LARONNA SMITH
OWASSO,OK
Summary
Driven Paramedical Examiner and Staff Nurse with a proven track record at APPS OKLAHOMA and Good Samaritan Hospital. Expert in phlebotomy and patient monitoring, coupled with exceptional interpersonal skills. Excelled in enhancing patient care quality, achieving a 40% improvement in patient satisfaction. Skilled in teamwork, problem-solving, and maintaining professionalism under pressure.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedical Examiner
APPS OKLAHOMA
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2000 - 01.2024
- Checked and documented vitals such as blood pressure, height and weight.
- Collected blood samples from clients following safety and biohazard handling procedures.
- Maintained professionalism when communicating with client and answering questions.
- Accurately calculated customer BMI and body composition using height and weight measurements.
Staff Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital
Kearney, NE
06.1982 - 08.1999
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Mid Plains Community College of Nursing
North Platte, NE09.1981
Skills
- Phlebotomy expertise
- Interpersonal abilities
- Venipuncture
- Patient Monitoring
- Quality Control
- Butterfly Venipuncture
- Paperwork Processing
- Injection Administration
- Customer Service
- Appointment Scheduling
- Interpersonal Skills
- Decision-Making
- Problem-Solving
- Excellent Communication
- Patient Relations
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptability
- Professional Demeanor
- Written Communication
- Analytical Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Data Confidentiality
- HIPAA
- Organizational Skills
- Effective Communication
- Self Motivation
- Active Listening
- Time management abilities
- Analytical Thinking
- Reliability
- Attention to Detail
- Professionalism
- Relationship Building
- Recording data
Timeline
Paramedical Examiner
APPS OKLAHOMA
05.2000 - 01.2024
Staff Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital
06.1982 - 08.1999
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Mid Plains Community College of Nursing