Tia Carter, BSN-RN
Winchester
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nursing professional with 16 years of experience across diverse healthcare settings. Highly dependable and committed to delivering exceptional patient care while continuously pursuing professional growth. Motivated by a passion for learning and contributing to a dynamic, team-oriented healthcare environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Amedisys Hospice
Kimball
07.2025 - Current
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive support.
- Assessed patient needs and preferences to ensure personalized hospice services.
- Educated families on end-of-life care options and resources available through hospice.
RN 2
Vanderbilt PM&R Stallworth Outpatient Clinic
Nashville
11.2023 - 07.2025
- Clinic preparation
- Clinic injections: prepare neurotoxins; joint injections; sterile technique; assist provider
- Recovery after spine procedure
- Triage patients via telephone or MHAV portal messages
- Pull imaging from Ambra, Powershare or Inteleviewer and upload to chart
- Documentation in chart, place orders
- Preceptor for new employees
LPN 2
Vanderbilt Comprehensive Spine Center
Nashville
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Clinic preparation
- Triage patients via telephone or MHAV portal messages
- Pull imaging from Ambra, Powershare or Inteleviewer and upload to chart
- Documentation in chart, place orders
Private Duty LPN
Adoration Health Services
Murfreesboro
10.2019 - 01.2023
- Experience in G-tube care and G/J tube care; Ileostomy care; and Tracheostomy care
- Administer medications and formula via G-tube and G/J tube
- Assist with Activities of Daily Living
- Documentation–Nurses’ Notes, MAR, Interim Orders
LPN-School Nurse
Franklin Co. Board of Education
Winchester
10.2012 - 05.2021
- Administer medications (daily/PRN)
- First Aid to students/faculty
- Care for students with medical needs (G-tube feedings, blood glucose monitoring, carb counting, calculating insulin dose, insulin administration, ostomy care)
- Document all care (STAR, Information NOW, Skyward)
Education
Bachelor’s of Science - Nursing
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TNPractical Nursing Program -
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Shelbyville, TNAttended private school -
Elk Valley Baptist Academy
Estill Springs, TNSkills
- Care coordination
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Electronic charting
- End-of-life education
- Medical knowledge
- Patient advocacy
- Healthcare compliance
- Clinical documentation
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Setting up referrals
- Maintaining privacy
References
- Cristina Kline-Quiroz, DO, 260-241-0649, PM&R Oncology Rehab Provider
- Amanda Lane, RN, 615-207-5227, RN 2, Comprehensive Spine Center
- Deja Thompson, RN, 615-482-2357, RN 2, Ambulatory Float Pool
- David J. Kennedy, MD, 615-630-3403, Professor and Chair, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Committees
- Ambulatory eStar Representative, 2024
- Hand Hygiene Committee, 2024
Licensure And Certification
- State of Tennessee Registered Nurse, #274961, 06/30/26
- AHA Certified BLS for Healthcare Providers, 10/29/27
Personal Success
- 2024- Nominated for the Rosamond Gabrielson Staff Nurse of the Year
- 2024- Nominated for the Credo Award
- 2010- Inducted into the National Technical Honor Society
Timeline
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Amedisys Hospice
07.2025 - Current
RN 2
Vanderbilt PM&R Stallworth Outpatient Clinic
11.2023 - 07.2025
LPN 2
Vanderbilt Comprehensive Spine Center
10.2022 - 11.2023
Private Duty LPN
Adoration Health Services
10.2019 - 01.2023
LPN-School Nurse
Franklin Co. Board of Education
10.2012 - 05.2021
Bachelor’s of Science - Nursing
East Tennessee State University
Practical Nursing Program -
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Attended private school -
Elk Valley Baptist Academy