Shelby Smith
Hope,AR
Summary
Dedicated LPN with a proven track record at Heather Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Home, excelling in medication administration and compassionate patient care. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and clinical documentation, I effectively collaborated with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes while demonstrating strong communication and clinical judgment in high-pressure environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse
Sentindo Health
05.2025 - Current
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Supported personal care needs, shopping for groceries, and cleaning house.
- Performed skilled nursing tasks such as IV insertion, catheterization, and tracheostomy care as needed to support optimal patient health outcomes.
- Advocated for patient needs and preferences, fostering trusting relationships between patients, families, and the healthcare team.
- Administered medications as prescribed, effectively managing pain and other symptoms for improved patient comfort.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
LPN
Heather Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Home
10.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Case Maker
Randall Etchings
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Cashier
Old Washington State Park
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and maintain a clean, well-stocked store environment.
- Streamlined checkout process for increased efficiency and reduced waiting times.
- Contributed to clean and safe shopping environment, performed regular sanitation of checkout area.
- Assisted in inventory management, contributing to reduction in stock discrepancies.
Education
LPN To RN
University of Arkansas At Hope-Texarkana
HopeNursing
University of Arkansa At Hope-Texarkana
Hope, AR05.2021
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Catheter care
- Breathing treatments
- ADL assistance
- Preventive care
- Caregiving skills
- Transcribing orders
- Palliative care
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Patient management
- Behavioral assessment
- Chronic disease management
- Mental health support
- Pediatric care
- Verbal and written communication
- Medication reconciliation
- Pain management
- Psychotropic medications
- Licensed practical nurse
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Computer skills
Timeline
Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse
Sentindo Health
05.2025 - Current
LPN
Heather Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Home
10.2023 - Current
Case Maker
Randall Etchings
07.2023 - 10.2023
Cashier
Old Washington State Park
05.2018 - 01.2020
LPN To RN
University of Arkansas At Hope-Texarkana
Nursing
University of Arkansa At Hope-Texarkana
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