Ashley S. Smith
Mount Carmel,IL
Summary
Compassionate LPN with extensive experience at Deaconess Clinic, excelling in direct patient care and infection control. Proven ability to foster trust and communication, enhancing patient satisfaction. Skilled and committed to promoting healthy lifestyle choices through education and empathy. A dedicated team player with a strong work ethic.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Deaconess Clinic Nurse
Deaconess Clinic
Evansville, IN
11.2023 - 04.2026
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, preventive care, about conditions, and treatments.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists or external healthcare providers when necessary for specialized care.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management, promoting healthy lifestyle choices.
- Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication for better understanding of their concerns.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, providing expert clinical support as needed.
- Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations or diagnoses, demonstrating empathy and compassion throughout the process.
- Increased patient satisfaction with compassionate care and effective communication.
LPN
River Oaks Health Campus
Princeton, IN
03.2021 - 11.2023
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assess patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment.
- Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Answered incoming phone calls from physician, pharmacy, and family to provide basic assistance and medical concerns.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Matrix to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Administered daily medications, controlled narcotics, and performed catheterizations.
- Managed appointments in calendar book every shift to prepare patient's medical information for physician.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
LPN
Transcendent Healthcare
Owensville, IN
06.2019 - 03.2021
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assess patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment.
- Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Answered incoming phone calls from physician, pharmacy, and family to provide basic assistance and medical concerns.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in PointClickCare to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Administered daily medications, controlled narcotics, and performed catheterizations.
- Managed appointments in calendar book every night shift to prepare patient's medical information for physician
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
LPN
Gibson General Hospital
Princeton, IN
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, preventive care, about conditions, and treatments.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists or external healthcare providers when necessary for specialized care.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management, promoting healthy lifestyle choices.
- Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication for better understanding of their concerns.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, providing expert clinical support as needed.
- Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations or diagnoses, demonstrating empathy and compassion throughout the process.
- Increased patient satisfaction with compassionate care and effective communication.
Education
PN - Practical Nursing
Vincennes University
Vincennes, iN07.2018
Associate of Science - General Studies
Wabash Valley College
Mt. Carmel, IL 05.2012
High School Diploma -
Mt. Carmel High School
Mt. Carmel, IL 05.2010
Skills
- Direct Patient Oriented Care
- Patient Privacy
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Active Listening
- Team Player
- Strong Work Ethnic
- Catheterization and Colostomy Procedure
- Communication
- Critical Thinking/Creative Problem Solving
- Initiative
- Adaptability
- Empathy, Kind, and Compassionate
- Good Attitude
- Helpful/Responsible
Certifications
- BLS/CPR certified
- LPN Licensed in IN
Clinical Experiences
- Medical Surgical, Obstetrics, Geriatric, Behavioral Health Unit, ER Department, Surgery Department, and Cardiac Catheterization Department
- Worked in Geriatric Facilities (Nursing Homes/Assisted Livings) and Family Medicine Clinic
Timeline
Deaconess Clinic Nurse
Deaconess Clinic
11.2023 - 04.2026
LPN
River Oaks Health Campus
03.2021 - 11.2023
LPN
Transcendent Healthcare
06.2019 - 03.2021
LPN
Gibson General Hospital
10.2018 - 05.2019
PN - Practical Nursing
Vincennes University
Associate of Science - General Studies
Wabash Valley College
High School Diploma -
Mt. Carmel High School