Patient Care Mental Health
Resume:
Levan Carter
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983
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Summary
I have twenty-five-plus years of experience working as a healthcare provider. I recently graduated as a Psych Mental Health NP (PMHNP) with professional experience extended from being a Registered Nurse (RN) to a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in healthcare. Work experience includes ten-plus years of providing long-term care services to acute and critically ill patients, specimen handling, completing electronic nursing health records for admissions, patient care, and discharge, and direct supervision of nursing staff and CNAs. Committed to the medical profession and quality patient care, my nursing practice blends professionalism, knowledge, experience, and adherence to the American Nurse Association (ANA) Code of Ethics.
Education
2025 Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Spring Arbor University, Expected Graduation August 2026
2024 MSN – Psych Mental Health NP (PMHNP-BC)
Spring Arbor University, Graduated with a 3.64 GPA
2019 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Grand Canyon University, Graduated with a 3.5 GPA
2017 Registered Nurse (RN) Licensure
2007 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Medvance Institute
Experience
2023- Present
New Horizons of the Treasure Coast
4500 W Midway Road Fort Pierce, Fl 34981
• Delivers accessible behavioral and primary health care services to children, adults, and families to achieve mental and physical wellness, thereby improving the quality of life in the community. The job entails assessment admission.
December 2021 – March 2022
Select Specialty Hospital 555 Washington Street CA, 92103
• Ventilation, drip, tracheostomy, Blood drawn, Hang Blood, TPN, G-Tube, NG-Tube, Traction. Direct patient care is provided by assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting patient needs, actions taken, and responses.
• Coordinate patient care through collaboration with healthcare providers, identify and meet family, and learn discharge needs on admission and throughout patient care.
• Administer medications and treatments as providers prescribe or standard protocols and documents according to hospital policy.
• Provides leadership through communication and validation of patient care.
• Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge (120 beds).
2007 2021
Palm Gardens Vero Beach, FL
• 2007 - 2016 LPN
Provided hands-on care to residents. Facilitated patient assessments, administered IV,
oral, IM medication, and wound care; provided detailed reports to the assigned RN.
• 2012 -2013 Minimum Data Set (MDS) Nurse LPN
Specialized in assessing the needs of long-term care residents. I have ensured that MDS assessments are conducted regularly and coordinated care among them.
• 2013-2017 Unit Manager
Overseeing daily patient care, supervised, directed, and developed nurse staff, and reported to the Director of Nursing to ensure quality patient care. Served as a liaison between residents and their families. Evaluated, prioritized, and met the care needs of each resident and completed admission and discharge assessments. Ensured unit compliance with all federal and state regulatory standards and followed company policies and procedures.
• 2017-2019 Wound Care Nurse RN
Specialized in assessing and treating skin breakdowns and wounds, especially pressure ulcers. I determine the proper course of treatment to promote healing and continually evaluate the patient's skin. Care includes wound debridement, cleaning, bandaging, and collaborating with the doctor and care team to determine if other treatments, like surgery or antibiotics, are necessary.
• 2019-2021 Floor Nurse RN
Responsible for patients’ primary care, including giving medication and shots, setting up IVs, informing the patient of his condition and diagnosis, providing emotional support through conversation and interaction, maintaining and updating patient medical records, and managing individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patients' health through nursing, collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, and providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families.
• Encompass Health Rehab-March-Sept 2021
5850 SE Community Drive
Stuart Florida, 34997
Responsible for Ventilation, drip, tracheostomy, TPN, G-Tube, NG-Tube, and Traction. Provides direct patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting patient needs, actions taken, and responses.
Coordinate patient care through collaboration with healthcare providers, identify and meet family, and learn and discharge needs on admission and throughout patient care.
Administer medications and treatments as providers prescribe or standard protocols and documents according to hospital policy.
Provides leadership through communication and validation of patient care.
Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge (80 beds).
Certifications
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified.
• Advanced Cardio Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
References
Camille Hudon
Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager
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Dr. Marcus Malone
Palm Garden of Vero (Medical director)
Dr, Pherra Metellus
New Horizons of the Treasure Coast
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Dr. Camille Muller
New Horizons of the Treasure Coast
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