Keauna Smith
Bellflower
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven skills in medication administration, patient monitoring, and care plan development. Committed to enhancing patient well-being and ensuring compliance with health standards.Looking to grow as an LVN as well as utilize my medical knowledge and experience to continue to be a help to patients and utilize my knowledge and abilities in the health field to become an better me as well as the best nurse i can be.
Compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse with private duty background. Skilled in providing high quality care to patients of all ages, handling emergency responses and maintaining detailed patient records. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and medical staff. Track record of making significant contributions towards improving patient outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Private Duty
Maxim Health Services /school nurse
Anaheim
08.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician's orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Developed individualized care plans based on patient assessments.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate health records.
- Assisted with daily living activities to enhance patient comfort and well-being of a pediatric patient with quadriplegic cerebral palsy.(toileting and changing, assisting with ADLs; teething, feeding)
- administered Gtube feedings, supplemental oxygen, cough assist,breathing treatments and deep suctioning as needed during shift
- supported family in creating a health plan for individual while monitoring daily progress, progression or assessable health concerns.
- attended /supported patient to and from school. Lvn monitored and assessed breathing, mobility, suctioning needs , oxygen needs and any other health concerns while on school premises.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care.
- Assisted with daily living activities to enhance patient comfort and well-being.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and standards in school settings.
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized plans of care based on nursing standards of practice.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Sevita Health
Long Beach
07.2022 - 12.2025
- provided individualized Home care to several residents at a supported living home. administrated medication as needed per doctors orders.
- supported patients in maintaining daily health and compliance with requested diets to maintain stabilization of ill individuals.
- communicated with Doctors and pharmacy’s on behalf of clients medical needs and concerns.
- assisted clients with setting up at home care regimes, diet plans and medication compliance to improve overall health .
- monitor Blood sugars, provide Gtube feedings, administer injections/insulin as needed, ostomy care and other forms of medical needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Home Health Services
Bellflower
06.2015 - 01.2017
Education
CnA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Compton Adult School
Compton, CA 03.2015 - 04.2025
LVN
Angeles Institute
Cypress, CA 07.2021 - 05.2022
Mayfair High School
Lakewood, CASkills
- Medication administration
- Gtube feeding
- Patient monitoring
- Care plan development
- ostomy care
- deep suctioning
- oxygenation and oxygen administration
- wound care treatment and maintenance
- diabetic knowledge and experience
- assisting with ADLs, mobility and physical therapy
- patient privacy and safety
- Devoted and driven nurse
- critical thinker and complex medical problem solving abilities
- documentation and patient management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Private Duty
Maxim Health Services /school nurse
08.2025 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Sevita Health
07.2022 - 12.2025
LVN
Angeles Institute
07.2021 - 05.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Home Health Services
06.2015 - 01.2017
CnA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Compton Adult School
03.2015 - 04.2025
Mayfair High School