Jennifer Smith
Cary,NC
Summary
Highly motivated professional with extensive experience providing quality care to a diverse range of patients. Proven track record of developing and implementing individualized care plans based on patients needs and preferences. Currently continuing my education to meet my goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Duke University Hospital
04.2023 - Current
- General Surgery and Trauma Unit
- Patient assessments
- Medication management
- Wound Care Champion
- Collaboration with care teams
- Step-Down unit care
- IV care and infusions: Antibiotic therapy, Blood transfusion, PCA pumps, Insulin drips, Fluid replacement , and TPN
- Monitor and report lab values
- Telemetry
- CPAP/Bipap
- Wound Vac
- Pleurex Drains
- Chest Tubes
- Tracheostomy care and management
- GT care and management
- Enteral nutrition
- Foley catheter care and management
- Diabetes care management
- Palliative and Comfort care
- Documentation using Epic
LPN Team Lead
Litchford Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
09.2022 - Current
- Skilled nursing and Rehab facility
- Charge Nurse
- Collaboration with Medical Directors, Nursing team and PT/OT team
- Patient assessments
- EMAR documentation
- Medication Management
- Admission and Discharge
- Wound Care
- Respite, Hospice and Palliative care
- Patient and family education
- GT care and maintenance
- JP Drains
- CPAP/Bipap/O2 care
- IV care and maintenance
- ADL care
- Team development
LPN Field Nurse
Thrive Pediatric Home Health
02.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with primary care physicians, PT/OT therapists and case managers
- EMAR documentation
- Patient assessments
- Medication management
- Supply/equipment management
- GT care and management
- Enteral nutrition
- Trach and Vent care management
- Wound care
- CPAP/Bipap/CPT/O2 management
- Patient and family education
- ADLs
- Hospice and Palliative Care
LPN Field Nurse
Milestone Staffing
01.2013 - 04.2022
- Facility Travel Nurse
- Collaborated with health care and other health care professionals to deliver quality of care
- EMAR documentation
- Charge nurse
- Medication management
- Wound care
- IV maintenance and infusions
- GT care and maintenance
- Enteral nutrition
- Trach and Vent care
- CPAP/Bipap/CPT/O2 care and maintenance
- Health Fairs
- Physician Office management
- Patient assessments
- Brain injury care
- Orthopedic care
- Pediatric care
- Medical Surgical Units
- Step-Down Units
- Rehabilitation Units
- LTAC
- Infection control
- Hospice and Palliative Care
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA12.2003
Skills
- Hospice Care
- Nursing Ethics
- Post Operative Care
- Diabetes management
- Catheter Care
- Behavioral Health
- Tracheostomy Care
- Cardiac Care
- Medical Documentation
- Disease Prevention
- End of life care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate Care
- Palliative Care
- Geriatric Nursing
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Neurological care
- Respiratory Care
- Rehabilitation Nursing
- Gastrointestinal Care
- Maternal-child nursing
- Restorative Care
- Home healthcare
- Orthopedic Nursing
- Emergency Response
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Wound Care
- Health Education
- Patient Intake
- Physical Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Family Communication
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Patient Assessments
- Staff Supervision
- Immunization Administration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient evaluations
- Documentation accuracy
- Clinical judgment
- Pediatric Care
- Outpatient Care
- Indirect Patient Care
- Preventive Care
- EMR / EHR
- Medication Dispensing
- Home Health Care
- Care Planning
- Infection Control
- Specimen Collection
- CPR/AED
Certification
NCBON # 92845
American Heart Association July 2023
Timeline
LPN
Duke University Hospital
04.2023 - Current
LPN Team Lead
Litchford Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
09.2022 - Current
LPN Field Nurse
Thrive Pediatric Home Health
02.2022 - Current
LPN Field Nurse
Milestone Staffing
01.2013 - 04.2022
Diploma - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College