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Overview
Work History
Education
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QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS:
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GRACE SMITH

Lakewood

Summary

Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record at Western Hills Care Center, excelling in safe medication administration and patient-centered care. Adept at enhancing patient outcomes through diligent monitoring and empathetic support, while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality healthcare delivery.

Experienced with patient care, including administering medications and monitoring vital signs. Utilizes strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive patient relationships and efficient team collaboration. Track record of providing compassionate and attentive care, ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Western Hills Care Center
01.2025 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
  • Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
  • Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Pasco Personal Assistance Services of Colorado
03.2014 - 12.2024

• Assist clients with all personal care including Vitals, Blood Pressure, Bowel programs,

Catheter care, Digital Stimulation, Feeding Tubes, Urostomy care, Colostomy care, and Enema

care.

• Completed all medical documentation requirements per policies and procedures.

• Specialized in delivering high quality care to paralyzed patients.

• Established friendly rapport with patients and delivered personalized care.

• Maintained clean and safe environment for patients by following infection control

procedures.

• Operated medical equipment like Hoyer lifts safely under appropriate supervision or

guidance

PCT/Dialysis Patient Care Technician

DaVita Dialysis Corporation
03.2022 - 03.2023
  • Assisted patients with dialysis treatment procedures, ensuring high-quality care.
  • Monitored vital signs to maintain patient safety during dialysis sessions.
  • Prepared dialysis equipment for procedures, facilitating smooth operations.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing attentive support during treatments.
  • Improved patient outcomes with diligent monitoring and care.
  • Conducted pre-treatment assessments for accurate treatment planning.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment for patients.
  • Increased patient satisfaction with compassionate care approach.
  • Supported dialysis unit operations through teamwork and communication.
  • Reduced infection risk by strictly adhering to all infection control protocols and properly disposing of biohazard materials.
  • Assisted nurses in monitoring patients during dialysis treatments, ensuring timely intervention for any complications.
  • Eased patient anxiety during treatment by providing personalized attention, answering questions, and offering emotional support as needed.
  • Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
  • Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
  • Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
  • Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
  • Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
  • Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.

Education

Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse Program (LPN

Emily Griffith Technical College
Denver, CO
07-2024

Associate Degree. - English Education

Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO
06-2010

Skills

  • Safe Medication Administration, Patient-Centered Care Vital signs monitoring, HIPAA Regulations Adherence
  • Geriatric care, Clinical judgment, Documentation accuracy
  • Medication dispensing, Diabetes management, Patient assessments, Direct patient care, and Family communication
  • Catheter care, Breathing treatments, Health education
  • Patient evaluations, EMR / EHR, Emergency response
  • Preventive care, Transcribing orders, Staff supervision
  • Inpatient care, Rehabilitation techniques, Chronic disease management, Writing reports, Verbal and written communication
  • Patient safety protocols,[Type] EMR , TAR software, Charting and recording
  • Caring for wounds, Empathetic and compassionate, Medical records security, Tuberculosis testing
  • Counting narcotics, Multi-tasking and prioritization
  • Certified in CPR/AED, Critical thinking, Patient education, Dementia knowledge and care
  • Responsible and dependable, Adaptable and flexible, Patient support, End-of-life care
  • Staff direction and task delegation, Healthcare software proficiency, Direct patient care

QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Confident knowledge of medical terminology

• Assumes responsibility to complete assignments

• Remains calm, professional, and composed in tense situations

• Compassionate and committed to helping others

• Excellent attendance, adheres to work schedule

• Equally effective working alone or as a team member

• Dependable, hardworking, efficient, and highly reliable

• Determined to excel, willing to take on new challenges and responsibilities

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Western Hills Care Center
01.2025 - Current

PCT/Dialysis Patient Care Technician

DaVita Dialysis Corporation
03.2022 - 03.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

Pasco Personal Assistance Services of Colorado
03.2014 - 12.2024

Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse Program (LPN

Emily Griffith Technical College

Associate Degree. - English Education

Front Range Community College
GRACE SMITH