Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
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Tabitha Carpenter

Vacaville

Summary

Dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse candidate focused on applying extensive knowledge in patient care, emphasizing wound assessment, treatment, and prevention, while maintaining respect for policies and legal guidelines.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Health LVN

BrightStar Care
Roseville
06.2024 - Current
  • Prepared updates on patient progress to determine extent of home health care needs
  • Provided customized home health care to patients
  • Provided skilled nursing care including wound care, tracheostomy and ventilator care
  • Documented progress, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards

LVN Wound Treatment Nurse

Capital Post Acute
Sacramento
06.2023 - Current
  • Provided comprehensive post-operative and wound care to promote recovery and prevent complications
  • Conducted detailed wound assessments, including staging, measurement, and documentation of healing progress
  • Applied and managed advanced wound dressings, including negative pressure wound therapy (wound vac) and specialty dressings
  • Educated patients and families on wound prevention, infection control, and home care strategies
  • Monitored wounds for signs of infection or delayed healing, escalating findings to RN or MD/NP as needed
  • Managed and updated the Electronic Medication Administration Record to ensure accurate wound-related treatment tracking
  • Trained new nurses in essential wound care procedures and protocols
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized wound care plans

LVN Charge Nurse

Saylor Lane Healthcare Center
Sacramento
06.2022 - 05.2024
  • Administered medications and performed procedures in accordance with license and provider orders.
  • Delivered post-operative care, including surgical wound treatment and infection management.
  • Provided basic nursing care, including wound dressings, catheter placements, and breathing treatments.
  • Executed IV therapy within established scope of practice.
  • Facilitated admissions and discharges for patients efficiently.
  • Trained new nursing staff to enhance team capabilities.

LVN Floor Nurse

Kaiser Permanente
Sacramento
05.2023 - 02.2024
  • Administered vaccines to patients adhering to established protocols and safety guidelines.
  • Monitored patients for allergic reactions and adverse events post-vaccine.
  • Educated patients on vaccine safety, efficacy, and administration procedures.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to deliver accurate patient information.
  • Maintained precise records of vaccine administration and patient details.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Unitek College
Fremont, CA
06-2022

LVN

Carrington College
Sacramento, CA
04-2020

Skills

  • Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal abilities
  • Highly reliable, organized, and efficient under pressure
  • IV Therapy & Blood Withdrawal certified
    Wound Treatment Certified; advanced wound care management
  • Skilled in medication administration, patient safety, and education
  • Proficient in admissions, discharges, and care coordination
  • Experienced in prioritization, multitasking, and mentoring staff

Certification

• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – License Number: 712134 | June 2020 | Expires June 2026

• CPR/BLS – February 2025 to February 2027

• IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal – Current

• Wound Care Certification – Current

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Home Health LVN

BrightStar Care
06.2024 - Current

LVN Wound Treatment Nurse

Capital Post Acute
06.2023 - Current

LVN Floor Nurse

Kaiser Permanente
05.2023 - 02.2024

LVN Charge Nurse

Saylor Lane Healthcare Center
06.2022 - 05.2024

Associate of Science - Nursing

Unitek College

LVN

Carrington College
Tabitha Carpenter