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Jeannette Smith

Lansing,Kansas

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health Nurse

Right At Home Senior Care
Kansas City, MO
01.2015 - 02.2022
  • Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
  • Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
  • Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
  • Supported personal care needs, shopping for groceries and cleaning house.

LPN Charge Nurse

Veterans Administrations Medical Center
Kansas City, KS
01.2008 - 03.2015
  • Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
  • Conducted patient assessments to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.
  • Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using [Software].
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.

Nurse Manager

Lincoln General Hospital
Lincoln, Nebraska
04.2004 - 05.2008
  • Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Delivered expert case management, milieu management, medication administration and emergency intervention.
  • Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lincoln, NE
05.1982

Skills

  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Medical Recordkeeping
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Patient Health Information Access
  • Preventive Healthcare

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Member of local church for 30+ years
  • CPR and FIRST AID CERTIFIED
  • Mother of 2 College Daughters
  • Proud Grandmother of 1 Grandson and 1 Granddaughter

Affiliations

  • International Association of Administrative Professionals
  • International Council of Nurses

Work Availability

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Quote

I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me. Phillippians 4:13
GOD

Timeline

Home Health Nurse

Right At Home Senior Care
01.2015 - 02.2022

LPN Charge Nurse

Veterans Administrations Medical Center
01.2008 - 03.2015

Nurse Manager

Lincoln General Hospital
04.2004 - 05.2008

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

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