Nicole Smith
Bardstown
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse with 3+ years of experience providing compassionate care to patients in a variety of settings. Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and adept at quickly building trust and rapport with patients.
Patient-oriented nursing professional with four years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in long term care settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Vitality living
Elizabethtown
01.2025 - Current
- Conducted pre-admission assessments for new patients; obtaining pertinent information regarding health history, current complaints, allergies.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care outcomes.
- Evaluated patient progress towards therapeutic goals through ongoing assessments; modifying treatment plan accordingly when needed.
Travel LPN
Clipboard health
Louisville
04.2023 - Current
- Travel to facilities all over Kentucky who are in need of help. Duties include typical SNF responsibilities and the ability to adapt quickly to changing environment.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
Travel LPN
Shiftkey
Louisville
09.2022 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and provided patient education on proper health care while traveling.
- Administered medications, vaccinations, and other treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to established policies and procedures.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth, and professional development.
- Performed physical assessments of patients prior to administering medications.
Charge Nurse
Nazareth Home- Clifton Campus
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Monitoring patient's health, administering primary care, and ensuring the basic comfort of patients.
- Obtain vital signs, admissions/discharge, medication administration
Education
LPN license -
Medquest college
Louisville, Ky11.2021
high school diploma -
Nelson county high school
Bardstown, Ky05.2017
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- HIPAA compliance
- Communication skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Geriatric care
- Specimen collection
- Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
LPN, KY, KY Board of Nursing, 2056358, 10/31/25
Timeline
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Vitality living
01.2025 - Current
Travel LPN
Clipboard health
04.2023 - Current
Travel LPN
Shiftkey
09.2022 - Current
Charge Nurse
Nazareth Home- Clifton Campus
11.2021 - 10.2022
LPN license -
Medquest college
high school diploma -
Nelson county high school