Erik Smith
Hilliard,OH
Summary
Seasoned LPN Charge Nurse with a proven track record at Brookdale Trillium, enhancing patient safety and staff productivity through effective delegation and critical thinking. Skilled in nursing documentation and providing emotional support, I've significantly sped up care coordination processes. Expert in geriatric and end-of-life care, committed to continuous professional development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Brookdale Trillium
09.2024 - Current
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
LPN Charge Nurse
Dublin Glen Memory Care
09.2022 - 09.2024
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
Care Coordinator LPN
National Church Residence Hospice
06.2015 - 09.2022
- Increased efficiency in care coordination efforts by utilizing electronic health records systems effectively and accurately maintaining patient data.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development through regular attendance at educational workshops and seminars relevant to the role of a Care Coordinator LPN.
- Provided valuable emotional support alongside practical assistance for individuals facing challenging circumstances; helping them feel more secure during difficult periods.
- Coordinated seamless referrals between various departments or facilities when required; speeding up access times considerably on average.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care for patients, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate necessary services.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Columbus School of Practical Nursing
Columbus, OH02-2002
Skills
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
- Policy compliance
- Home health care
- Critical thinking
- Wound care
- Dementia knowledge and care
- CPR/AED
NCR Care Coordinator of the year 2019
Care Coordinator of the year in 2019 in the state of Ohio
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Brookdale Trillium
09.2024 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Dublin Glen Memory Care
09.2022 - 09.2024
Care Coordinator LPN
National Church Residence Hospice
06.2015 - 09.2022
No Degree - Nursing
Columbus School of Practical Nursing
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