Wendolyn Smith
Lincolnshire,IL
Summary
To seek and maintain a position that offers the ability to utilize educational clinical experience as a new graduate license practical nurse which allows the expansion of clinical skills obtained in clinical experience, while utilizing interpersonal skills, time management, clinical judgment, and problem-solving skills. 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
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sedgebrook On Lincolnshire
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
License Practical Student
Broward Health North Medical Center
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Followed hospital, school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes and schedules.
- Worked in team environment to assist clients with Activities of Daily Living.
- Helped with basic skills to clients in promoting basic healthcare.
- Conducted head to toe assessments of patients.
- Charted manually from patients records during clinical.
- Assisted in labor and delivery of live vaginal birth
- Assisted RN taking vital signs and recorded them.
- Lead daily activities for seniors in adult day care.
- Assisted those with Alzheimer's and Dementia in Memory Care
- Assisted on Neuro Floor at Broward North Hospitals
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business
Columbia College of MO
ColumbiaCertificate/Diploma - License Practical Nurse
Atlantic Technical College
Fort Lauderdale, FL03.2022
Skills
- Checking and monitoring vital signs
- Patient safety
- Communication
- Time-management
- Maintains patient confidentiality and upholding professional ethics
- Teamwork skills displayed through experience collaborating with other nurses
Certification
- Holy Cross Hospital (Fortlauderdale, FL) - [11/19-/2/20]
- Assisted in Lab
- Maintained the follow up with labs
- Organized labs in order of stat
- Processed lab results
- Communicated with lab workers and nurses
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sedgebrook On Lincolnshire
08.2023 - Current
License Practical Student
Broward Health North Medical Center
11.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business
Columbia College of MO
Certificate/Diploma - License Practical Nurse
Atlantic Technical College
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