Charity Smith
Houston,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented and compassionate Registered Nurse with 14 years of experience in various healthcare settings.
Experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse with a proven track record of delivering high-quality patient care.
Motivated and organized Registered Nurse seeking to utilize clinical knowledge and expertise in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Coordinator
Wellpoint/ Elevance
2021.10 - Current
- Admitted patients to services and completed thorough clinical documentation.
- Managed patient caseload and care plans.
- Conducted patient assessments and developed care plans.
- Provided direct patient care and education.
- Assess members for waiver services through Medicaid.
- Provide different resources throughout the community.
RN
Encompass Health Rehabilitation
TX
2021.01 - 2022.09
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to nursing practice.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
Clinic LPN/ RN
Harris County Sheriff's Office
TX
2018.08 - 2021.10
- Monitored medication regimens for appropriateness; made necessary adjustments when needed.
- Provided patient education regarding medications, treatments and lifestyle modifications.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and health promotion topics.
- Provided direct patient care, such as administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and providing wound care.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while ensuring accuracy in work product.
LPN Home Health
Memorial Hermann
Houston , TX
2015.07 - 2019.12
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients facing difficult decisions regarding their health care options.
- Instructed family members in basic nursing skills including wound care, injections, catheterization, and other treatments as ordered by the physician.
- Developed personalized care plans for patients based on individual needs.
- Educated patients and families about disease management, lifestyle changes, nutrition, and preventive healthcare measures.
LPN/Charge Nurse
Accessible Medical
W. Des Moines , IA
2014.04 - 2015.06
- Participated in continuing education programs related to nursing practice.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
LPN/Charge Nurse
Harmony House
Waterloo , IA
2013.01 - 2015.05
- Administered medication management services including prescribing psychotropic medications as needed.
- Provided direct patient care and assessments in a variety of behavioral health settings.
- Assessed suicide risk factors among patients and created safety plans as needed.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop effective strategies for managing difficult behaviors.
- Monitored client progress towards recovery goals using evidence-based interventions and techniques.
- Administered medications to patients to decrease risk of aggression and treat symptomology.
LPN/Charge Nurse
Ravenwood
Waterloo , IA
2010.01 - 2014.01
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while ensuring quality resident outcomes.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient-related activities in a timely manner according to established standards and procedures.
- Served as an advocate for residents who were unable to speak for themselves regarding their medical care decisions.
- Provided direct patient care and monitored vital signs.
- Performed wound dressing changes, catheterizations, tube feedings, assessments of physical condition, and other nursing interventions as required.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with residents, families, visitors, staff members, and other healthcare professionals.
Education
Associate of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Lonestar College
Kingwood, TX08.2020
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Kaplan University
Cedar Falls2007-09
Bachelors of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Case Management/ Medicaid patients
- Acute/Chronic Care
- Skilled Care/ Clinic care
- G tube feedings and Care
- Insulin and medication
- Tracheotomy Care
- Foley catheter insertion and removal
- Catheter irrigation/ Disease Management
- Prioritizing/Managing Deadlines
- Colostomy Care/ irrigation
- Wound Care / PICC Dressing and Med Admin.
- Long term Care / Home Health
- Hospice and end of life Care
- HTTA/ Admissions
- Continuous follow up Care/ Lab Draws
- IV insertion/ ATB/ Fluids
- Charge Nurse/Supervisor
- Psychiatric Care
- Staffing in different facilities
- Clinical Leadership
- Clinical Documentation
- Epic Systems
- Critical Thinking
- Self Motivation
- Patient education and counseling
- Time Management
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Patient Advocacy
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Task Prioritization
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Microsoft outlook, excel
References
upon request
Certification
- RN license with the Texas State Board of Nursing
- Certificate in a supervisory course
Timeline
RN Coordinator
Wellpoint/ Elevance
2021.10 - Current
RN
Encompass Health Rehabilitation
2021.01 - 2022.09
Clinic LPN/ RN
Harris County Sheriff's Office
2018.08 - 2021.10
LPN Home Health
Memorial Hermann
2015.07 - 2019.12
LPN/Charge Nurse
Accessible Medical
2014.04 - 2015.06
LPN/Charge Nurse
Harmony House
2013.01 - 2015.05
LPN/Charge Nurse
Ravenwood
2010.01 - 2014.01
Associate of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Lonestar College
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Kaplan University
Bachelors of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
- RN license with the Texas State Board of Nursing
- Certificate in a supervisory course
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