Carrie S. Smith
Erie,PA
Summary
Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering over 20 years of experience in the field with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Well rounded, organized, efficient and always willing to go the extra mile to meet expectations. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN, Clinical Liaison
Bayada Pediatrics
Erie, PA
04.2020 - Current
- Referral management, intake for all new clients
- Established relationships with new clients and families while providing information on community supports to them
- Quality assurance and monitoring to ensure state compliance of documentation
- Monitoring respiratory status, maintaining tracheostomy airways with suctioning and medical treatments
- Medication administration G-Tube feedings. Performed passive range of motion exercises.
- Parent and patient education of disease processes.
- Diabetes care and monitoring
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, seizure monitoring and blood glucose levels of medically complex patients.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Maintained compliance with all federal/state regulations governing skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, ensuring high-quality service delivery for all patients.
Home Health Hospice Nurse /Intake Specialist
Community Nursing Services Of North East, Home Health
North East, PA
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Responsible for intake referral process
- Ensuring information is entered into healthcare software
- Ensuring all Medicare guidelines are being met
- Medical record management.
- Responsible for skilled nursing assessments and reporting to providers PRN. Reported to Registered Nurse.
- Providing patient education on disease process and ways to promote healthy living.
- Provided wound care and treatments while educating patients.
- Peripheral blood draws as ordered to monitor medical conditions.
- Advocating for patients and assisting in finding services they need for their health and well-being.
- Explained eligibility requirements, application details, payment methods and applicants' legal rights during intake assessment.
- Worked with clinical and operations teams to facilitate client placement and obtain appropriate services for clients.
- Communicated with referral sources, physicians and associated staff to check documentation for proper signatures.
- Helped to achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by planning and exchanging information with other health professionals.
- Identified and coordinated patient and family care to support patients and families in home.
Healthcare Coordinator / Service Coordination Team Leader
L'Arche Erie
Erie, PA
10.2005 - 09.2019
- Responsible for primary care, case management, and medication management of 30 individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities.
- Responsibilities included monitoring and updating medical records, reviewing physician orders and medication administration records monthly, coordination of medical services for all residents, transporting residents to appointments when necessary.
- Ensuring follow up on all medical recommendations and ensuring compliance with state regulations.
- Developing and teaching direct service providers ordered treatment plans and procedures as well as implementing plans and evaluating DSP's performance.
- Medication injections and assessments as needed.
- Liaison between patients, staff and physicians to ensure patient / staff comprehension of treatment plans.
- Provided necessary health education training for clients and DSP's.
- Patient advocate
- Provide treatment within scope of practice as defined by state law
- Extensive experience working with disabled children and adults
- On call nursing via telephone every other month 24/7 availability.
- Developed and integrated organized icebreakers, team builders, service training and reflection.
- Closely supervised team and volunteers to uncover needs and improve quality of services offered.
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Built strong relationships with residents, DSP's and family members through positive attitude and attentive response.
Pediatric Private Duty
Care Unlimited
Erie, PA
12.2004 - 10.2005
- Provided in home care to pediatric patients with physical and intellectual disabilities.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop and implement care plans for patients.
- Responsibilities included medication administration, enteral feedings, seizure monitoring, passive range of motion exercises, respiratory treatments, oral and tracheal suctioning, utilizing cough assist device, parent education, changing G-tubes, changing trach tubes, thorough assessments, assisting with all activities of daily living.
- Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnosis.
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
- Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.
- Identified common pediatric and adolescent illnesses to plan and implement interventions and management.
LPN- Medical Office
Saint Vincent Family Practice at McClelland
Erie, PA
08.2002 - 12.2004
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.
- Administered injections, EKG's, Ear Flushes.
- Multi-tasked general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and obtaining prior authorizations for medications and testing.
- Provided patient education.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Assisted doctors with small office surgeries such as mole removals and non-invasive procedures.
- Provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
OB Float /Medical-Surgical LPN
Titusville Area Hospital
Titusville, PA
07.2001 - 08.2002
- Responsibilities included newborn assessments, post-partum mother assessments, ante-partum assessments and fetal monitoring, patient teaching, assisted patients with lactation concerns, administered injections, newborn hearing screens, assisted with circumcisions, medication administration, dressing changes, assessing post-op patients, blood draws and starting I.V.'s.
- Provided nursing care for patients on Obstetrics, Medical and Surgical floors. Educated on disease processes and healing process after surgical procedures.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
- Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
- Connected with patients and families from variety of cultural and economic backgrounds to establish and maintain open communication for improved patient outcomes.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse PN262248 Exp. 6/30/2022 - Licensed Practical Nurse
Venango Technology Center
Oil City, PA06.2001
Cosmetology 1250 Hours - Cosmetology
Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy
Erie, PA12.1997
Diploma - Academic Prep
Titusville Area High School
Titusville, PA06.1994
Skills
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Team Collaboration
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Supportive Personality, Empathetic, Attentive
- Medication Administration, Medication Administration Trainer for unlicensed individuals
- Time Management, Organizational skills
- Critical Thinking / Excellent Problem Solver
- Experience with people of all ages and abilities
- Procedure Explanation
- Physical Stamina
- Chronic Disease Management
- Wound Care
- Medical Records Management
- Transcribing Orders
- Case Management
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Patient Assessments
- Documenting Intake
- Administrative Support
- Educating Families
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Intravenous Medications
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Writing Reports
Certification
Licensed Practical Nurse - State of Pennsylvania Expires 06/30/2024
CPR certified through American Heart Association- Expires 5/2025
Supports Broker Certification
I.V. Certification Training
Timeline
LPN, Clinical Liaison
Bayada Pediatrics
04.2020 - Current
Home Health Hospice Nurse /Intake Specialist
Community Nursing Services Of North East, Home Health
09.2019 - 05.2021
Healthcare Coordinator / Service Coordination Team Leader
L'Arche Erie
10.2005 - 09.2019
Pediatric Private Duty
Care Unlimited
12.2004 - 10.2005
LPN- Medical Office
Saint Vincent Family Practice at McClelland
08.2002 - 12.2004
OB Float /Medical-Surgical LPN
Titusville Area Hospital
07.2001 - 08.2002
Licensed Practical Nurse PN262248 Exp. 6/30/2022 - Licensed Practical Nurse
Venango Technology Center
Cosmetology 1250 Hours - Cosmetology
Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy
Diploma - Academic Prep
Titusville Area High School
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