Kayla Smith
Red Springs,NC
Summary
Versatile office nurse with several years of multi-faceted experience coordinating activities at bustling family practice. Personable and caring patient advocate with practiced skills at cutting though medical bureaucracy to meet needs of appreciative physicians and patients effectively and quickly. Tech-savvy resource for practical use of ever-changing medical software.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Office Nurse
UNC Southeastern
Lumberton, NC
09.2023 - Current
- Conducted physical assessments of patients, such as measuring vital signs, height, weight.
- Recorded patient information in electronic medical records system accurately and efficiently.
- Utilized various computer software programs proficiently in order to document patient data.
- Answered telephones promptly and courteously while scheduling appointments for patients.
- Ensured that all forms were completed accurately before submitting them for processing.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted physicians with patient care, including administering injections and medication.
- Documented all treatments given in accordance with established guidelines.
LPN
Lumber River Family
Lumberton, NC
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
LPN
HealthKeeperz
Pembroke, NC
- Developed individualized plans of care for each patient based on assessment data collected.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Educated staff members regarding infection control protocols or best practices when caring for a particular type of illness or injury.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
LPN
Woodhaven Learning Center
Lumbert, NC
- Developed individualized plans of care for each patient based on assessment data collected.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Educated staff members regarding infection control protocols or best practices when caring for a particular type of illness or injury.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
Education
Associate of Science - LPN
Robeson Community College
Lumberton, NC06-2016
Skills
- Catheter Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Care Plan Development
- Medication Administration
- EMR Updating
- Diagnostic Testing
- HIPAA Compliance
Timeline
LPN Office Nurse
UNC Southeastern
09.2023 - Current
LPN
Lumber River Family
01.2022 - 08.2023
LPN
HealthKeeperz
LPN
Woodhaven Learning Center
Associate of Science - LPN
Robeson Community College
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