Tammy Walston
Fountain
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with strong patient care and communication skills. Expertise in medication administration, vital sign monitoring, and patient education, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
License Practical Nurse
NC Department of Adult Corrections
Maury
03.2007 - 08.2026
- Administered medications according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in wound care management and hygiene practices for inmates.
- Documented patient interactions and medical histories in electronic records system.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Educated inmates on health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure a safe environment for patients.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation was accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Longleaf Neuro-Medical Treatment Center
Wilson
10.2018 - 07.2021
- Nonviolent crisis intervention
- Monitored psychotic episodes
- Hypodermoclysis infusions
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure seamless patient care delivery.
- Supported daily activities and hygiene for patients in long-term care settings.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
North Care Health Service Incorporated
Greenville
07.2004 - 02.2007
- Home Health Care Private Duty 2004-2007 Full Time/2007-2018 (part time)
- Monitored ventilation patients
- Tracheostomy care
- Assisted infant to geriatric patients
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Assisted in developing patient care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies
- Processed and obtained doctors' orders to draw blood
Education
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Edgecombe Community College
Tarboro, NC10-2003
High School Diploma -
Farmville Central High School
Farmville06-1986
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient education
- Infection control measures
- Electronic record management
- Care plan development
- Crisis intervention
- Wound care management
- Mental health support
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Longleaf Neuro-Medical Treatment Center
10.2018 - 07.2021
License Practical Nurse
NC Department of Adult Corrections
03.2007 - 08.2026
Licensed Practical Nurse
North Care Health Service Incorporated
07.2004 - 02.2007
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Edgecombe Community College
High School Diploma -
Farmville Central High School