Destiny Smith
CommonSpirit Health
Zavalla,TX
1
Certification
16
years of professional experience
Medical professional seeking to transition into a new field, offering extensive experience in quality assurance practices within healthcare settings. Expertise in patient care and regulatory compliance ensures the highest standards are consistently met. Proven track record of effective team collaboration and a commitment to continuous process improvement enhance operational efficiency. Strong communication, time management, and multitasking skills developed in remote and clinical healthcare setting environments complemented by experience in training and leading staff to achieve collective goals.
Work History
Remote Monitoring and Care Management
2 Years 3 Months- Maintained coverage by working flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed monthly telephonic patient outreach to support ongoing care coordination.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive patient-centered care plans with patients, caregivers, and care team.
- Monitored medication adherence, supported appointment scheduling, and identified care gaps.
- Coordinated ongoing chronic care management for patients with two or more chronic conditions by conducting regular check-ins, monitoring symptoms, setting goals, and updating care plans.
- Monitored chronic disease indicators—blood pressure, glucose, and weight—to support early detection of decompensation signs.
- Supported medication reconciliation and adherence to maintain continuity of care for patients on complex regimens.
- Monitored patient discharge planning timelines during hospital or rehab stays, updating providers and coordinating scheduled face-to-face physician or practitioner visits within required 14-day timing.
- Assessed patient needs and arranged connections to community-based durable medical equipment providers and home health services.
Quality Wellness Nurse - Specialty Clinic LVN
5 Years 1 Month- Assisted clinic operations by preparing patients for scheduled provider appointments to support streamlined visit flow.
- Assisted with patient phone call outreach to support scheduling and care coordination.
- Delivered patient education on health management and preventive care to support better health awareness and participation.
- Assessed vital signs with consistent clinical judgment and documentation responsibility.
- Evaluated cognitive function through structured cognition assessment activities.
- Reviewed and audited medical records to support quality assurance and accurate documentation.
- Conducted staff training covering patient-safety guidelines and compliant documentation standards.
- Improved compliance and quality of care to support consistent patient care standards.
- Generated routine reports and gathered up-to-date quality metrics for providers to review performance status.
- Conducted comprehensive wellness assessments to identify patient needs and support individualized care planning.
- Coordinated preventive care services, including screenings, immunizations, and follow-up appointments.
- Educated patients on healthy lifestyle practices, medication adherence, and chronic condition management.
- Coordinated preventive screenings, immunizations, and follow-up appointments for continuity of care.
- Educated patients on chronic disease management, medication adherence, and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Monitored vital signs and reported concerning changes to providers promptly.
- Collaborated with physicians, care teams, and families to support individualized wellness goals.
- Maintained accurate charting and compliance with clinic protocols and privacy standards.
QAPI
1 Year 5 Months- Reviewed documentation across disciplines and end-of-episode billing to ensure accuracy and compliance,
- Reviewed, organized, and completed full medical request records for accurate processing.
- Completed monthly and quarterly project deliverables to support ongoing operational planning.
- Trained field staff on documentation practices to enhance data integrity and support quality assurance.
- Assisted with insurance and doctor calls to facilitate communication and expedite patient care processes.
- Conducted OASIS review for compliance and accuracy.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
LVN
1 Year 7 Months- Assessed patient vital signs to maintain accuracy in ongoing health status evaluations.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of major body systems to identify functional abnormalities.
- Administered wound care procedures to ensure patient comfort and recovery.
- Conducted venipunctures and performed laboratory work to support clinical testing workflows.
- Conducted training covering medication processes, disease progression, dying process, and safety fundamentals.
- Managed computer charting for accurate data visualization and reporting.
- Performed Foley catheter placement and ongoing catheter care to maintain patient comfort and urinary management.
- Provided ostomy care to support patient comfort, proper appliance use, and ongoing self-management.
- Performed suture and staple removal to support timely patient wound assessment and recovery.
- Performed Pleurx catheter site care and drain management to support safe home care routines.
- Provided trach care including routine suctioning, site assessment, and dressing maintenance.
- Administered ordered injections, ensuring correct dosage, administration site, and documentation.
- Managed communication with doctors, nurses, care team, family, and patient to support care continuity.
- Assisted healthcare team with essential office nursing tasks to support patient care.
- Delivered inpatient nursing care focused on pain management and system coordination.
- Assessed hospice patients, documented changes, and reported concerns to RN for timely care adjustments.
- Administered medications, monitored responses, and reinforced comfort-focused pain management plans.
PRN LVN
6 Months- Assessed patient vital signs to maintain accuracy in ongoing health status evaluations.
- Assessed major body systems to identify functional status and guide further assessment.
- Provided wound care to support healing, monitor wound condition, and maintain quality patient outcomes.
