J E N N I F E R S M I T H

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aduuaa@r.postjobfree.com

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Dawson, Alabama 35963

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse extensive experience in rehab and long term care facilities supervising routine resident care. Deliver highest level of quality care, consistently exceeding standards and helping improve quality of life. Conduct assessments, plans, intervention, implementation, and evaluation while interacting empathetically with patients and family members.

SKILLS

Wound care HIPAA protocols

Direct patient care Family communication

Patient relationship building Immunization administration Clinical documentation Patient evaluations

Medication administration Patient assessments

Cerner EMR software Vital signs

Medical records management Monitor IV fluids

Observe patients Update electronic charts

EXPERIENCE

LPN, Huntsville Hospital, Oct 2022 Current, Hunsville, AL Documented patient progress, medication administration, and nursing care using medical charts.

Treated and dressed different wounds and monitored progress before changing dressings.

Observed HIPAA protocols to safeguard patient privacy and confidentiality. Observed and recorded changes in patient conditions and promptly communicated information to supervising RN.

LPN Charge Nurse, Rehab Select, Sep 2021 Oct 2022, Albertville, AL Measured patient outcomes, reported results, and took corrective action on variances.

Observed and recorded changes in patient conditions and promptly communicated information to supervising RN.

Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.

Provided basic patient care or treatments such as taking temperatures or blood JS

May 2020

pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, rubbing with alcohol, massaging, and performing catheterizations. Charted and reported on changes in the patient's condition, including medication side effects and treatment progress.

LPN Wound Care Nurse, Crowne Healthcare, Dec 2020 Sep 2021, Fort Payne, AL Chaired weekly skin management meetings and coordinated with interdisciplinary team to develop interventions for prevention of avoidable skin breakdown. Completed skin-related treatments on residents to address pressure wounds and bacterial infections.

Evaluated residents weekly to check condition of skin, identify risks, and develop appropriate interventions.

Worked with care teams to prevent issues such as cellulitis from arising in resident population.

Followed up with physician to report on new skin problems and obtain new orders to treat conditions.

Measured skin areas weekly and documented findings in EMR. Evaluated the effectiveness of different nursing interventions and recommended changes to improve patient outcomes.

Charted and reported on changes in the patient's condition, including medication side effects and treatment progress.

Observed and recorded changes in patient conditions and promptly communicated information to supervising RN.

EDUCATION

Associate of Applied Science, Nursing

Northeast Alabama Community College Rainsville, AL LANGUAGES

English, Native

CERTIFICATIONS

BLS Certified

Licensed Practical Nurse

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