Margie Smith

LPN Charge Nurse

Trinityvillage

Pine Bluff, AR

12.1963 - Current

Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using [Software].
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job title].
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Collaborated with [Job title] on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
Worked effectively within healthcare teams on successful [Type] and [Type] initiatives.