Anita Smith
Mountain Grove,MO
Summary
Dedicated LPN Charge Nurse skilled in vital signs monitoring, patient charting, and end-of-life care. Committed to delivering compassionate support and ensuring HIPAA compliance to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Springfield Rehabilitation & HealthCare Center
2025 - 01.2026
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management, disease prevention, and medication adherence.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
LPN Charge Nurse
Autumn Oaks Nursing Home
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Coordinated daily care activities for residents, enhancing overall quality of life.
- Conducted assessments and documented changes in patient conditions to inform care planning.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations and standards during daily operations.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Provided direct quality care to patients through thorough evaluation of medical conditions and effective management of treatment plans.
- Assisted long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and daily living activities.
- Facilitated patient bathing, dressing, and eating activities to enhance personal care and comfort.
General Office Worker
Elaine's Tax Service
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Assisted in data entry using tax preparation software to maintain accurate financial records.
- Managed appointment scheduling, optimizing office workflow and enhancing client satisfaction.
- Provided administrative support by organizing files and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
LPN Travel Nurse
Barnes Jewish Extended Care
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Administered medications according to physician directives and facility protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted with daily living activities, enhancing patient comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
LPN Travel Nurse
Nursing Home
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Administered breathing treatments, Insulin injections, as well as Accu-Chek blood sugar testing.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
LPN Charge Nurse
Crown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on protocols and best practices for patient care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to implement individualized care plans effectively.
- Managed infection control procedures to maintain a safe environment for residents and staff.
- Provided emotional support to residents and families, fostering strong relationships and trust.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
LPN Charge Nurse
Skaggs Community Hospital
09.2013 - 10.2017
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
LPN
Forsyth Nursing & Rehab
07.2008 - 10.2011
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
LPN
Ferrell Duncan Clinic
08.2008 - 09.2009
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate patient needs and adjust care strategies accordingly.
- Maintained accurate medical records and ensured compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Education
No Degree - Student Nursing License
Western Oklahoma Area Vo Tech
Burns Flat, OK01-1990
High School Diploma -
Clinton Highschool
Clinton, AR10-1977
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
- Medication administration
- Patient charting
- Critical thinking
- Intravenous medications
- Multitasking
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- HIPAA compliance
- Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Autumn Oaks Nursing Home
06.2024 - 05.2025
General Office Worker
Elaine's Tax Service
02.2024 - 05.2024
LPN Travel Nurse
Barnes Jewish Extended Care
09.2020 - 01.2021
LPN Travel Nurse
Nursing Home
05.2020 - 08.2020
LPN Charge Nurse
Crown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
02.2019 - 05.2019
LPN Charge Nurse
Skaggs Community Hospital
09.2013 - 10.2017
LPN
Ferrell Duncan Clinic
08.2008 - 09.2009
LPN
Forsyth Nursing & Rehab
07.2008 - 10.2011
LPN
Springfield Rehabilitation & HealthCare Center
2025 - 01.2026
No Degree - Student Nursing License
Western Oklahoma Area Vo Tech
High School Diploma -
Clinton Highschool