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Christina Smith

Christina Smith

Eatonville

Summary

Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with experience in delivering patient-focused care and maintaining a safe and efficient healthcare environment. Skilled in monitoring patient conditions, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams to promote patient well-being. Demonstrated ability to improve processes in fast-paced settings, leading to enhanced patient satisfaction and workflow efficiency.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN School Nurse

Amergis
Tacoma
11.2024 - Current
  • Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan, and modify care, and implement interventions.
  • Monitor students' blood sugars, and assist with insulin administration.
  • Assist the student in counting carbs.
  • Report to the RN supervisor as needed.

LPN

Life Care Center of South Hill
Puyallup
05.2023 - 01.2025
  • Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
  • Administered medication to all patients on my unit each shift.
  • Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.

Private In-home Care Giver/ CNA

Norman Barringham
Graham
10.2015 - 08.2023
  • Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, turning and positioning patients.
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.

LPN

Prosperity Wellness Center
07.2021 - 06.2022
  • Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care for clients in need of additional resources or services.
  • Developed referral process to assist client access to special programs and services.
  • Maintained accurate records of all client contacts including intake information, progress notes, discharge summaries and aftercare plans.
  • Educated families on addiction issues and how they can support their loved one's recovery process.
  • Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills, and community resources.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for clients.

CNA

Regency of North Bend
North Bend
02.2003 - 09.2017
  • Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
  • Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
  • Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
  • Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.

Education

Associates - Nursing

Bates Technical College
Tacoma, WA

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Insulin administration
  • Blood sugar monitoring
  • Patient assessment
  • Medication administration
  • Care planning
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Patient education
  • Emotional support
  • Vital sign assessment
  • Health record management
  • Problem solving
  • Infection control
  • Effective communication
  • Time management
  • Critical thinking
  • Teamwork and collaboration

References

Available upon request

Timeline

LPN School Nurse

Amergis
11.2024 - Current

LPN

Life Care Center of South Hill
05.2023 - 01.2025

LPN

Prosperity Wellness Center
07.2021 - 06.2022

Private In-home Care Giver/ CNA

Norman Barringham
10.2015 - 08.2023

CNA

Regency of North Bend
02.2003 - 09.2017

Associates - Nursing

Bates Technical College

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