Lavonia Smith
Winston-Salem,NC
Summary
Compassionate LPN Office Nurse with specialized skills in patient care management, medication administration, and health education. Known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Excel in communication, empathy, and time management to ensure optimal patient support and office workflow.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Office Nurse
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
Winston-Salem, NC
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care, including administering injections and medication.
- Conducted physical assessments of patients, such as measuring vital signs, height, weight.
- Performed basic laboratory tests, such as urinalysis or blood draws.
- Recorded patient information in electronic medical records system accurately and efficiently.
- Answered telephones promptly and courteously while scheduling appointments for patients.
- Assisted physicians during office procedures by preparing exam rooms and sterilizing instruments.
LPN Charge Nurse
Pennybyrn Maryfield
High Point, NC
04.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
LPN Charge Nurse
Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community
Winston-Salem, NC
02.2003 - 04.2020
- Conducted physical assessments of patients, such as measuring vital signs, height, and weight.
- Assisted physicians with patient care, including administering injections and medication.
- Organized medical supplies and equipment to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
- Provided education and counseling on health-related topics to patients and their families.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-salem, NC07-2003
Skills
- Catheter Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Appointment Scheduling
- Medication Administration
- Immunization Administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Diagnostic Testing
Timeline
LPN Office Nurse
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
01.2023 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Pennybyrn Maryfield
04.2020 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community
02.2003 - 04.2020
Licensed Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Forsyth Technical Community College
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