Karleigh Smith
Odenville,AL
Summary
Passionate, patient-centered healthcare professional with over four years of patient-care experience in a variety of clinical care settings. Proven ability to provide a high-level of care through use of appropriate communication and performing applicable interventions that meet the patient's emotional and physical needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Birth Suites
Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham
06.2023 - Current
- Improve patient outcomes by collaborating with an interprofessional team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Conduct detailed patient assessments to establish any change in patient condition, quickly notify providers, and initiate orders given.
- Provide support for patients and their families during difficult medical decisions.
Student Nurse Technician
Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Accurately obtain patient's vital signs and weight.
- Collect blood for ordered tests and transport to the laboratory.
- Assist patients with completing activities of daily living, such as bathing, ambulating, positioning, and eating.
- Monitor patients for significant neurological or physical alterations.
- Report abnormal assessment findings to healthcare staff to promote positive patient outcomes.
Legal Assistant
Cory Watson Attorneys
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Order medical records requested by the court system.
- Review medical records for proof of medication use and specific diagnosis.
- Answer clients’ questions regarding the status of their case.
- Contact clients to follow-up about paperwork needed for upcoming deadlines.
Personal Care Associate
Covenant Place And Woods
02.2019 - 12.2021
- Assist patients in completing activities of daily living while displaying a positive attitude.
- Respond to pages from patients who need assistance in a timely manner.
- Chart any changes in behavior and toileting schedule of patients hourly.
- Help patients with transfers.
- Ensure that patients’ rooms are kept tidy, well-organized, and all toiletries are stocked.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL04.2023
Skills
- BLS/CPR Certified
- NRP Certified
- Stop the Bleed Certified
- STABLE Certified
- Patient Safety and Communication
- Shift/Focused Assessment
- Post-Mortem Care
- Charting in Electronic Medical Record
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Birth Suites
Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham
06.2023 - Current
Student Nurse Technician
Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
06.2022 - 06.2023
Legal Assistant
Cory Watson Attorneys
06.2020 - 06.2022
Personal Care Associate
Covenant Place And Woods
02.2019 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama At Birmingham
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