Oprah Smith
Eutaw,AL
Summary
Compassionate LPN recognized for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, wound care, and medication administration, ensuring high standards of care. Excels in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, vital for navigating fast-paced healthcare environments and fostering positive patient outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Selma Community Hospital
Selma , AL
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
CNA
All Heart Caregiver, LLC
Tuscaloosa, AL
06.2018 - 12.2022
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
CNA
Greene County Nursing Home
Eutaw, AL
05.2018 - 12.2022
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
Education
High School Diploma -
Greene County High School
Eutaw, AL05-2025
Associate of Science -
George Corley Wallace State Community College - Selma
Selma, AL08-2023
License Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
George Corley Wallace State Community College - Selma
Selma, AL12-2022
Skills
- Injections
- Medication Administration
- Team Coordination
- Direct Patient Care
- Glucose testing
- SBAR communication
- Nursing Plan Development
- Physical Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Wound Care
- Patient Assessments
Certification
- George Wallace Community College
- License Practical Nursing
- License number: 12345
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
LPN
Selma Community Hospital
01.2023 - 09.2024
CNA
All Heart Caregiver, LLC
06.2018 - 12.2022
CNA
Greene County Nursing Home
05.2018 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
Greene County High School
Associate of Science -
George Corley Wallace State Community College - Selma
License Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
George Corley Wallace State Community College - Selma
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