Tarra Smith
1606 Willow Rd. Greensboro,NC
Summary
Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner.
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 20 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cone Health Cancer Center At Wesley Long
11.2022 - Current
- Accessing and de-accessing an implanted port.
- Flushing and withdrawing blood from a port a cath.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, intramuscular injections and subcutaneous injections.
- Implemented best nursing practices to maintain a safe, secure, and comfortable environment while observing patients' progress and their response to medical treatments.
- Observed patients and reported concerns to an RN or physician on duty.
- Tested blood glucose and administered insulin.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Riverlanding At Sandy Ridge
09.2022 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Patient Access Specialist
Cone Health System
11.2020 - 11.2022
- Collected and validated patient demographics and insurance information.
- Secured patient information and confidential medical records in compliance with HIPAA privacy rule standards to protect patient's privacy.
- Obtained signatures from financial responsibility and treatment procedures from patients or guardians.
- Collected and entered patient demographic and insurance data into computer database to establish patient's medical record.
Registered Medication Aide
Clapps Nursing Home
08.2018 - 02.2022
- Administered daily medication to residents and assisted with daily activities.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Took patient vital signs, height and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
ECPI University
7802 Airport Center Drive, Greensboro, N.C. 2740907.2022
Skills
- Epic Systems
- Intramuscular Injections
- Subcutaneous Injections
- Time Management
- Administering Immunizations
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Active Listening
- HIPAA and Confidentiality Compliance
- Secretarial
- Flush Port A Caths
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Basic Phlebotomy Training
Certification
Licensed Practical Nurse License # 093600 Expires 9/30/2025
BLS Instructor
Basic Life Support Expires November 2025
Medication Aide - August 2018
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cone Health Cancer Center At Wesley Long
11.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Riverlanding At Sandy Ridge
09.2022 - Current
Patient Access Specialist
Cone Health System
11.2020 - 11.2022
Registered Medication Aide
Clapps Nursing Home
08.2018 - 02.2022
Diploma - Nursing
ECPI University
Licensed Practical Nurse License # 093600 Expires 9/30/2025
BLS Instructor
Basic Life Support Expires November 2025
Medication Aide - August 2018
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