LeKristen Smith
Rosenberg
Summary
Healthcare professional with well-rounded skill set in patient care and medical support. Recognized for adeptly handling patient assessments and providing consistent, high-quality care. Known for fostering team collaboration and adaptability to changing healthcare environments, ensuring seamless patient experiences and outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
University of Texas Medical Branch
11.2023 - Current
- Facilitated timely medical treatments for inmates by coordinating with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Contributed to the successful rehabilitation of inmates by providing mental health support, counseling services, and crisis intervention when necessary.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Expedited emergency response within the facility by initiating and participating in regular drills and training exercises.
LPN- Cardiac/ Tele
Lutheran Hospital
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to care for patients with various cardiovascular conditions, surgeries, and procedures
- Monitors patients following cardiac cath lab procedures
- Administers IV and PO cardiac medications
- Conducts and interprets 12-lead ECGs
- Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to create and execute the patient's plan of care
- Documents data in a timely, accurate, and concise manner
- Conducts patient education regarding diseases and conditions, treatment plans, and discharge instructions
- Collaborating with healthcare specialists and reporting changes and deteriorating conditions
- Explaining tests results and procedures to patients and their families, as well as answering questions
- Advising patients on post-hospital care, including prescribed medicine, home care protocols, disease prevention, and lifestyle changes
LPN - Med Surg / ICU
Vibra Specialty Hospital
11.2020 - 03.2023
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
LPN - LTC / Rehab
Seaside Harbor
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Ability to follow an individualized plan of care, and update plan as indicated by the patient's response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness
- Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
LPN - Med surg / ER
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Care for up to 7 patients on the Neuro/Med Surg Unit on 262 bed hospital with 36 beds on the unit
- Ability, under the direct supervision of an RN, to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy
- Ability to follow an individualized plan of care, and update plan as indicated by the patient's response to treatment and evaluate overall plan for effectiveness
- Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on the age of the patient and their clinical condition
- Performs and documents ongoing assessments including observation, physical examination, laboratory/test results, and patient response to procedural intervention
- Assisted with admissions, transfers, and discharge residents
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Brightwood College
Indianapolis, IN10.2016
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Direct patient care
- Mental health support
- Documentation accuracy
- Diabetes management
- Treatment plan implementation
- Screening and triaging
- Patient relationship building
- EMR / EHR
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
Licenseandcertification
- PN, # 338875, 07/31/24
- BLS, AHA, 07/25
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
University of Texas Medical Branch
11.2023 - Current
LPN- Cardiac/ Tele
Lutheran Hospital
03.2023 - 10.2023
LPN - LTC / Rehab
Seaside Harbor
06.2022 - 12.2022
LPN - Med surg / ER
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
11.2021 - 04.2022
LPN - Med Surg / ICU
Vibra Specialty Hospital
11.2020 - 03.2023
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Brightwood College
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