Christina Smith
Newcomerstown,OH
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and medication administration. Committed to enhancing patient comfort and independence through individualized treatment plans.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lafayette Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation
West Lafayette, Ohio
05.2025 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the nursing staff.
- Participated in patient rounds and contributed to care planning discussions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lafayette Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation
West Lafayette, Ohio
09.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in a rehabilitation setting.
- Assisted in daily living activities to enhance patient comfort and independence.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
Licensed Practical Nurse
New Dawn Retirement Community
Dover, Ohio
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Handled primary duties and daily operations effectively.
- Managed core responsibilities and daily tasks efficiently.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Schoenbrunn Healthcare
New Philadelphia, Ohio
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in a rehabilitation setting.
- Assisted in daily living activities to enhance patient comfort and independence.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to develop individualized care plans for residents.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Amberwood Manor
New Philadelphia, Ohio
02.2020 - 12.2020
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
- Developed infection prevention protocols and guidelines for healthcare facilities.
- Conducted regular surveillance of infection rates and trends within departments.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Country Club Retirement Campus
Dover, Ohio
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in a rehabilitation setting.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Carroll Healthcare Center
Carrollton, Ohio
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Country Club Retirement Campus
Dover, Ohio
06.2016 - 09.2019
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Carroll Golden Age Retreat
Carrollton, Ohio
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Sought opportunities to gain more hands-on experience in a skilled facility.
- Proactively pursued advanced training to enhance practical nursing skills.
- Aimed to expand professional expertise by transitioning to a more skilled healthcare environment.
Education
RN Diploma -
Mid-East Technical College
Zanesville, OH05-2025
LPN Diploma -
Robert T White School of Practical Nursing
Alliance, OH01-2014
Prerequisites -
Belmont Technical College
Saint Clairsville, OH01-2011
High School Diploma -
Malvern High School
Malvern, OH05-2010
Some College (No Degree) - RN To BSN
Ohio University
Athens, OHSkills
- Patient care
- Critical thinking
- Care planning
- Medication administration
- Team collaboration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Treatment documentation
- Health assessments
- Documenting vitals
- EMR systems
- Infection control measures
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lafayette Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation
05.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lafayette Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation
09.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
New Dawn Retirement Community
06.2021 - 09.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Schoenbrunn Healthcare
12.2020 - 06.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Amberwood Manor
02.2020 - 12.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Country Club Retirement Campus
11.2019 - 02.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Carroll Healthcare Center
09.2019 - 11.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Country Club Retirement Campus
06.2016 - 09.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Carroll Golden Age Retreat
06.2014 - 06.2016
RN Diploma -
Mid-East Technical College
LPN Diploma -
Robert T White School of Practical Nursing
Prerequisites -
Belmont Technical College
High School Diploma -
Malvern High School
Some College (No Degree) - RN To BSN
Ohio University
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