Kyle Smith
Duke University
Durham,NC
1
Certification
11
years of professional experience
Patient-oriented nursing professional with nearly 4 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in Medical Surgical settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Work History
Registered Nurse
2 Years 5 Months- Delivered comprehensive patient assessments and care plans to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Educated patients and families on health management, fostering informed decision-making.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care strategies and interventions.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
LPN
1 Year 4 Months- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- 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.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Receptionist
1 Year 9 Months- Greeted visitors and provided them with assistance.
- Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
- Verified visitors' identification cards before allowing access to the building.
- Assisted with special projects assigned by management when required.
- Served visitors by greeting, welcoming and directing to appropriate personnel.
- Processed payments and updated accounts to reflect balance changes.
- Reported suspicious individuals to supervisor.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Undecided
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
- 64 credit hours completed
Occupational Certificate of Practical Nursing in Nursing
High School Diploma
Skills
Emergency Response
Patient Intake
Physical Assessment
Clinical Documentation
Wound Care
Samples Collection
Direct Patient Care
Licensed RN
Vital Signs
Patient Care
Patient Management
Medication and IV administration
Certification
- CPR
- BLS
- ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Duke University
04.2024 - CurrentRead More
LPN
SIH Herrin Hospital
04.2022 - 08.2023Read More
Receptionist
SIUC Rec Center
08.2015 - 05.2017Read More
Carbondale Community Highschool
High School Diploma
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John A Logan College
Occupational Certificate of Practical Nursing in Nursing
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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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John A Logan College
Associate of Science from Nursing Science
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Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Undecided
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