LaShawna Smith
Newport News
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Procedural Registered Nurse
Sentara Healthcare
05.2023 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Acute Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Provided expert critical care response in emergency situations involving illnesses or injuries.
- Educated families and patients regarding conditions, symptoms and care plans.
- Addressed issues with multiple organ systems in patients with critical illnesses.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
Behavioral Admissions Registered Nurse
Williamsburg Pavilion
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Furnished patient treatment information to insurance companies in compliance with established parameters.
- Assessed new patients' care plans and administered prescribed medications and treatments.
- Recorded incoming patients' vital signs and current medication details in electronic charts.
- Coordinated patients' tests and treatments with other hospital departments.
- Provided physicians and other medical personnel with patient assessment details and answered patient care-related questions.
- Displayed functional familiarity with Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance coverage protocols.
- Assisted floor nurses with medication administration and prescribed treatments.
- Directed patient admission and discharge tasks while managing patients and coordinating care.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- 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.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Regency Nursing & Rehabilitation Centers
12.2019 - 07.2021
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Psychiatric Technician
Riverside Regional Medical Center
08.2015 - 01.2019
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications, and managed patient behavior.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Applied interventions with clients wanting to leave against medical advice (AMA).
- Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician.
- Provided therapeutic activities to assist with patient development.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Assessed patient progress and reported changes to supervising physician.
- Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans.
- Administered patient medications and tracked dosages.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients in collaboration with mental health professionals.
- Assisted in development of therapeutic activities for patients.
- Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
- Collaborated closely with mental health professionals with treatment plan implementation.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Fortis College
Norfolk, VA03-2022
Skills
- Medical assessment
- Vaccine administration
- Healthcare billing
- Discharge coordination
- Chart updating
- Health care consultation
- Licensed RN
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Reporting and documentation
- Intake and discharge
- Care planning
- Patient discharging
Timeline
Procedural Registered Nurse
Sentara Healthcare
05.2023 - Current
Acute Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
01.2023 - 06.2023
Behavioral Admissions Registered Nurse
Williamsburg Pavilion
03.2022 - 04.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Regency Nursing & Rehabilitation Centers
12.2019 - 07.2021
Psychiatric Technician
Riverside Regional Medical Center
08.2015 - 01.2019
Associate of Applied Science -
Fortis College
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