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Barbara Carlson

Paxton

Summary

LPN with 27 years of experience in geriatrics, medical-surgical floor nurse, orthopedics floor nurse and cardiac floor nurse. Compassionate, loyal and hard working with great communication skills. Looking for a part-time nursing position.

Overview

48
48
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN

OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center
Urbana
04.2018 - 08.2026
  • Administered medications and treatments according to healthcare providers' prescriptions.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and recovery strategies.
  • Maintained accurate medical records and documentation for all patients.
  • Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control standards.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
  • Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
  • Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
  • Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.

LPN

Presence Covenant Medical Center
Urbana
11.2011 - 04.2018

LPN

Provena Covenant Medical Center
Urbana
12.2001 - 11.2011

Performed wound care to patients as ordered. Removed drains as ordered. Administered medications through g-tube. Conducted trach care and initiated IV fluids while monitoring blood transfusions.

  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
  • Assisted in patient assessments and developed care plans with the healthcare team.

LPN

Ford County Nursing Home
Paxton
01.1999 - 11.2001
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
  • Assisted with daily living activities to ensure patient comfort and hygiene.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
  • Maintained accurate medical records and documentation for all patients.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
  • Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
  • Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
  • Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.

Office Manager

Illini Tower
Champaign
08.1986 - 01.1996
  • Managed office supplies and inventory for efficient daily operations.
  • Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
  • Ordered supplies and equipment to maintain adequate inventory levels.
  • Supervised staff members, organized schedules and delegated tasks.
  • Created spreadsheets in Excel to track data such as vacation requests, sick days .
  • Managed office inventory and placed new supply orders.
  • Performed general bookkeeping duties such as reconciling bank statements and creating journal entries.

Account Rec/Pay Clerk

Twin City Pontiac-BMW
Champaign
08.1983 - 08.1986
  • Responsible for receivables and payables. Computed payroll for 25-30 employees. Transferred license information to state of Illinois. Received payments for service and body shop customers and answered phone with 7 lines.

Bank Teller

Champaign National Bank
Champaign
07.1978 - 07.1983
  • Bank teller at main bank and drive-through. Opened new checking and savings accounts and issued savings bonds to new customers. Helped take inventory in coin room and vault.

Education

College Diploma - Nursing

Parkland College
Champaign,IL
07-1999

High School Diploma -

Monticello High School
Monticello,IL
05-1976

Skills

  • Caregiving skills
  • Wound care
  • Inpatient care
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Problem solving
  • Emotional support
  • Infection control
  • Medication administration
  • Patient assessment

Timeline

LPN

OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center
04.2018 - 08.2026

LPN

Presence Covenant Medical Center
11.2011 - 04.2018

LPN

Provena Covenant Medical Center
12.2001 - 11.2011

LPN

Ford County Nursing Home
01.1999 - 11.2001

Office Manager

Illini Tower
08.1986 - 01.1996

Account Rec/Pay Clerk

Twin City Pontiac-BMW
08.1983 - 08.1986

Bank Teller

Champaign National Bank
07.1978 - 07.1983

College Diploma - Nursing

Parkland College

High School Diploma -

Monticello High School
Barbara Carlson