Lan Smith
Fayetteville,NC
Summary
Graduate Nurse with Associate Degree in Nursing from Sandhills Community College. Applies nursing process and performs delegated functions under direction and supervision of Registered Nurse. Collaborates with patient and family to offer theory-based nursing care and coordinates care delivery with members of interdisciplinary team. Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 15+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Dialysis
Fayetteville, NC
01.2022 - Current
- Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Staff LPN
Womack Army Medical Center, Transfer Center
Fort Bragg, NC
06.2018 - 02.2021
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery of transfers.
- Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Arranged appointments and transfers.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Staff LPN
Womack Army Medical Center, Pediatric Ward
Fort Bragg, NC
07.2016 - 06.2018
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- 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.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests and evaluations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Staff LPN
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Postpartum Ward
Portsmouth, VA
01.2015 - 07.2016
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Staff LPN
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Pediatrics Outpatient
Portsmouth, VA
10.2011 - 01.2015
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- 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.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Staff LPN
Riverside Brentwood Pediatric Clinic
Newport News, VA
06.2009 - 10.2011
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- 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.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
LPN, Private Duty
Private Duty Nursing
Sanford, VA
04.2009 - 06.2009
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- 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.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Staff LPN
Riverside Hospital, Pediatric Ward
Newport News, VA
06.2006 - 04.2009
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- 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.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests and evaluations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Nursing Assistant
Riverside Hospital, Mother Baby Ward
Newport News, VA
10.2005 - 06.2006
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Collaborated with peers and attended meetings to brainstorm new activities for patients and discuss ways to resolve issues.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Transported patients to treatment units and operating rooms by using wheelchairs, stretchers or moveable beds.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing, Registered Nurse
Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst, NC05.2021
Certificate, Practical Nursing -
Riverside School of Health Careers
Newport News, VA06.2006
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Creative Problem Solving
- Accurate Documentation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Dependability and Honesty
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Care Coordination
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Staff Supervision
Additional Information
- LICENSES , RN Permanent License, Multi state privilege License number - 334261
Professional References
Kenneshia Williams, 757-292-8113
Tiffany White, 757-329-0166
James Fitzgerald, 910-684-0779
Crystal Condy, 919-352-6369
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Dialysis
01.2022 - Current
Staff LPN
Womack Army Medical Center, Transfer Center
06.2018 - 02.2021
Staff LPN
Womack Army Medical Center, Pediatric Ward
07.2016 - 06.2018
Staff LPN
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Postpartum Ward
01.2015 - 07.2016
Staff LPN
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Pediatrics Outpatient
10.2011 - 01.2015
Staff LPN
Riverside Brentwood Pediatric Clinic
06.2009 - 10.2011
LPN, Private Duty
Private Duty Nursing
04.2009 - 06.2009
Staff LPN
Riverside Hospital, Pediatric Ward
06.2006 - 04.2009
Nursing Assistant
Riverside Hospital, Mother Baby Ward
10.2005 - 06.2006
Associate of Science - Nursing, Registered Nurse
Sandhills Community College
Certificate, Practical Nursing -
Riverside School of Health Careers
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