Timika Smith
Davenport,FL
Summary
Experienced and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with a strong background in coaching clients seeking guidance in lifestyle changes. With over 20 years of nursing experience, I have developed a deep understanding of various diseases and health conditions, enabling targeted coaching suggestions. Promptly addressing clients' questions and offering healthy solutions during coaching sessions is a source of pride. Extensive experience in program management and coordination complements nursing expertise. Consistently delivering high-impact projects and fostering strong collaborations within teams is a hallmark of my career. Adaptability and reliability enable excellence in dynamic environments, consistently achieving targeted outcomes. Organized and dependable, adept at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on additional responsibilities ensures team success and the achievement of collective goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Science Program Coordinator/LPN
Veterans’ Health Administration
07.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive innovative solutions and business improvements.
- Applied motivational interviewing techniques to aid individuals in creating actionable health plans.
- Managing whole health clinic and workload and ensuring documentation accurately
- Provided comprehensive, empowering, and professional coaching programs so members remain motivated to attain personal health and fitness goals
- Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services
- Experience conducting outreach activities for Veterans
- Hosted Great American Smoke Out at Kissimmee Clinic (GASO)
- Facilitated critical workflows in Emergency Department amid covid surge.
- Supported implementation of patient health plan, weight loss programs, and personalized fitness and exercise programs
- Maintained records of clients' health progress and compared to health goals
- Led planning and achievement of goals and objectives consistent with agency mission and philosophy
- Whole – Orlando, FL
Licensed Practical Nurse
Veterans’ Health Administration VHA
12.2015 - 07.2019
- Assist MD/RN with colonoscopy and egd procedures, administer medications, set up, precleaning, appropriate use of Reusable Medical Equipment, perform ekgs, placing cardiac holter monitors, v/s, Rapid Response Team, assisting MDs with minor procedures
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- 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 physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges
Licensed Practical Nurse
Tallahassee Endoscopy Center
05.2005 - 12.2015
- Assist MD/RN with colonoscopy/egd, precleaning and cleaning endoscopes, iv administration of medications, starting IV'S, assisting with cardiac and respiratory codes, pre-op admissions and post op care, scheduling follow up appointments
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in ProVation to keep team informed of changing conditions
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process
Education
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Lively Technical Center
Tallahassee, FL12.1998
No Degree - General Curriculum
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL01.1997
Skills
- Healthy Eating
- Individual and Group Coaching
- Goal Establishment and Monitoring
- Effective Presentations
- Motivational Interviewing
- Smart Goals
Certification
- CPR/BLS
- CERTIFIED ADVANCED MIND BODY SKILLS
- CERTIFIED WHOLE HEALTH COACH
- CERTIFIED TAI CHI EASY PRACTICE LEADER
- IV CERTIFICATION
Accomplishments
- Certificate of Appreciation-Washington DC (Operation Safeguard)
- I CARE- Certificate of Appreciation
Locations
- Davenport, FL, 34746
- Kissimmee, FL
Timeline
Social Science Program Coordinator/LPN
Veterans’ Health Administration
07.2019 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Veterans’ Health Administration VHA
12.2015 - 07.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Tallahassee Endoscopy Center
05.2005 - 12.2015
No Degree - General Curriculum
Tallahassee Community College
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Lively Technical Center
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