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Sabrina Smith

Sabrina Smith

Macon,GA

Summary

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Corrections LPN Travel/Flex

WellpathUS
10.2023 - 07.2024
  • Emergency Response/First Aid/CPR
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Medication Compliance/Non-Adherence
  • Telehealth
  • Medication Direct Observation Therapy
  • ACA, CQI Medication monthly Reporting
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.

Corrections LPN Contractor

Global Diagnostics
10.2021 - 10.2023
  • Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
  • Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
  • Stabilized inmates suffering from falls, wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Telehealth
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Licensed Practical Nurse (Charge)

Summerhill LLC
02.2021 - 10.2021
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
  • Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.

Licensed Practical Nurse, Float

Atrium Health Navicent
06.2020 - 06.2021
  • Telemetry Monitoring
  • Medical/Surgical Float Pool
  • Cerner/Epic documentation
  • Med/Surg Rapid Response team member
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording all changes in medical records.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Leveraged strong assessment skills to promptly identify changes in patients'' conditions, initiating rapid interventions when necessary for optimal outcomes.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management

Clinical Technician

Navicent Health
08.2018 - 06.2020
  • Analyzed bodily fluids with laboratory equipment and detected anomalies related to diseased states or acute injuries.
  • Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
  • Monitored patients and maintained detailed records for physician review.
  • Worked with physicians and nurses in patience care excellence.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.

Certified Nursing Assistant

The Lodge
08.2015 - 08.2018
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing

Central Georgia Technical College, Macon, GA

No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant

New Beginning , Vienna, GA
10.2015

Skills

  • Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
  • Medical Documentation
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Nursing Staff Supervision
  • Patient Care/Assessments
  • Patient Assessments
  • EMR / EHR
  • Transcribing Orders
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Intravenous Medications
  • Wound Care
  • Emergency Response
  • Patient Intake
  • Medication Administration

Timeline

Corrections LPN Travel/Flex - WellpathUS
10.2023 - 07.2024
Corrections LPN Contractor - Global Diagnostics
10.2021 - 10.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse (Charge) - Summerhill LLC
02.2021 - 10.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse, Float - Atrium Health Navicent
06.2020 - 06.2021
Clinical Technician - Navicent Health
08.2018 - 06.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant - The Lodge
08.2015 - 08.2018
Central Georgia Technical College - Some College (No Degree), Practical Nursing
New Beginning - No Degree, Certified Nursing Assistant
Sabrina Smith