Charity Smith
Ontario,OH
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse with 10+ years in long-term care, skilled in medication administration, patient assessment, and accurate documentation. Known for safe, compassionate care and strong care coordination.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
STNA
Arbors at MIfflin
Mansfield, Ohio
04.2015 - 05.2022
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and daily personal care at Arbors at Mifflin.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through dedicated assistance with bathing, dressing, and exercise support.
- Provided compassionate care to individuals in need of assistance.
- Assisted residents with meals, feeding, and fluid intake encouragement.
- Responded to call lights and provided timely comfort and support.
- Repositioned residents and supported safe transfers using proper lifting techniques.
- Helped transfer patients from beds to wheelchairs using proper body mechanics technique.
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding, and assisting with feeding activities.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Monitored patients for physical and emotional changes, promptly addressing concerns to ensure appropriate medical care.
- Maintained clean rooms, stocked supplies, and sanitized care equipment.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Arbors at Mifflin
Mansfield, OH
04.2015 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Provided wound care and infection control support throughout shifts.
- Coordinated care plans with nurses, physicians, and therapy staff.
- Monitored vital signs and reported condition changes to nursing leadership.
- Observed changes in the patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Documented care details in resident charts and medical records.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Coordinated documentation and communication during patient admissions and discharges to streamline processes and improve transitions.
- Educated families on resident care needs and routine health concerns to enhance understanding and support.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
Licensed Practical Nurse Unit Manager/Wound Care Nurse
Arbors at Mifflin
Mansfield, Ohio
07.2025 - 03.2026
- Supervised resident care workflows in long-term care unit at Arbors at Mifflin
- Coordinated nursing staff assignments and daily shift coverage across care areas
- Reviewed care plans with interdisciplinary team for resident needs and updates
- Monitored resident conditions and reported changes to physicians and families
- Documented assessments, charting, and nursing notes in clinical records
- Ensured compliance with state regulations and Arbors at Mifflin policies
- Provided oversight and managed daily operations of a busy medical unit.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes in condition to physicians or specialists.
- Maintained accurate patient records, including assessments, treatments, medications, and other documentation.
- Enforced safety protocols to reduce risk of injury or illness among patients.
- Ensured implementation of nursing policies, procedures, and standards within the unit.
- Developed and implemented individualized plans of care for each patient based on their needs.
- Conducted regular audits of medical records for accuracy and completeness.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate quality patient care services.
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatments and adjusted accordingly as needed.
- Worked as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Assessed wound condition and documented skin changes in a long-term care setting.
- Monitored infection signs and reported concerns to the registered nurse and provider team.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary care team on treatment plans and wound progress.
- Maintained wound care supplies, equipment, and clean treatment areas.
- Applied topical treatments and protective dressings per facility orders and standards.
- Educated patients on proper wound healing techniques and prevention of infection.
- Monitored the patient's progress and documented all findings in the medical record.
- Provided necessary wound care treatments, such as debridement, irrigation, packing and dressing changes.
- Administered prescribed medications related to wound care including topical ointments, creams and oral antibiotics.
- Maintained a clean environment for wound treatment by following established procedures for sterilization of instruments and equipment.
- Ensured compliance with policies and procedures governing safe practice standards in order to minimize risks associated with wound care services.
- Assessed treatment effectiveness based on patient response and clinical findings.
- Reported abnormal findings to the physician for further evaluation or intervention.
- Worked with healthcare teams to assess patients, manage wounds, and monitor healing.
- Viewed electronic health system records to evaluate patient wound care history, other relevant medical information and prescription medications.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies -
Knox Technical Center
Mount Vernon, OH05-2022
Skills
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Care coordination
- Patient care
- Emergency response
- ADL assistance
- Educating families
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- End-of-life care
- PointClickCare charting
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse Unit Manager/Wound Care Nurse
Arbors at Mifflin
07.2025 - 03.2026
STNA
Arbors at MIfflin
04.2015 - 05.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Arbors at Mifflin
04.2015 - Current
Certificate of Technical Studies -
Knox Technical Center