Rebecca Smith
Hurricane
Summary
Compassionate New Grad Practical Nurse with one year of experience as a Nursing Assistant in long-term care Assisted Living. Recently certified in IV therapy and seeking to utilize these skills in a clinical hydration setting. Key skills include monitoring of vital signs, peripheral Iv's, and starting infusions. I'm looking forward to enhancing and expanding my skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ovation at Sienna Hills
Washington, UT
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted with daily living activities for 30+ patients
- Maintained a clean and safe patient environment
- Conducted routine vital signs checks accurately
- Assisted with daily living activities to enhance resident comfort and well-being.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Educated residents on health management and wellness strategies during routine interactions.
- Responded promptly to resident needs, fostering a supportive and compassionate atmosphere.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Nursing
Dixie Technical College
St. George, UT03-2026
Skills
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Electronic Medical Records
- Wound Care Management
- Infection Control
- Patient Education
- Direct patient care
- Medication administration
- ADL assistance
- Caregiving skills
- Charting and recording
- Patient assessments
Clinical Experience
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Venipuncture
- Lab Draws
- IV Infusion Therapy
- IV Management
- Wound Care
- EHR Documentation
- Infection Control
- Patient Advocacy
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Assessments
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
- IV Certification - Dixie Technical College
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Ridgeview CNA
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Dixie Technical College
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ovation at Sienna Hills
03.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Nursing
Dixie Technical College