LPN

Location:

Donalsonville, GA, 39845

Salary:

$13.00 / hr

Posted:

February 18, 2012

Contact this candidate

Resume:

CHRISTIE BELL-SMITH

**** **** ****** ****, *************, GA 39845

Phone: 229-***-**** ~**********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE:

Seeking employment as an LPN where my medical professional and practical experiences will be fully utilized.

CAREER PROFILE / SKILLS:

Proven records of reliability and responsibility

Ability to remain calm and professional throughout critical incidents

Capable of assessing various conditions and implementing appropriate intervention

Relate well to people from a variety of cultures

Interested in meeting the diverse needs of people in various situations

More than 5 years of experience in the field of clinical nurse

In-depth knowledge of medical terminology, assessments, evaluations, and medications

Exceptional ability to analyze, interpret and relate to medical data

Communicate and interact well with people while providing direction and leadership

Competent in serving people and developing relationships through exhibiting excellent communication and demonstration skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Bainbridge Treatment Center, Bainbridge, GA

2009-Present

Clinical Nurse

Responsible for assisting with nursing care in the Admission process

Phlebotomy – obtain blood samples (CBC, CMP, RPR, PEAK AND TROUGH) from clients and ship out of clinic to be analyzed

Obtain urine specimens

Perform Mantoux Test (PPD)

Perform Fasting Accu-Chek

Provide HIV / HEP C / HIGH RISK education to all clients

Medicate opiate addicted clients (with METHADONE – which is a synthetic form of opiate) daily as the client strives to become drug free.

Assist Administrative Assistant / Receive monies from clients and enter into computer

Complete History and Physicals / Document and complete 90 day reviews

Make out-of-clinic referrals for clients, for example: Health Department, Doctor, Dentist, Specialists, etc.

Assist Counselors in formulating the client’s treatment plan

Health and Safety Officer

Record and Analyze Incident Report

Physicians Choice Health Services, INC., Donalsonville, GA(Satellite Office) Albany, GA(Home Office)1999-Present

1999-2004 (C.N.A.)

2004-Current (LPN)

Worked closely with patients in home setting

Provided total care for some patients and assisted with ADL’s for others

Went on errands

Assisted with medications

Vital signs

Supervisory visits

Documentation

Arranged medical trips

Office Manager / Administrative Assistant

Assisted with obtaining meals on wheels

Worked closely with SOWEGA council on aging

Exhibited case management skills with some patients

Accompany patients to MD appointments

An advocate for some clients

Hardee’s, Donalsonville, GA

1998-1998

Cook / Food Preparer

Team leader

Short order cook

Clean floors and grill

Take out trash

Make biscuits

Make sandwiches

Fry chicken

Donalsonville Hospital / Seminole Manor, Donalsonville, GA

1997-1998

C.N.A

Total care for patients

Assist with ADL’s

Foley catheters

Vital signs

documentation

**Part-time jobs while working with Physicians Choice**

Early Memorial Hospital, Blakely GA

2004-2005

Total patient care

IV therapy

Medication administration

Documentation

Foley catheter insertion and d/c

Assisted with formulation of care plans

Miller County Hospital, Colquitt, GA

2005 - 2006

Total patient care

IV therapy

Medication administration

Computer Documentation

Foley catheter insertion and d/c

Assisted with formulation of care plans

EDUCATION:

(2002-2004) – Bainbridge College (LPN)

(1996-1997) – Albany Technical (C.N.A.)

1996 ----------- Seminole County High School Graduate (Vocational Diploma)

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

I am a highly organized and detailed-focused LPN. People skills come with ease to me as well as my ability to communicate well with others. I am very much a team player but have also acquired the ability to work independently.

As an LPN, I had an exceptional record of accomplishments of accurately handling medical reporting of client needs and assisting with formulating care plans for clients in a deadline-oriented environment. I have excellent computer skills as well as internet research abilities. I am proficient with all Microsoft Window XP and Vista applications (Word, Excel, and Power Point, etc.).

Work References:

Miller County Hospital

LeAnne Lovering – 229-***-****

Early Memorial Hospital

Dawn Jones – 229-***-****

Donalsonville Hospital

Dale Whitaker – 229-***-****

Seminole Manor Nursing Home

Becky Grantham – 229-***-****

Hardee’s

Virginia Jones – 229-***-****

Physicians Choice Health Services, INC.