Practical Nurse Licensed
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CAREA SMITH
**********@*****.*** 910-***-**** Lawton, OK 73505
Talented Licensed Practical Nurse bringing 20+ years of experience in healthcare. Proficient in performing non-surgical procedures like breathing treatments. Familiar with documentation, recordkeeping and compliance requirements. Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families.
Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
Healthcare Platforms
Samples Collection
Patient Triaging
Team Building
Lawton Public Schools Lawton, OK
LPN School Nurse
08/2020 - Current
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions. Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers. Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Veterans Administration Medical Center
Lawton, OK
LPN Office Nurse
10/2011 - 05/2020
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions. Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers. Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns. Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes. Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals. Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
Summary
Skills
Experience
Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures. Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Fayetteville, NC
Lpn
01/2007 - 10/2011
Completed required forms and chart documentation of vital signs, medications and other information.
Initiated admissions, transitions and discharges by communicating with colleagues as well as patients and family members. Interpreted and implemented individual care plans. Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health. Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals. Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management. Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels. Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives. Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
Took blood, tissue and fluid samples to perform laboratory tests. Mid-Del Technology Center Oklahoma City, OK
Nursing
12/2002
Midwest City High School Midwest City, OK
High School Diploma
05/1994
Education and Training
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