- Operated wound vacuum device to promote enhanced wound recovery process.
- Performed routine Plurex drain care, including monitoring condition and maintaining established care procedures.
- Inspected and maintained JP drains to ensure consistent, reliable flow.
- Delivered specialized ostomy management care by administering and monitoring patient-specific treatment plans.
- Administered blood draws and completed laboratory testing procedures with established laboratory protocols.
- Conducted training covering medication education, disease process concepts, and medication safety standards.
- Managed computer charting tasks to support operational reporting needs.
- Performed Foley catheter placement and supervised catheter care, including monitoring and routine maintenance.
- Applied sterile techniques to support safe, hygienic workflow and protect patient outcomes.
- Administered injections per clinical protocol with patient safety and documentation focus.
- Administered prescribed intravenous (IV) therapy, ensuring proper site care and safe medication delivery.
- Performed PICC line care to support safe vascular access and ongoing treatment continuity.
- Coordinated discussions with doctors to support effective treatment plans for nurses, therapists, family, and patient. Worked with doctors to help align care plans for nurses, therapists, family, and patient. Assisted with treatment discussions between doctors, nurses, therapists, family, and patient to support care coordination.
- Completed patient assessments and documented findings; promptly reported observed condition changes to supervising clinicians.
- Administered medications and treatments while following care plans and physician orders.
Receptionist/Office Assistant
2 Months- Answered phone calls, authorized refills, scheduled appointments and testing to ensure seamless patient care.
- Entered data for referrals, requested records, and scheduled procedures to support efficient office operations.
- Updated patient information in computer system, triaged calls from patients, and obtained orders to improve service response time.
- Greeted patients and visitors, managing front-desk flow with professionalism and courtesy.
- Scheduled appointments, coordinated calendars, and maintained accurate office records.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routed calls, and relayed messages promptly.
LVN
5 Years 6 Months- Assessed patient vital signs to maintain accuracy in ongoing health status evaluations.
- Assessed major body systems to identify functional status and guide further assessment.
- Provided wound care to support healing, monitor wound condition, and maintain quality patient outcomes.
- Operated wound vacuum device to promote enhanced wound recovery process.
- Performed routine Plurex drain care, including monitoring condition and maintaining established care procedures.
- Inspected and maintained JP drains to ensure consistent, reliable flow.
- Delivered specialized ostomy management care by administering and monitoring patient-specific treatment plans.
- Administered blood draws and completed laboratory testing procedures with established laboratory protocols.
- Conducted training covering medication education, disease process concepts, and medication safety standards.
- Managed computer charting tasks to support operational reporting needs.
- Performed Foley catheter placement and supervised catheter care, including monitoring and routine maintenance.
- Applied sterile techniques to support safe, hygienic workflow and protect patient outcomes.
- Administered injections per clinical protocol with patient safety and documentation focus.
- Administered prescribed intravenous (IV) therapy, ensuring proper site care and safe medication delivery.
- Performed PICC line care to support safe vascular access and ongoing treatment continuity.
- Coordinated discussions with doctors to support effective treatment plans for nurses, therapists, family, and patient. Worked with doctors to help align care plans for nurses, therapists, family, and patient. Assisted with treatment discussions between doctors, nurses, therapists, family, and patient to support care coordination.
- Completed patient assessments and documented findings; promptly reported observed condition changes to supervising clinicians.
- Administered medications and treatments while following care plans and physician orders.
Part Time LVN
1 Year- Assessed patient vital signs to maintain accuracy in ongoing health status evaluations.
- Assessed major body systems to identify functional status and guide further assessment.
- Provided wound care to support healing, monitor wound condition, and maintain quality patient outcomes.
- Operated wound vacuum device to promote enhanced wound recovery process.
- Performed routine Plurex drain care, including monitoring condition and maintaining established care procedures.
- Inspected and maintained JP drains to ensure consistent, reliable flow.
- Delivered specialized ostomy management care by administering and monitoring patient-specific treatment plans.
- Administered blood draws and completed laboratory testing procedures with established laboratory protocols.
- Conducted training covering medication education, disease process concepts, and medication safety standards.
- Managed computer charting tasks to support operational reporting needs.
- Performed Foley catheter placement and supervised catheter care, including monitoring and routine maintenance.
- Applied sterile techniques to support safe, hygienic workflow and protect patient outcomes.
- Administered injections per clinical protocol with patient safety and documentation focus.
- Administered prescribed intravenous (IV) therapy, ensuring proper site care and safe medication delivery.
- Performed PICC line care to support safe vascular access and ongoing treatment continuity.
- Coordinated discussions with doctors to support effective treatment plans for nurses, therapists, family, and patient. Worked with doctors to help align care plans for nurses, therapists, family, and patient. Assisted with treatment discussions between doctors, nurses, therapists, family, and patient to support care coordination.
