Gregory Carter Jr
Belle Rose
Summary
Patient-focused and empathic licensed practical nurse seeking position with growing medical practice. Bringing experience, care, and extensive knowledge to help improve the lives of patients.
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in medical procedures, including sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Meticulous regard for detail and accuracy with strong follow-through and administrative skills. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families.
Patient-oriented nursing professional with 5 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in Medical Surgical, Rehabilitation, ICU, Geriatric Care, Wound Care, and Clinic settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nurses Direct
Lafayette
05.2022 - Current
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Gifted Healthcare
Metairie
03.2021 - Current
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
- Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Healing Hands Home Health
Baton Rouge
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Participated in on-call rotations and delivered after-hours care.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ochsner Health System
New Orleans
05.2019 - 05.2021
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
- Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
- Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists, and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient.
Education
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
River Parishes Community College
Gonzales, LA12.2018
Associate of Science - General Studies
Fletcher Technical Community College
Houma, LA12.2017
Nicholls State University
2013
General Biology Studies
River Parishes Community College
2011
High School Diploma -
Ascension Catholic High School
2010
Skills
- Blood/Stool Specimen Collection Recording Patient Vitals Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Record-Keeping/Patient Education Communicating with Patients Coordinating Patient Care
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) ECG Interpretation/Placement Epic Software
- Medicine Administration (Injections) IV Therapy and Blood Drawing Glucose Checks
- Blood Pressure
- Injections
- Team building
- Leadership
- Networking
- Coordinating Patient Care
- Public relations
- Specimen Collection
- Therapy
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Healthcare platforms
- Educating families
- Louisiana Licensed Practical Nurse
- Assisting physicians
- Empathetic and compassionate
- First Aid/CPR
- Addiction Treatment
- HIPAA Compliance
Affiliations
- Member, Alumni Association
- Practical Nursing Class Ambassador
- Pediatrics Award
Community Service
- Works with Carter’s Construction Company feeding the elderly once monthly for the past year.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nurses Direct
05.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Healing Hands Home Health
02.2022 - 01.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Gifted Healthcare
03.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ochsner Health System
05.2019 - 05.2021
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
River Parishes Community College
Associate of Science - General Studies
Fletcher Technical Community College
Nicholls State University
General Biology Studies
River Parishes Community College
High School Diploma -
Ascension Catholic High School