Dawnielle Smith
Coachella,CA
Summary
Compassionate, and detail-oriented with 8+ years of clinical experience in acute care, imaging, and school nursing settings. Skilled in direct patient care, medication administration, IV access, catheter care, and patient/family education. Known for strong communication, critical thinking, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Seeking to transition into a Registered Nurse role to continue providing high-quality, safe, patient-centered care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Eisenhower Emergency Department
04.2021 - Current
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Implemented infection control measures per facility policy.
- Prepared patient rooms for examination, including stocking supplies and ensuring cleanliness.
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Utilized medical instruments safely and effectively while providing direct care to patients.
- Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Assisted with patient transfer activities utilizing appropriate equipment and safety measures.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Assisted with the administration of injections and IV fluids to patients.
- Performed basic medical procedures such as catheterization, EKGs and phlebotomy according to established protocols.
- Administered prescribed medications under the direction of a physician or RN.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Eisenhower Imaging Center
01.2021 - 05.2024
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Administered prescribed medications under the direction of a physician or RN.
- Collected specimens for laboratory analysis; prepared specimens for transport to lab.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Insert Intravenous access for patients to receive medication prior or during scan.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Desert Sands Unified School District
10.2019 - 03.2021
- Responsibility of position include assisting student diabetics with nursing care including checking blood sugars, administering insulin and treating hyper/hypoglycemia per physician's orders
- Nursing care for severely disabled students such as g tube feedings, toileting (diaper changes), straight catheterization, trach care, ileostomy/colostomy care and medication administration
- Maintain updated records of immunizations and assist in the health office by checking in students as needed.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Eisenhower Primary Care 365- Plaza Del Sol
10.2016 - 10.2019
- Assists physicians, so that appropriate preparation, examination and diagnostic testing occur without error or delay; administer medications via PO and IM, ensure accurate documentation of all patient care activity; answer telephone, triage calls, take clear and accurate messages, transfer calls.
Nursing Assistant
Eisenhower Health
12.2006 - 01.2009
- Responsibilities include assisting all nursing and ancillary staff with tasks which include but are not limited to assistance with patient mobility, obtaining vital signs, maintaining and assisting with patient hygiene, maintaining patient safety.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Concorde Career College
San Bernardino, CA02.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA12-2025
Skills
- IV Certified
- CPR, BLS Certified
- Direct Patient Care
- Pediatric Care
- Catheter Care
Education and Training
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Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Eisenhower Emergency Department
04.2021 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Eisenhower Imaging Center
01.2021 - 05.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Desert Sands Unified School District
10.2019 - 03.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Eisenhower Primary Care 365- Plaza Del Sol
10.2016 - 10.2019
Nursing Assistant
Eisenhower Health
12.2006 - 01.2009
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Concorde Career College
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Desert