- Completed patient assessments and documented findings; promptly reported observed condition changes to supervising clinicians.
- Administered medications and treatments while following care plans and physician orders.
LVN Weekend Charge Nurse
1 Year 3 Months- Managed weekend charge nurse responsibilities, overseeing CNA and nurse coverage and facility needs.
- Monitored vital sign trends and recorded results to support assessment of patient health stability.
- Assessed body systems to identify potential health issues and support timely care decisions.
- Administered wound care procedures to maintain cleanliness, promote healing, and prevent complications.
- Administered breathing treatments to maintain patient airway function and comfort.
- Performed venipunctures with accuracy and patient-focused care.
- Administered injections with strict adherence to safety protocols and documentation requirements.
- Performed Foley catheter placement and ongoing catheter care to support patient comfort and safe urinary management.
- Performed sterile techniques to support safe handling of laboratory or clinical materials.
- Performed IV therapy IV placement to support safe, timely administration of prescribed therapy.
- Performed feeding tube care procedures, including cleaning, monitoring site condition, and verifying proper function.
- Performed medication administration by verifying orders, administering prescribed doses, and maintaining timely, accurate patient documentation.
- Communicated with doctors, nurses, therapists, family, and patient to support coordinated care.
LVN Med-Surg
2 Months- Assessed patient vital signs to maintain accuracy in ongoing health status evaluations.
- Evaluated body systems to maintain accurate patient assessment.
- Administered injections to support patient treatment plans.
- Assessed urinary output, maintained Foley catheter care, and ensured proper catheter placement and upkeep.
- Utilized sterile techniques to maintain clean environment for patient care.
- Administered IV therapy and completed IV placement to support patient care and continuity of treatment.
- Performed feeding tube care activities, including routine site checks, cleaning, and feeding preparation.
- Managed computer charting workflows and maintained accurate chart data.
- Coordinated communication with doctors, nurses, therapists, families, and patients to support care coordination.
- Monitored patient conditions and communicated significant changes to registered nurses and physicians to support timely clinical decision-making.
- Administered medications and treatments per care plans and provider orders.
- Documented clinical assessments, interventions, and patient responses in electronic health records.
LVN
7 Months- Assessed patient vital signs to maintain accuracy in ongoing health status evaluations.
- Evaluated body systems to maintain accurate patient assessment.
- Administered injections to support patient treatment plans.
- Assessed urinary output, maintained Foley catheter care, and ensured proper catheter placement and upkeep.
- Utilized sterile techniques to maintain clean environment for patient care.
- Administered IV therapy and completed IV placement to support patient care and continuity of treatment.
- Performed feeding tube care activities, including routine site checks, cleaning, and feeding preparation.
- Managed computer charting workflows and maintained accurate chart data.
- Coordinated communication with doctors, nurses, therapists, families, and patients to support care coordination.
- Monitored patient conditions and communicated significant changes to registered nurses and physicians to support timely clinical decision-making.
- Administered medications and treatments per care plans and provider orders.
- Documented clinical assessments, interventions, and patient responses in electronic health records.
Education
Vocational Certificate - Nursing
High school diploma
Skills
LVN
Home Health Care
Hospice Care
Long Term Care
Med-Surg
Chronic Care Management
Remote Monitoring Management
Communication Skills
Time Management
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Technology Skills
Customer service
Money handling
Computer skills
Multitasking Abilities
Certification
- LVN- Texas- Expires 7/31/2027
- CPR & First Aid Certified
- Daisy Award Recipient
Timeline
Remote Monitoring and Care Management
1Bios
07.2024 - CurrentRead More
Quality Wellness Nurse - Specialty Clinic LVN
CommonSpirit Health
09.2021 - CurrentRead More
QAPI
A Pineywoods Home Health Services
04.2020 - 09.2021Read More
LVN
Hospice in the Pines
09.2018 - 04.2020Read More
PRN LVN
Agape Home Care
07.2018 - 01.2019Read More
Receptionist/Office Assistant
Dr Marco Benitez
07.2018 - 09.2018Read More
Part Time LVN
Happy At Home Care
08.2016 - 08.2017Read More
LVN Weekend Charge Nurse
Rock Haven Nursing Home
05.2016 - 08.2017Read More
LVN
Agape Home Care
01.2013 - 07.2018Read More
LVN Med-Surg
Medical Center Of Southeast Texas
08.2011 - 10.2011Read More
LVN
Memorial Health System of East Texas
01.2011 - 08.2011Read More
Zavalla High School
High school diploma
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Angelina College
Vocational Certificate from Nursing
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Additional Information
Experience with multiple computer charting systems such as Epic, EClinalWorks, Axxess, Mc Kesson, Health Care First, and Kinnser (Well Sky).