Tameka Smith
Summary
Compassionate professional with extensive background in providing exceptional patient care. Dedicated to delivering high quality, compassionate care to diverse patient populations. Passionate about patient advocacy, education, and healing. Committed to continuous learning and applying comprehensive nursing knowledge to deliver high-quality care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
High Smith Rainey Hospital
Fayetteville, NC
03.2026 - Current
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care for up to 4 patients.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Performed ongoing patient assessments, notifying supervising clinician of abnormal findings.
- Monitored vital signs as part of ongoing assessment process.
- Educated patients about their diagnosis, medications, nutrition requirements, pain management strategies.
LPN/RN
Dreamville Staffing
Lumberton, NC
06.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Reported symptoms, condition changes, and vital signs to primary care doctors, enhancing patient care and communication.
- Delivered non-judgmental, non-discriminatory care sensitive to patient diversity, ensuring dignity and rights are respected.
- Followed infection control procedures to prevent or stop spread of infections.
- Documented patient progress using electronic health records, contributing to accurate patient tracking and continuity of care.
LPN/RN
Team Select
Wilmington, NC
09.2024 - 03.2026
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions, ensuring timely response to side effects.
- Executed therapeutic nursing interventions to enhance patient well-being and recovery.
- Developed strong relationships with patients through compassionate communication techniques.
- Ensured safe environment through strict adherence to infection control guidelines and safety protocols.
Education
ADN - NURSING
Sandhills Community College
Southern Pines, NCLICENSED PRACTICAL NURSING -
Bladen Community College
Dublin, NCASSOCIATE IN ARTS (A.A.) -
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NCNURSE AIDE 1 -
Southeastern Community College
Whiteville, NCSkills
- Medication administration
- IV medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessment
- Patient education
- Wound care
- Medical documentation
- Compassion and empathy
Timeline
RN
High Smith Rainey Hospital
03.2026 - Current
LPN/RN
Team Select
09.2024 - 03.2026
LPN/RN
Dreamville Staffing
06.2023 - Current
ADN - NURSING
Sandhills Community College
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSING -
Bladen Community College
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS (A.A.) -
Cape Fear Community College
NURSE AIDE 1 -
Southeastern Community College