Brittany Smothers, LPN
New Iberia,LA
Summary
Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and nursing home environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Consolata Nursing Home
10.2023 - Current
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
LPN
Pediatric Group Of Acadiana
02.2016 - Current
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Send out referrals to different specialist.
- Initiate prior authorizations for medication and diagnostic imaging.
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
ResCare Residential Services
10.2012 - 02.2016
- Supported clients'' emotional well-being by building rapport, providing companionship, and actively listening to their concerns.
- Promoted healthy lifestyles for clients by assisting with meal planning, grocery shopping, and preparing nutritious meals.
- Managed medications for clients, ensuring proper dosages were taken on schedule and any side effects were promptly reported to healthcare professionals.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored support in areas such as mobility training, communication skills development, and community integration activities.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, daily activities, incidents, and relevant observations to ensure continuity of care across team members.
- Provided reliable transportation for clients to attend medical appointments, social outings, or other community-based events as needed.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Education
Technical - Practical Nursing
South Louisiana Community College
Lafayette, LA05.2021
High School Diploma -
Westgate High School
New Iberia, LA05.2011
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Disease Prevention
- Diabetes management
- Catheter Care
- Wound Care
- Physical Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient triaging
- Medical office administration
- EMR / EHR
- Medication Dispensing
- Vital signs
- Writing reports
- Immunization Administration
- Pediatric Care
- Medication Administration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Assessments
- Documenting intake
- ADL Assistance
- CPR/AED
- Time Management
- Intravenous Medications
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Medical Documentation
- Nursing Ethics
Certification
- Licensed LPN - Expires 1/31/25
- BLS Certification ( CPR & AED): American Heart Association, 2022-2024
Timeline
LPN
Consolata Nursing Home
10.2023 - Current
LPN
Pediatric Group Of Acadiana
02.2016 - Current
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
ResCare Residential Services
10.2012 - 02.2016
Technical - Practical Nursing
South Louisiana Community College
High School Diploma -
Westgate High School
- Licensed LPN - Expires 1/31/25
- BLS Certification ( CPR & AED): American Heart Association, 2022-2024
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