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Xena Smith

Springfield,MO

Summary

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

CoxHealth
12.2022 - 04.2024
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.

Nurse Technician

Mercy Hospital Springfield
04.2022 - 01.2023
  • Assisted nursing staff with essential tasks, ensuring efficient delivery of high-quality care to patients.
  • Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
  • Managed time effectively while multitasking between various responsibilities within a fast-paced clinical setting.
  • Provided prompt and accurate services such as CPR and first aid during emergencies.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.

Nursing Assistant

Select Speciality Hospital
08.2020 - 04.2022
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.

Education

Diploma - Practical Nursing

Ozark Technical Community College
Springfield
12.2022

Associate of Arts - Behavioral Sciences

Ozark Technical Community College
Springfield
05.2021

Skills

  • Medication Administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Patient Assessments
  • Immunization Administration
  • Emergency Response
  • Patient triaging
  • Pediatric Care
  • CPR/AED

Certification

Licensed Practical Nurse - 2023003803

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Pediatric Emergency Assessment and Response (PEARS)

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

CoxHealth
12.2022 - 04.2024

Nurse Technician

Mercy Hospital Springfield
04.2022 - 01.2023

Nursing Assistant

Select Speciality Hospital
08.2020 - 04.2022

Diploma - Practical Nursing

Ozark Technical Community College

Associate of Arts - Behavioral Sciences

Ozark Technical Community College

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