Shawn Smith
Washington,DC
Summary
Professionally trained Licensed Practical Nurse with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs.
Experienced with patient care, including administering medications and monitoring vital signs. Utilizes strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive patient relationships and efficient team collaboration. Track record of providing compassionate and attentive care, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse /Triage -Panel Management
Duke Health System
08.2023 - Current
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring thorough documentation of triage assessments and treatment plans.
Correctional Nurse
WellPath
07.2019 - 08.2023
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer
- Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters, including flu, gastrointestinal bugs, strep throat and lice
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
School Nurse
Tamah LLC
08.2019 - 07.2023
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Collaborated with School Staff on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Oversaw health services for school of six students and faculty
Licensed Practical Nurse
DigDocs
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns
- Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support.
- Responded to customer requests via telephone and email and effectively answered questions and inquiries.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Performed initial client assessment and analysis to begin research process.
- Provided immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and pursue optimal care.
- Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout the care process.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Genesis Healthcare
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and their families throughout the care process.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
- Managed team of medical support personnel.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Created individualized care plans for patients and worked with medical professionals to come up with treatment and discharge options.
- Safely administered flu and pneumonia vaccinations, providing education to customers on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects.
- Supported nursing team in exceeding patient care goals and fostering continuous improvement.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
Education
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Standard Healthcare Services College of Nursing
Falls Church, VA05.2018
Certification - Emergency Medical Technician
Prince George's Community College
Upper Marlboro, MD05.2000
Skills
- Proficient skills in oral and written communication
- Vaccine Administration
- Orthopedic immobilization skills
- CPR Certified
- O2 Therapy
- Patient care & Safety
- Phlebotomy
- Specimen collection & Testing
- Blood pressure, customer service skills, EKGs, emergency care
- Clinical judgment
- Documentation management
- Medication Administration
- Wound care/ Wound Vac
- Seizure Disorders
- Patient Care Assessment
- Withdrawal Symptoms
- Methadone Treatment Programs
- HIPAA compliance
Interests
- Emergency Medical Services Volunteer Firefighter, Kentland Fire Department, Prince Georges County, MD
- Volunteer Counselor, Sexual Assault Center, Prince Georges County Hospital, Prince Georges County, MD
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse /Triage -Panel Management
Duke Health System
08.2023 - Current
School Nurse
Tamah LLC
08.2019 - 07.2023
Correctional Nurse
WellPath
07.2019 - 08.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Genesis Healthcare
10.2018 - 06.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
DigDocs
06.2018 - 06.2020
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Standard Healthcare Services College of Nursing
Certification - Emergency Medical Technician
Prince George's Community College
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