Maria Trauger Smith
West Chester,PA
Summary
Dedicated Charge Licensed Practical Nurse offering 14-year background managing nursing staff, delegating assignments and assessing patient conditions. Expertise in progress monitoring, plan implementation and history taking. Certified in addiction and behavioral health. Devoted to service excellence in patient care and patient advocacy. Diligent LPN offering 14-year background providing attentive care in many diversified settings. Successful in anticipating and meeting needs of patients, colleagues and supervisors alike. Expertise in detox and withdrawal. Innovative LPN well-versed in infection control protocols, medical terminology and modern nursing practices. Proficient in medical equipment operation. Ethical and efficient professional with 14 years of experience examining patients and implementing patient care plans. Recognized for motivating healthcare teams working in acute, chronic and high patient volume settings.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
St. John Vianney
Downingtown, PA
06.2011 - Current
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and accessing treatments.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- 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.
- Conducted numerous patient assessments per week to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.
- Led and mentored many newly licensed nurses and nursing students to develop professional expertise.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN.
- 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.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering COVID tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Collaborated with Psychiatrists on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Contributed to committees in effort to promote standardize practices and procedures across hospital-wide nursing stations.
LPN Charge Nurse
Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital
05.2008 - 04.2010
- 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.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using Siemens Soarian.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
Bartender Shift Manager
Gambols Cafe
09.1988 - 10.2001
- Supervised and trained staff on preparing and delivering drinks, handling food and money and setting up bar at beginning of shift and breaking down at end of shift to facilitate operations.
- Oversaw and monitored cash drawers and reconciled drawers against cash register reports at close of business.
- Trained many new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation and sanitation protocol.
- Established rules for ejecting problem customers from bar to reduce liability and maintain pleasant environment.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
Education
LPN - Nursing
CCIU
Coatesville, PA05.2008
Skills
- Conditions Reporting
- Office Support
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Patient Admission
- Tracheostomy Care
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Procedure Explanation
- Intramuscular Injections
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Assessing Residents
- Medical Paperwork Processing
- Pneumonia Vaccinations
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
St. John Vianney
06.2011 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital
05.2008 - 04.2010
Bartender Shift Manager
Gambols Cafe
09.1988 - 10.2001
LPN - Nursing
CCIU
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