Chelsea Carty
Waynesboro
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with experience in direct patient care, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability to educate patients and families, while utilizing evidence-based approaches to improve health outcomes and reduce hospital readmissions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registereed Nurse
UPMC
Mechanicsburg, PA
06.2025 - Current
- Administered medication and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health management, treatment options, and recovery processes.
- Implemented evidence-based practices that improved patient outcomes and reduced hospital readmission rates.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Licensed Practical Nurse
PrimeCare Medical Inc.
Harrisburg, PA
07.2024 - 08.2025
- Conducted routine diagnostic tests to support physicians in diagnosing conditions effectively.
- Trained new LPNs on best practices for patient care and adherence to safety standards.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring availability for efficient service delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mountain Manor Treatment Center
Emmitsburg, MD
09.2022 - 05.2025
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records to maintain compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Licensed Practical Nurse
PrimeCare Medical Inc.
Harrisburg, PA
12.2021 - 04.2023
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals to ensure optimal care and safety.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement treatment protocols and improve patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication usage, and wellness strategies.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA05.2026
Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing
Franklin County Career Tech
Chambersburg, PA03.2022
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Wound care
Timeline
Registereed Nurse
UPMC
06.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
PrimeCare Medical Inc.
07.2024 - 08.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mountain Manor Treatment Center
09.2022 - 05.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
PrimeCare Medical Inc.
12.2021 - 04.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing
Franklin County Career Tech