents in accordance with their needs and within the required time frame. Schedules and conducts RCP meetings on a regular and timely basis. Communicates the RCP to appropriate staff members and notifies supervisor if noncompliance by staff is noted. Works with all in house and ancillary departments to assure understanding and compliance with the RCP. Performs other related duties as directed by the DON and -or Administrator.

11/2017 to 03/2019. 40 Hours per week: Full-time. Registered Nurse. DaVita Charles Towne Dialysis, 1964 Ashley Rd, Set D-3, Charleston, SC 29407. Supervisor Tiffany Deas, (843)852- 3537. Checking the patients' vital signs and talking with them to assess their condition. Teaching patients about their disease and its treatment and answering any questions. Overseeing the dialysis treatment from start to finish. Making sure patients are given the correct medications ordered by their doctors. Evaluating patients' reaction to the dialysis treatment and medications. Reviewing the patients' lab work, home medications and activities and letting the doctors know about changes in their patients' conditions. Helping patients follow-up with their transplant center. Supporting the entire care team in delivering quality care in a considerate, respectful manner.

09/2017 to 11/2017 Hours per week: PRN. Registered Nurse. NHC HealthCare, 2230 Ashley Crossing Dr., Charleston SC 29414. Supervisor Jackie Wilson, 843-***-****. Working with the interdisciplinary care team, to assure accurate patient assessment and development/revisions of individualized plans of care. Maintains open and ongoing communication with patients and families, providing opportunity and encouragement to participate in decision-making. Assure that nursing partners have been assigned duties. Make rounds, with specific attention to high acuity patients. Monitor unit/units to ensure that appropriate nursing care (according to established policies and procedures) is being provided and that doctors and families are being notified of changes in patients' condition. Assume responsibility for assisting with meds and treatments as needed. Assist with admitting patients and processing of physician orders as required. Assist with hiring and supervision and participates in the orientation of new nursing partners. Assures the personal dignity and physical safety of each patient. Assist patients to attain the highest level of self-care possible. Assist physician during rounds. Supervise nursing partners as assigned. Complete performance evaluations as required (two times per year). Make changes in staffing schedule as indicated by absence and illness and contact additional help to assure staffing levels are maintained in order to meet the care needs of patients. Maintain the security of the premises and direct unauthorized persons coming on the premises to leave. Perform other duties as assigned. Relieve other shifts if needed. Is responsible for maintaining clinical competency as evidenced by application of integrated nursing knowledge and skills, leadership and communication skills. Utilizes the nursing process in assessment, planning and implementing. Exhibits organizational ability related to work flow, prioritizing to meet the patient care needs. Integrates current standards of practice as well as local, state, and federal regulations related to nursing services in the care of patients. Practices continuous quality improvement thinking and problem solving skills.

05/2017 to 09/2017 Hours per week: PRN. Licensed Practical Nurse. NHC HealthCare, 2230 Ashley Crossing Dr., Charleston SC 29414. Working with the interdisciplinary care team, to assure accurate patient assessment and development/revisions of individualized plans of care. Maintains open and ongoing communication with patients and families, providing opportunity and encouragement to participate in decision-making. Assure that nursing partners have been assigned duties. Make rounds, with specific attention to high acuity patients. Monitor unit/units to ensure that appropriate nursing care (according to established policies and procedures) is being provided and that doctors and families are being notified of changes in patients' condition. Assume responsibility for assisting with meds and treatments as needed. Assist with admitting patients and processing of physician orders as required. Assist with hiring and supervision and participates in the orientation of new nursing partners. Assures the personal dignity and physical safety of each patient. Assist patients to attain the highest level of self-care possible. Assist physician during rounds. Supervise nursing partners as assigned. Complete performance evaluations as required (two times per year). Make changes in staffing schedule as indicated by absence and illness and contact additional help to assure staffing levels are maintained in order to meet the care needs of patients. Maintain the security of the premises and direct unauthorized persons coming on the premises to leave. Perform other duties as assigned. Relieve other shifts if needed. Is responsible for maintaining clinical competency as evidenced by application of integrated nursing knowledge and skills, leadership and communication skills. Utilizes the nursing process in assessment, planning and implementing. Exhibits organizational ability related to work flow, prioritizing to meet the patient care needs. Integrates current standards of practice as well as local, state, and federal regulations related to nursing services in the care of patients. Practices continuous quality improvement thinking and problem solving skills.

05/2012 to 8/2014 Hours per week: 48. Brain Injury Specialist/CNA/QMAP. Rocky Mountain Health Care Services, 2812 E. Bijou St #103 Colorado Springs, CO 80909, Michael Porr, 719-***-**** Keep participants safe & free from harm. Provide hands on CNA work. Assist Participants in task of daily living, which many include cooking nutritious meals, grooming, & light house cleaning. Engage in crisis intervention with participants as needed. Transport participants to appointments as needed. Administrate medications and document. Maintain accurate records of living skills documentation, goals, and day treatment. Reevaluates the needs of each participant for daily care. Support and carries out company rules, policies, and procedures. Work 24 hour shifts Saturday & Sunday to provide assisted living. Teach classes. Lead groups. Plan and orchestrate outings.

06/2001 to 01/2009. Hours per week: 37.5 Patient Aide II. Western State Hospital, 2400 Russellville Rd, Hopkinsville, KY, 42240, Ted Green, 270-***-****. Assisted and monitored patients working under direction of nursing and medical staff in psychiatric atmosphere. Aided with bathing, dressing, and grooming. Escorted patients to and from wards and off-ground appointments for examination, treatment and activities. Measured vital signs, collected laboratory specimens, filed important documents, and documented information in patients' charts. Supported patients in becoming acclimatize to hospital routine and encouraged them to participate in social and recreational activities to advance rehabilitation. Monitored, for AWOLs. Recorded meal intake and output. Watched patients to detect unusual behavior, aided in restraints to prevent injury to themselves or others. Cleaned rooms, ward furnishings, walls, and floors. Change bed linens. Interviewed patients upon admission and recorded data obtained into medical record.

EDUCATION (Bachelors of Nursing Science, 2020)

Chamberlain University

EDUCATION (Associates Degree of Nursing, 2017) Trident Technical College EDUCATION (Diploma in License Practical Nursing, 2016) Undergraduate, Major Associate Degree of Nursing, Trident Technical College

EDUCATION (Associates Degree in General Studies, 2011) Undergraduate, Major Nursing, Pikes Peak Community College.

SOCIETIES Phi Theta Kappa Member, August 2013

Student Nursing Association, August 2015

TRAINING: Completion of 619 clinical rotation hours at Roper St. Francis, MUSC, Summerville Medical Center, Trident Medical Center, Health South Rehabilitation, Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital, Palmetto Mental Health, & Life Care Center of Charleston. TRAINING

BLS/CPR (2018)

ACLS (2018)

AWARDS

Business Certificate for four years of business classes, 1998-2001, Christian County High School

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

Business Certificate for 4 years of business classes, 1998-2001, Christian County High School, High School Diploma/Christian County High School, 6/2001, Associates Degree in General Studies/PPCC, 2014 Phlebotomy Certification, LPN licenses/SCBON 2017, Associates Degree of Nursing/Trident Technical College 7/2017, Registered Nurse License/SCBON 2017,

OTHER INFORMATION

RN, Registered Nurse, BLS, CPR, ACLS, BSN, Bachelor of Nursing Science, mental health, brain injury, Med-Surg, MDS Coordinator, respectful, reliable, trusting, caring, supportive, respectful, dedicated team player, self-motivator, oral communicator, strong work ethics, flexible, multi-task, listener, people person, and nurturing.

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