Tabitha Smith
Montgomery
Summary
Compassionate LPN with extensive experience in medication administration and wound care. Known for strong clinical judgment and effective communication skills, consistently fostering patient-centered care and improving health outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Lpn Staff Nurse
Yescarecorp
Montgomery, Al
03.2023 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team, enhancing patient responsiveness to care needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care, improving overall service delivery efficiency.
- Documented patient progress in electronic health records, ensuring accurate and timely communication of information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and compliance with care plans.
LPN Staff Nurse
Wexford Health Services
Montgomery, Al
03.2017 - 03.2023
- Administered medication and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams.
- Educated patients on health management and treatment options to promote wellness.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems for compliance and continuity of care.
- Implemented infection control procedures, contributing to a safe healthcare environment.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
Lpn Chronic Care Nurse
MHM Services
Wetumpka, Al
02.2013 - 03.2017
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, detecting changes in condition and reporting to healthcare team promptly.
- Assisted in patient assessments, documenting health histories and progress notes accurately.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Facilitated patient education on disease management and prevention, empowering individuals towards healthier lifestyles.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
LPN Charge Nurse
Crown Health and Rehab
Montgomery, Al
10.2012 - 02.2013
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure optimal patient care and adherence to protocols.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers for efficiency in workflow.
- Managed medication administration and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Developed and implemented care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to streamline patient treatment processes and outcomes.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
LPN Charge Nurse
South Haven Health and Rehab
Montgomery, Al
05.2010 - 10.2012
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on operational procedures and best practices.
- Conducted regular assessments to evaluate patient health status and progress.
- Led quality improvement initiatives to enhance care delivery standards across departments.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Improved infection control measures by closely monitoring staff adherence to proper hand hygiene protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
- Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
LPN Staff Nurse
Dialysis Clinic Inc.
Montgomery, Al
02.2003 - 05.2010
- Trained new staff on clinical protocols and best practices to improve team performance.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
- Initiated dialysis treatment/blood return
- Monitored Patients pre/intra/post treatment
- Cannulation; Care for access site
- Pt education
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care services.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Weekly/Daily disinfect machines
- Made Bicarbonate
Education
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Trenholm State Community College
Montgomery, AL12-2001
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Catheter care
- EMR / EHR
- Emergency response
- Patient triaging
- Preventive care
- Transcribing orders
- Palliative care
- Staff supervision
- Chronic disease management
- Mental health support
- Outpatient care
- Trauma-informed care
- CPR/AED
- Strong clinical judgment
- Adaptable and flexible
- Specimen collection
- Nursing intervention evaluations
Work Preference
Work Type
Contract WorkFull TimeSalary Range
$0/hr - $1000/hrTimeline
Lpn Staff Nurse
Yescarecorp
03.2023 - Current
LPN Staff Nurse
Wexford Health Services
03.2017 - 03.2023
Lpn Chronic Care Nurse
MHM Services
02.2013 - 03.2017
LPN Charge Nurse
Crown Health and Rehab
10.2012 - 02.2013
LPN Charge Nurse
South Haven Health and Rehab
05.2010 - 10.2012
LPN Staff Nurse
Dialysis Clinic Inc.
02.2003 - 05.2010
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Trenholm State Community College