CIERA SMITH
Louisville,KY
Summary
Highly motivated Licensed Practical Nurse seeking an opportunity within a long-term care facility, where I can utilize my nursing knowledge, work experience, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Nurse
Comprehensive Correctional Care 3C
05.2024 - Current
- Provided emergency care to inmates by responding promptly to medical emergencies within the facility.
- Educated inmates about their health conditions and self-care routines for better disease management.
- Promoted a safe environment for both staff and inmates by adhering to institutional policies regarding contraband control, safety measures, and crisis intervention techniques.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each inmate.
LPN
Optalis
04.2023 - Current
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines to protect privacy of patients
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care
- Followed medication management procedures to comply with state and company guidelines
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and medications
- Took and recorded vital signs in patients to determine fitness and identify immediate health issues
- Helped with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients
- Monitored lab results such as cultures, hemoglobin levels, electrolytes, as needed
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
CNA
Elite Medical Staffing
02.2022 - Current
- Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding, and grooming tasks
- Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases
- Prepared residents for meals and assisted with feeding
- Utilized PPE appropriately and followed patient safety and infection control guidelines
- Measured patient vital signs, recording body temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive medical and personal information
Education
LPN - Certificate in Nursing
Dorsey College- School of Nursing
02.2023
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Disease prevention
- Emergency response
- Infection control
- Tracheostomy care
- Clinical decision-making
- Behavioral health
- Diabetes management
- Health promotion
- De-Escalation Techniques
Certification
- Michigan Licensed Practical Nurse, 4703128140, 03/01/23
- Kentucky Licensed Practical Nursing, 4019797, 05/06/2024
- CPR-American Heart Association, 02/01/25
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Correctional Nurse
Comprehensive Correctional Care 3C
05.2024 - Current
LPN
Optalis
04.2023 - Current
CNA
Elite Medical Staffing
02.2022 - Current
- Licensed Practical Nurse, 4703128140, 03/01/23
- CPR-American Heart Association, 02/01/25
LPN - Certificate in Nursing
Dorsey College- School of Nursing
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