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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Magdalena Smith

Herndon,VA

Summary

Energetic and compassionate with natural ability to connect with patients, creating positive healthcare environment. Possesses foundational knowledge in patient care protocols and medical terminology, combined with skills in taking vital signs and assisting with basic medical procedures. Committed to contributing to patient recovery and well-being through dedicated support.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Extern

Reston Hospital Center
01.2024 - Current
  • Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
  • Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff
  • Proactively sought out opportunities to learn from experienced nurses and other healthcare professionals, growing in clinical knowledge and aptitude.
  • Proficient in starting IVs, aseptic urinary catheter insertion, and EKGs.

Patient Care Technician

Reston Hospital Center
01.2023 - 03.2024
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing

Standard Healthcare Services, College of Nursing
Falls Church, VA
04-2025

High School Diploma - Liberal Arts

Oakcrest School
Vienna, VA
05-2021

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Compassionate care
  • Feeding assistance
  • Personal hygiene management
  • Electronic charting with Expanse
  • BLS certified American Red Cross
  • Proficient with IV catheter insertion/IV start
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Trained in EKG and Telemetry monitoring
  • Experience in sterile urinary catheter insertion with supervision of LPN/RN

Certification

  • Basic Cardiac Life Support
  • Certified Nursing Assistant

Timeline

Nurse Extern

Reston Hospital Center
01.2024 - Current

Patient Care Technician

Reston Hospital Center
01.2023 - 03.2024

Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing

Standard Healthcare Services, College of Nursing

High School Diploma - Liberal Arts

Oakcrest School

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