Chandra Smith
St Louis,MO
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Delmar Gardens South
St Louis, Missouri
05.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments for rehabilitation patients at Encompass Health.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to rehabilitation care team.
- Documented patient assessments and care activities in medical records.
- Assisted with wound care and dressing changes for post-acute patients.
- Prepared shift reports and communicated patient needs during handoff.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bethesda Southgate
St Louis, MO
04.2024 - 05.2025
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Rehabilitation Institute of St Louis/Encom Health
St Louis, MO
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
Patient Care Technician
Saint Louis Children's Hospital
St Louis, MO
08.2021 - 03.2024
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Provided care, comfort and emotional support to children and adolescents facing serious illnesses and medical procedures.
- Used hospital-approved devices and techniques to transport and lift patients.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
Warehouse Associate
Amazon.Inc
St Louis, MO
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Labeled customer packages to prevent unnecessary delays in loading and shipping of ordered goods.
- Examined incoming and outgoing shipments, rejected damaged items and appropriately recorded any discrepancies.
- Picked and prepared numerous daily shipments in controlled atmosphere warehouse environment.
- Satisfied reporting requirements with timely and accurate logging of daily activities.
- Packed and labeled merchandise to prepare for loading and shipment to customers.
- Applied schedule, organizational and routing knowledge to enhance delivery planning.
- Managed warehouse system updates to increase productivity and reduce errors.
- Communicated effectively with team members on matters related to work assignments.
Transit Bus Operator
Bistate Development
St Louis, MO
08.2014 - 10.2020
- Received and submitted passenger fares.
- Kept shuttle and reception areas clean and organized.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Operated navigation equipment and two-way radio while remaining focused on safety and efficiency.
- Obeyed all DOT rules and regulations in addition to local laws and stipulations.
- Announced stops clearly to help passengers disembark at correct locations.
- Provided information to passengers, including route, schedule and fares.
- Maintained timely adherence to schedules and safety protocols.
- Transported passengers on predetermined routes while following local traffic regulations.
Education
Diploma - License Pracatical Nurse
St. Louis College Of Health Careers
St Louis, MO12.2009
Associate of Arts - General Studies
St. Louis Community College Forest Park
St Louis, MO05.2005
Skills
- Mobility Assistance
- Basic nursing care
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emergency Response
- Patient Observation
- Restocking supplies
- Specimen Collection
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Patient positioning understanding
- Feeding Assistance
- ADL support
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Delmar Gardens South
05.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Rehabilitation Institute of St Louis/Encom Health
05.2024 - 01.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bethesda Southgate
04.2024 - 05.2025
Patient Care Technician
Saint Louis Children's Hospital
08.2021 - 03.2024
Warehouse Associate
Amazon.Inc
08.2020 - 08.2021
Transit Bus Operator
Bistate Development
08.2014 - 10.2020
Associate of Arts - General Studies
St. Louis Community College Forest Park
Diploma - License Pracatical Nurse
St. Louis College Of Health Careers