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Rebecca Smith

Randolph,MA

Summary

Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in Correctional patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nursing Supervisor

Wellpath
09.2019 - Current
  • Assisted as Licensed Practical Nursing (working assignment) until transition into Nursing Supervisor role in April 2023.
  • Interviewed, hired, instructed and mentored employees and promoted high level of care quality to patients.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
  • Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
  • Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees via email, phone and in person.
  • Maximized staff and patient protections by enforcing optimal disease prevention protocols.
  • Delegated tasks and provided leadership for 40+ nurses and support personnel.
  • Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
  • Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
  • Contributed to positive team dynamics as approachable supervisor who actively listened to concerns from both patients and nurses.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Brightview South River
01.2017 - 07.2019
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Arden Courts Of Silver Spring
01.2014 - 07.2019
  • Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
  • Maintained safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.

Licensed Practical Nurse

HCR ManorCare
02.2009 - 01.2014
  • Assisted as Certified Nursing Assistant until transition to Licensed Practical Nurse.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
  • Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.

Education

Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse

Wilkes-Barre Area Career And Technical School
Wilkes-Barre, Pa
12.2008

Skills

  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Patient Assessments
  • Ethical Practice
  • Electronic Medical Records
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Critical Thinking
  • Staff Leadership
  • Excellent Communication
  • Self Motivation
  • Team Collaboration
  • Reliability
  • Professionalism

Certification


  • Licensed Practical Nurse (PA) - PN285412 (2010-present)
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (MD) - LP50874 (2013-present)
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (MA) - LN96966 (2018-present)
  • CPR, AED, and Basic First Aid

Timeline

Nursing Supervisor

Wellpath
09.2019 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Brightview South River
01.2017 - 07.2019

Licensed Practical Nurse

Arden Courts Of Silver Spring
01.2014 - 07.2019

Licensed Practical Nurse

HCR ManorCare
02.2009 - 01.2014

Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse

Wilkes-Barre Area Career And Technical School

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