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Phyllis Smith

Licensed Practical Nurse
Plainfield,NJ

Summary

Hardworking nursing professional bringing [Number]+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to [Type] patients. Knowledgeable about [Type] requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs. Skilled nursing professional with more than [Number] years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities. Driven nursing professional experienced in primary care and licensed in [Location]. Compassionate, caring and comfortable working with people of all backgrounds. Assists with surgical procedures, restocking supplies and updating electronic health records. Patient-oriented Nurse with [Number] years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with [Area of expertise] specialty. Enthusiastic [Job Title] eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of [Task] and training in [Skill]. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in [Industry].

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

SarahCARE Adult Day Care
Mountainside, N.J. 07092, New Jersey
05.2018 - 07.2022
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests and evaluations.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
  • Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
  • Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Spring Meadow Assisted Living Community
Spring Meadows Assisted Living, Summit ,N.J., N.J.
07.2004 - 07.2011
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests and evaluations.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
  • Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.

Staff Nurse Watchung Ridge Assisted Living

Presbyterian Homes And Service
Watchung, N.J., N. J. 07060
08.2001 - 09.2009
  • Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Essex County College
Newark, NJ
09.1978 - 12.1980

Skills

Intake and discharge

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Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

SarahCARE Adult Day Care
05.2018 - 07.2022

Licensed Practical Nurse

Spring Meadow Assisted Living Community
07.2004 - 07.2011

Staff Nurse Watchung Ridge Assisted Living

Presbyterian Homes And Service
08.2001 - 09.2009

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Essex County College
09.1978 - 12.1980
Phyllis SmithLicensed Practical Nurse