Rhonda Smith
Jackson
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Workwell Healthcare
Flowood
06.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
Canton
01.2016 - Current
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
Licensed Practical Nurse
River Oaks Hospital
Flowood
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
Education
Practical Nursing -
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS 08.2021 - 05.2023
Skills
- Administering medications
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient education
- Care coordination
- Medical records management
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Patient advocacy
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Workwell Healthcare
06.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
River Oaks Hospital
05.2023 - 01.2024
Practical Nursing -
Meridian Community College
08.2021 - 05.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
01.2016 - Current