phyllis Smith
Cincinnati,Ohio
Summary
To obtain a full time position as a dependable, caring, and highly skilled LPN; working in a facility where I can deliver the highest levels of compassionate and professional care.
Medical professional ready for role of LPN Charge Nurse. Leveraged comprehensive nursing skills to ensure patient wellbeing and support medical staff. Focused on team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs. Known for strong organizational abilities and compassionate patient care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Mercy Hospital Clermont
Batavia, OH
11.2022 - 12.2025
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance with facility policies.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, monitoring patient responses effectively.
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs and develop individualized care plans.
- Coordinated communication between healthcare team members, enhancing collaboration on patient care strategies.
- Trained new staff on protocols and best practices to promote efficiency and safety in the unit.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to a safer environment for patients and staff.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
LPN Charge Nurse
Berkley Square Retirement Community
Hamilton, OH
02.2020 - 10.2022
- Evaluated and documented patient progress, ensuring accurate records for ongoing treatment decisions.
- Led quality improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing care delivery and enhancing patient satisfaction.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
LPN Team Lead
Hospice of Cincinnati
Blue Ash, OH
03.2016 - 01.2020
- Supervised daily nursing operations to ensure compliance with safety protocols and patient care standards.
- Coordinated patient care plans with healthcare team, enhancing communication among interdisciplinary staff.
- Trained new LPNs on best practices in patient management and documentation procedures.
- Implemented workflow improvements that streamlined medication administration processes across the unit.
- Assisted management in developing policies and procedures that improved the quality of care provided to patients.
- Reduced medication errors by implementing stringent protocols for medication administration and documentation.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
LPN Charge Nurse
The Anderson
Cincinnati, OH
08.2010 - 04.2016
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
RN Clinical
Blue Ash Rehabilitation Center
Cincinnati, Ohio
- 01.2010
LPN Clinical
Heartland of Maderia
Cincinnati, Ohio
- 01.2010
LPN Clinical
Dayton Veterans Administration Hospital
Dayton, Ohio
- 01.2010
LPN Clinical
St. Rita's School for the Deaf
Cincinnati, Ohio
- 01.2010
LPN Clinical
St. Elizabeth Medical Center
Erlanger, Kentucky
- 01.2010
Surgical Technology Externship
Christ Hospital
Cincinnati, Ohio
- 01.2009
- 500 hours
Education
LPN Diploma/w Ohio Licensure -
Brown Mackie College
Cincinnati, Ohio01.2010
AAS - Surgical Technology
Brown Mackie College
01.2009
Skills
- Nursing Applications as a Clinical Student
- Medication administration and wound care
- Health Care Equipment Expertise
- Patient lifting expertise
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing documentation
- Elderly care expertise
- Patient-centered terminal care
- Medication administration
- Patient charting
- Wound care
- Patient education
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Physical assessments
- HIPAA compliance
- Activities of daily living adls
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Staff supervision
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse: Ohio License Number PN 140533
- DCPA & AFA Dementia/Alzheimer Care Provider Certification (2009)
- State Tested Nurses Aide: Matrix 1993
- IV Certification (2010)
- CPR Certification (2009)
State Tested Nurses Aide
Oxford View Nursing Center (Oxford, Ohio/2002), ECI Inc. (Fairfield, Ohio/2002), Westover Retirement Community (Hamilton, Ohio/2001), and Mercy Franciscan at Schroder (Hamilton, Ohio/2000).
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Mercy Hospital Clermont
11.2022 - 12.2025
LPN Charge Nurse
Berkley Square Retirement Community
02.2020 - 10.2022
LPN Team Lead
Hospice of Cincinnati
03.2016 - 01.2020
LPN Charge Nurse
The Anderson
08.2010 - 04.2016
RN Clinical
Blue Ash Rehabilitation Center
- 01.2010
LPN Clinical
Heartland of Maderia
- 01.2010
LPN Clinical
Dayton Veterans Administration Hospital
- 01.2010
LPN Clinical
St. Rita's School for the Deaf
- 01.2010
LPN Clinical
St. Elizabeth Medical Center
- 01.2010
Surgical Technology Externship
Christ Hospital
- 01.2009
AAS - Surgical Technology
Brown Mackie College
LPN Diploma/w Ohio Licensure -
Brown Mackie College