Dustin Smales
Manheim,PA
Summary
Dedicated LPN with expertise in Rehabilitation nursing, medication administration, and patient safety. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective education and quality improvement initiatives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Furnace Operator
Arconic
Lancaster, PA
11.2021 - Current
- Operated and monitored furnaces to maintain optimal temperature and efficiency.
- Conducted quality checks on finished products to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Implemented safety protocols, ensuring adherence to workplace safety standards.
- Trained new staff on furnace operation procedures and best practices for efficiency.
- Analyzed production data to identify areas for process improvement and waste reduction.
- Conducted thorough end-of-shift handovers, communicating pertinent information to incoming operators for seamless transitions between shifts.
- Assisted in training new hires on furnace operation procedures, fostering a supportive learning environment for their professional growth.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork among coworkers, fostering open communication channels for increased collaboration within the department.
LPN Rehabilitation Nurse
Moravian Manor
Lititz, PA
03.2017 - 11.2021
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with care plans and regulatory guidelines.
- Conducted patient assessments to identify health concerns and develop appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and streamline communication.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
LPN Field Nurse
Lancashire Hall Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Lititz, PA
07.2015 - 03.2017
- Implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency in patient documentation systems.
- Evaluated patient outcomes to adjust care strategies, driving continuous improvement in service delivery.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Educated patients and families on healthcare management strategies, promoting self-care and wellbeing.
- Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.
- Delivered emotional support to patients facing challenging diagnoses or difficult treatments, fostering resilience during recovery processes.
- Coordinated with physicians to implement prescribed treatment plans, ensuring consistency in patient care delivery.
- Managed complex wound care for improved healing rates and reduced infection risk.
- Completed thorough assessments to identify changes in patients'' condition, implementing appropriate interventions as needed.
LPN Field Nurse
Meadow View Assisted Living Center
Montrose, PA
02.2015 - 07.2015
- Led quality assurance initiatives, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and best practices.
- Provided exceptional patient care by meeting physical, psychological, and overall care requirements to support daily living needs and independence.
- Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens and reviewing lab test results.
- Implemented preventive measures that mitigated the spread of infections among vulnerable patient populations.
- Served as a liaison between patients and their healthcare providers, advocating for their needs while promoting informed decisionmaking.
- Collaborated with other nurses to provide seamless coverage during shift changes ensuring continuity of safe quality patient care.
Education
Practical Nursing
Susquehanna County Career And Technology Center
Springville, PA01-2015
High School Diploma -
Conestoga Valley High School
Lancaster, PA06-2007
Skills
- Geriatric nursing
- Nursing documentation
- Diabetes management
- Clinical judgment
- Patient safety
- Disease prevention
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Quality improvement
- Behavioral health
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- Patient assessment
- Infection control
Timeline
Furnace Operator
Arconic
11.2021 - Current
LPN Rehabilitation Nurse
Moravian Manor
03.2017 - 11.2021
LPN Field Nurse
Lancashire Hall Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
07.2015 - 03.2017
LPN Field Nurse
Meadow View Assisted Living Center
02.2015 - 07.2015
Practical Nursing
Susquehanna County Career And Technology Center
High School Diploma -
Conestoga Valley High School