Linda Smith
North Newton
Summary
Healthcare professional committed to nursing leadership with track record of improving patient outcomes and staff performance. Known for enhancing operational efficiencies and implementing best practices. Reliable team collaborator focused on achieving results and adapting to evolving healthcare needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health and Wellness Director
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
McPherson, KS
07.2022 - Current
- Led nursing staff in implementing best practices to enhance patient care quality.
- Developed and executed strategic initiatives to improve operational efficiency across departments.
- Mentored and trained nursing professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Oversaw compliance with healthcare regulations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes through coordinated care plans.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
Charge Nurse
Pine Village
Moundridge, KS
06.2015 - 07.2022
- Take important medical stats and assess residents
- Give injections to residents
- Help residents with ADL’s
- Give prescribed medication
- Communicate changes with resident’s to physicians
- Advocate for my residents
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Accessible Home Health
Wichita
05.2017 - 02.2019
- Assess Clients
- Feed clients through G-tubes
- Track and record patient health.
- Keep records of food and fluid input and output.
- Help clients to with all daily living needs
- Give prescribed medicines to clients
- Care of clients tracheostomy
Specialist-Patient Care LPN
Via Christi St Francis Hospital
Wichita, KS
07.2016 - 04.2017
- Take important medical stats like blood pressure, pulse, temperature, etc. while monitoring patient’s condition.
- Start Intravenous sites and administer Intravenous therapies
- Give injections to patients.
- Wound care of patients
- Collect lab specimens
- Pass medication
- Provide support to the Doctors
LPN
Via Christi St Francis Family Medicine
Wichita, KS
12.2015 - 07.2016
- Take important medical stats like blood pressure, pulse, temperature, etc.
- Give injections to patients.
- Contact patients about lab result, medication refills, etc.
- Provide support to the Doctors
Certified Nurse Aide
Pine Village
Moundridge, KS
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Work as part of team to ensure proper care and safety of residents
Education
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Hutchinson Community College
McPherson, KSContinuing Education in Nursing Field
Hutchinson Community College
06-2026
Skills
- Strong medical ethic
- Enthusiastic caregiver
- Colostomy care familiarity
- Flow sheet charting
- Wound cleansing/care
- IV
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nursing – 23-46499-092
- IV Certification – 23-46499-092
- CPR Pro certified through American Safety & Health Institute
- Nurse Aide certified through the State of Kansas
Timeline
Health and Wellness Director
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
07.2022 - Current
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Accessible Home Health
05.2017 - 02.2019
Specialist-Patient Care LPN
Via Christi St Francis Hospital
07.2016 - 04.2017
LPN
Via Christi St Francis Family Medicine
12.2015 - 07.2016
Charge Nurse
Pine Village
06.2015 - 07.2022
Certified Nurse Aide
Pine Village
09.2014 - 06.2015
Continuing Education in Nursing Field
Hutchinson Community College
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Hutchinson Community College