Siheima Smith
Woodland Park,NJ
Summary
Highly-motivated professional with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Ensure quality outcomes and share finding through effective communication, implementation and problem solving. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Provide patients and family focused care through admission, care management and discharge process.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse Unit Manager
Complete Care at Fairlawn Edge
Paterson, NJ
06.2024 - Current
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient cases and develop treatment plans.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Maintained accurate patient records, including assessments, treatments, medications, and other documentation.
- Communicated effectively with patients regarding their health status and treatment options.
- Educated families on post-care instructions following discharge from the facility.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lakeland HealthCare
Haskell, NJ
01.2024 - Current
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
Licensed Practical Nurse
AMX Healthcare Agency
Miami, FL
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Facilitated referrals for specialty services when necessary.
- Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Oakland Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Oakland, NJ
07.2018 - 01.2023
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
Education
License Practice Nurse - Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute
Paramus, NJ01-2012
Skills
- Care Planning
- Clinical Documentation
- Advance Computer Skills
- Case Management
- Patient Caseload Prioritization
- Clinical Supervision
- Discharge Planning
- Electronic charting skills
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse Unit Manager
Complete Care at Fairlawn Edge
06.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lakeland HealthCare
01.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
AMX Healthcare Agency
02.2023 - 12.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Oakland Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
07.2018 - 01.2023
License Practice Nurse - Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute
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