Somer Smith
Summary
Caring and compassionate Student Nurse well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. Responds to emergencies with grace and calm mentality. Demonstrated success in delivering superior care to multiple patients, balanced with high-volume task load. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Nurse
Wallace State CC-Hanceville
01.2023 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Observed patient behavior and reported changes to nurse in charge for resolution.
- Aided patients with personal hygiene by giving baths, dressing and assisting in feeding.
- Provided prompt and accurate services such as CPR and first aid during emergencies.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Education
Certificate - Lpn
Wallace State Community College
Hanceville, AL08.2024
Associate of Science - General Studies
Wallace State Community College - Hanceville
Hanceville, AL12.2021
Skills
- IV Removal
- Mobility Assistance
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessments
- Specimen Collection
- Basic Nursing Care
- Catheter Care
- Nursing Assistance
- Cardiac Arrest
- Isolation Precautions
- Patient Feeding
- Monitoring Vitals
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Emergency care
- Mental health care
- Licensed by Alabama nursing board
- Tracheostomy care
- Triage assessment
- IV therapy management
- Nasogastric tube insertion
- Catheter maintenance
- NG tube insertion
- Compassion and empathy
- Taking vitals
- Wound care
- IV setup
- Foley insertion
Additional Information
References
Kelly Hogeland 256-531-3929
RN- Instructor for Wallace State community college
Jeanette England 1334-327-9760
MSN-RN- Intructor for Wallace State community college
Education
Hanceville, AL
Contact
Baileyton, AL 35019
Certification
Licensed Practical Nurse
Timeline
Student Nurse
Wallace State CC-Hanceville
01.2023 - Current
Associate of Science - General Studies
Wallace State Community College - Hanceville
Licensed Practical Nurse
Certificate - Lpn
Wallace State Community College
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