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Karen Smith

Morgantown,WV

Summary


A retired LPN with 20 years of experience in labor and delivery, home health, oncology, clinical and geriatric nursing, seeking a challenging and rewarding job in the healthcare industry.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Elderly Caregiver

Client
02.2017 - 12.2021
  • Offered companionship and kindness to an elderly patient
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.

LPN

WVU Medicine
02.1997 - 07.2008
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Obtained vital signs, weight, height, blood pressure and pulse to each patient
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Assessed patient health status based upon presented symptoms and directed patient to appropriate level of care or acceptable alternative venue
  • Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • 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.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.

Clinical Research Associate

United BioSource Corporation
01.2005 - 05.2006
  • Monitored safety of human subjects and oversaw consent procedures to comply with local and federal regulations
  • Conducted initiation, monitoring and closeout visits to verify study procedures, regulatory documents and data completion.
  • Conducted clinical trial in accordance with protocol and recorded and monitored progress.
  • Organized and maintained research study regulatory documents in site binder to maintain accuracy and integrity.
  • Reviewed data queries and listings and worked with study centers to resolve data discrepancies.
  • Observed clinical studies and assessed health outcomes in groups of participants to support research plan.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
  • Trained new personnel regarding company operations, policies and services.
  • Managed 3 trials simultaneously with 40 calls per day.
  • Liaised with clinical project leader to effectively resolve study-related issues
  • Conducted clinical trial in accordance with protocol and recorded and monitored progress

LPN/OB Technician

WVU Hospital
01.1998 - 03.2006
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
  • Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
  • 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.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.

LPN Charge Nurse

US Nursing Network
01.2003 - 11.2004
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
  • 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.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.

LPN

United Hospital Clarksburg
02.1996 - 03.1997
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.

LPN

United Naval Hospital
11.1992 - 04.1994
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.

Medical Service Specialist

USAF
07.1989 - 04.1994
  • Organized and updated charts with clinic notes, retrieved scans, obtained medical records and verbally confirmed appointments via telephone.
  • Took patient medical histories and vital signs as well as performed venipunctures, injections and diagnostic procedures and ancillary tests.
  • Developed health plans for patients to improve overall health or recover from injuries and illnesses.
  • Cleaned and sterilized medical instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
  • Administered and prescribed appropriate courses of treatment.
  • Immunized patients to protect from preventable diseases.
  • Prescribed or administered medication, therapy and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease or injury.
  • Interpreted lab information to provide patients with proper treatment.
  • Advised and educated patients regarding diet, hygiene and effective disease prevention methods.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and progress to reevaluate treatment.
  • Administered specialized treatment for multiple patients daily.
  • Explained procedures and discussed test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
  • Trained support staff in patient care strategies, intake requirements and requirements for assisting with different procedures.
  • Coordinated and integrated health care resources for community-based programs.
  • Prepared clients for aeromedical evacuation
  • Prepared patient charts by properly filing charts and transcribing pertinent information.
  • Interviewed patients to document case histories, verify insurance eligibility and obtain referrals.
  • Reviewed referrals from walk-in patients and checked requirements to facilitate immediate processing.
  • Disinfected tools, equipment and surfaces between patients.
  • Completed necessary reports and documentation on time and to specifications.
  • Provided family members with general health education and tips for patient care.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Delivered proper care to victims of domestic violence at urgent care clinic.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.

LPN

Merced Community Medical Center/Anberry Rehab
11.1990 - 10.1993
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
  • Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.

Medical Service Specialist

USAF
04.1986 - 04.1990
  • Prepared patient charts by properly filing charts and transcribing pertinent information.
  • Disinfected tools, equipment and surfaces between patients.
  • Helped clinical staff with in-office procedures by organizing spaces and passing instruments.
  • Scheduled patients for appointments and maintained master calendar.
  • Inspected equipment for defects and completed basic repairs.
  • Administered and prescribed appropriate courses of treatment.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measured vital signs, weight and height.
  • Prescribed or administered medication, therapy and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease or injury.
  • Immunized patients to protect from preventable diseases.
  • Conducted physical exams of patients to diagnose illnesses and create patient histories.
  • Interpreted lab information to provide patients with proper treatment.
  • Advised and educated patients regarding diet, hygiene and effective disease prevention methods.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and progress to reevaluate treatment.
  • Provided and managed direct patient care by conducting physical examinations, evaluations and assessments to determine diagnosis.
  • Created treatment plans balancing medical expertise, patient goals and individual compliance levels.

Education

No Degree - General Studies

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

No Degree - Nursing

Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, PA

No Degree - Medical Service Specialist

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
07.1986

High School Diploma -

Morgantown High School
Morgantown, WV
05.1983

Skills

  • First Aid and Safety
  • Medication Assistance
  • Compassionate Client Care
  • Patient Care
  • Meal Planning and Preparation
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Communication
  • Leadership,
  • Experience with Microsoft word and excel
  • Detail oriented
  • Hardworking
  • Reliability
  • Dependable
  • Deliver Exceptional Care
  • Personal Companionship

Timeline

Elderly Caregiver

Client
02.2017 - 12.2021

Clinical Research Associate

United BioSource Corporation
01.2005 - 05.2006

LPN Charge Nurse

US Nursing Network
01.2003 - 11.2004

LPN/OB Technician

WVU Hospital
01.1998 - 03.2006

LPN

WVU Medicine
02.1997 - 07.2008

LPN

United Hospital Clarksburg
02.1996 - 03.1997

LPN

United Naval Hospital
11.1992 - 04.1994

LPN

Merced Community Medical Center/Anberry Rehab
11.1990 - 10.1993

Medical Service Specialist

USAF
07.1989 - 04.1994

Medical Service Specialist

USAF
04.1986 - 04.1990

No Degree - General Studies

West Virginia University

No Degree - Nursing

Waynesburg University

No Degree - Medical Service Specialist

Community College of The Air Force

High School Diploma -

Morgantown High School

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