Summar Meredith
Smyrna,TN
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with experience in delivering patient-focused care and maintaining a safe and efficient healthcare environment. Skilled in monitoring patient conditions, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams to promote patient well-being. Demonstrated ability to improve processes in fast-paced settings, leading to enhanced patient satisfaction and workflow efficiency.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Epic Healthcare Services
Nashville, Tennessee
01.2021 - Current
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Communicated with medical providers regarding any change in patient conditions, initiated new ordersand treatments for the patient.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing
Nashville, Tennessee
03.2011 - Current
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported changes to the Nurse Practioner or Physician
- Communicated with resident families/responsible parties regarding any change in condition. Reported new medication/treatment orders.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Completed and maintained accurate documentation for all staff and resident Covid testing 2021 through 2024.
- Supervised all Certified Nursing Assistants providing care to mu residents.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Responded quickly and effectively to changes in condition or response to treatment.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
Education
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Murfreesboro, TN10-2010
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Electronic medical records
- Monitored overall patient health for any change in condition
- IV certified
- CPR Certified
- Communication skills
- Compassionate care
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Documentation accuracy
- Geriatric care
- Care plan implementation
- Patient care
- Licensed by Tennessee nursing board
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Epic Healthcare Services
01.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing
03.2011 - Current
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology