Kara Case
Whitwell
Summary
Cares for patients with exceptional clinical, interpersonal and time management abilities. Diligent about helping people of all backgrounds with diverse healthcare needs. Top skills in communication, medication administration and wound care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Southern Health Partners. Inc
Winchester
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Quality Correctional Healthcare
Chattanooga
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Pass medications
- See inmates for sick calls
- Respond to emergency medical calls
- Assist provider with small procedures
- Perform COW and CIWA assessments
- Blood sugar checks and insulin administration
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Southern Health Partners
Jasper
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Take record vitals
- Pass medications
- Perform intakes
- Respond to emergency medical calls
- Assist provider is small procedures
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Erlanger
Chattanooga
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Triage patients
- Give injections/give medications
- Assist provider with minor procedures
- Perform EKG
- Perform minor wound care
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing in LPN
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN12.2020
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Nursing
- EMR Systems
- Triage
- Laboratory Experience
- Vital Signs
- Experience Administering Injections
- Medical Office Experience
- Patient assessment
- Wound care
- Emergency response
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Diabetes management
Certification
- CPR Certification
- AED Certification
- LPN
- BLS Certification
- PN, 03/01/25, GA
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
LPN
Southern Health Partners. Inc
08.2024 - 04.2025
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Quality Correctional Healthcare
09.2023 - 05.2024
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Southern Health Partners
10.2022 - 08.2023
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Erlanger
03.2021 - 07.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing in LPN
Chattanooga State Community College