Carolyn LaRue Anderson
Bear
Summary
Experienced LPN with 34 years in pediatric care, focusing on infants and children with complex medical and developmental needs. Skilled in tracheostomy and ventilator management, enteral feeding, and medication administration. Coordinated interdisciplinary care across home, residential, and school settings, ensuring medical stability and encouraging active participation in therapy and daily activities.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Bayada Pediatrics Home Care
New Castle
10.2013 - Current
- Provided skilled nursing support for medically complex pediatric clients in home and classroom settings.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions for timely interventions.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatments, and maintained patient flow for efficient delivery.
- Provided respiratory care treatments such as aerosol therapy, chest physiotherapy and incentive spirometry.
- Monitored ventilator settings to ensure optimal support for the patient.
- Managed tracheostomy tubes, suctioning tracheas when necessary.
- Administered medications, injections, and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines to inform clinical decision-making.
LPN
Nurses N Kids
New Castle
01.2000 - 03.2002
- Managed multiple clients with acute and chronic medical needs in daycare setting.
- Collaborated with technology-dependent patients requiring tracheotomy ventilators and apnea monitoring.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed conditions to ensure optimal patient care.
- Administered enteral nutrition and medications via NGT and G/J-tube.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings to evaluate patient progress.
- Utilized critical thinking for clinical decision-making regarding pediatric interventions.
- Provided respiratory care treatments, including aerosol therapy, chest physiotherapy, and incentive spirometry.
- Evaluated effectiveness of respiratory treatments by monitoring vital signs pre-and post-treatment.
LPN
KenCrest Transitional Care Home
Philadelphia
02.1995 - 11.2000
- Provided skilled nursing support to medically complex pediatric clients, enhancing their comfort and health in home settings.
- Supported children requiring tracheostomies, ventilator assistance, enteral feeding and other complex care ordered.
- Provided family-centered care and advanced clinical support to ensure safety and comfort.
- Assisted families in promoting developmental progress for technology-dependent children ensuring safe transitions to permanent home environments for pediatric clients.
Education
Practical Nursing Program -
Mercer County Community College
Trenton, NJ01-1992
High School Diploma -
Nottingham High School
Trenton06-1990
Skills
- Pediatric nursing care
- Tracheostomy and airway management
- Ventilator management
- Airway clearance therapy
- Oxygen therapy and monitoring
- Enteral nutrition management
- Seizure monitoring
- Catheterization and ostomy care
- Vital signs assessment
- Medication administration
- Care plan development
- Primary nursing duties
- Patient assessment skills
- Family training
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Timeline
LPN
Bayada Pediatrics Home Care
10.2013 - Current
LPN
Nurses N Kids
01.2000 - 03.2002
LPN
KenCrest Transitional Care Home
02.1995 - 11.2000
Practical Nursing Program -
Mercer County Community College
High School Diploma -
Nottingham High School