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Karen Smith

Jonesboro,LA

Summary

I am a dedicated Nurse with a total of 40 years working in the medical profession in various aspects. This includes my work as a CNA, REMT, RCS, and as a LPN in the Emergency Department, ICU/CCU and Rehabilitation hospital.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN

Ruston Regional Hospital
07.2017 - 12.2024

Direct Patient Care

  • Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.

LPN

Life Care Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2016 - 02.2017

  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.

LPN

Lincoln General Hospital
05.1987 - 02.2001
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.

Education

Cardiac And Vascular Ultasound

Southern Medical School of Ultrasound
Baton Rouge, LA
06.2002

Practical Nursing - Medical

Delta Technical College
West Monroe, LA
02.1987

Skills

  • Rehabilitation nursing
  • IV therapy
  • Patient mobility assistant
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Medication dispensing

Certification

Basic CPR

Timeline

LPN

Ruston Regional Hospital
07.2017 - 12.2024

LPN

Life Care Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2016 - 02.2017

LPN

Lincoln General Hospital
05.1987 - 02.2001

Basic CPR

Cardiac And Vascular Ultasound

Southern Medical School of Ultrasound

Practical Nursing - Medical

Delta Technical College
Karen Smith