Erica Smiley
New Lebanon
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse skilled in medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and wound care. Committed to delivering compassionate care and improving patient outcomes in diverse clinical settings.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Stonesprings Of Vandalia
Vandalia, OH
11.2025 - Current
- Documented patient progress and communicated updates to the healthcare team.
- Maintained clean and safe environment in compliance with health standards.
- Participated in training sessions to improve clinical skills and knowledge base.
- 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.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- 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.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cottages of Clayton
Englewood, OH
03.2025 - 11.2025
- Administered medications and treatments as directed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs to ensure health stability.
- Assisted in daily living activities to enhance patient quality of life.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness practices.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
Westerville, OH03.2027
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
Westerville, OH03.2025
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Medication dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Catheter care
- Breathing treatments
- Emergency response
- Preventive care
- Palliative care
- Behavioral assessment
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Inpatient care
- Mental health support
- End-of-life care
- Medication reconciliation
- Tuberculosis testing
- Caring for wounds
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Stonesprings Of Vandalia
11.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cottages of Clayton
03.2025 - 11.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing