Carrie Ford
@carrieford
Licensed Practical Nurse delivering compassionate, protocol-driven patient care.
What I'm looking for
I am a Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience across ambulatory behavioral health, geriatric long-term care, urology, and inpatient medical/surgical settings. I consistently deliver hands-on patient care, perform assessments, administer medications (including IV), and document care accurately in electronic records.
Across multiple organizations I have coordinated with physicians and pharmacies to ensure medication access and accuracy, managed staffing for resident care units, and assisted with procedures such as cystoscopies and biopsies. I have triaged patients, monitored vital signs, and prepared labs and test results.
I am proficient with clinical software including Epic, NextGen, PointClickCare, EMAR and UroChart, and I bring validated skills in phlebotomy, IV therapy, CPR/AED, and non-violent intervention. I also serve as a preceptor and have supervised and oriented new nursing staff.
I seek to contribute dependable clinical skills, strong communication, and organized documentation practices to a collaborative healthcare team focused on safe, patient-centered care.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Provide LPN care in an ambulatory behavioral health medication clinic, administering injections, triaging patients, documenting care, and coordinating with physicians and pharmacy to ensure medication access and accurate orders.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sharon Towers
Jan 2016 - Dec 2020 (4 years 11 months)
Delivered direct geriatric resident care including assessments, documentation, medication and IV administration, lab collection, and staff management to support resident safety and treatment plans.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Carolina Urology Partners
Jan 2015 - Dec 2017 (2 years 11 months)
Supported a busy urology practice performing urinalysis, bladder scans, catheter changes, venipuncture, assisting with cystoscopies and biopsies, maintaining sterilization, and updating patient charts.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Avante at Charlotte
Jan 2001 - Dec 2017 (16 years 11 months)
Managed care and safety for up to 100 residents, provided direct geriatric care including IV medications, assessments, documentation, lab preparation, staffing coordination, and physician communication.
Flu Shot Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
Jan 2013 - Dec 2013 (11 months)
Administered influenza vaccinations, monitored patients post-vaccination, implemented infection-control procedures, and maintained required recording and reporting standards.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Keys of the Carolinas
Jan 2003 - Dec 2006 (3 years 11 months)
Provided medical triage and medication education in a level-4 inpatient psychiatric facility for adolescents, assisted physicians with rounds, and prepared labs and test results.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Carolinas Medical Center-Mercy
Jan 1999 - Dec 2001 (2 years 11 months)
Performed patient assessment, care planning, medication and IV administration, supervised nursing assistants, and provided patient and family education on a medical-surgical unit.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Gaston College
Undergraduate, Undeclared/General Undergraduate
2014 - 2017
Undergraduate studies at Gaston College from 2014 to 2017.
Tazewell County Career and Technical Center
LPN Diploma, Practical Nursing
1995 - 1997
Completed an LPN diploma program at Tazewell County Career and Technical Center from 1995 to 1997.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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