Charese Smith

LPN Graduate | NCLEX-PN Candidate

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BeachwoodMember since September 18, 2026

Patient-Centered CareMedication AdministrationVital Signs & Patient MonitoringHead-to-Toe AssessmentsDocumentation & ChartingActivities of Daily Living (ADLs)Infection Prevention & ControlFall & Safety PrecautionsWound CarePatient & Family EducationTherapeutic CommunicationTeam CollaborationBasic Life Support (BLS)Dementia & Geriatric CareMental Health CareTime Management & Prioritization

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Patient-Centered CareMedication AdministrationVital Signs & Patient MonitoringHead-to-Toe AssessmentsDocumentation & Charting

About

Recent graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program, currently awaiting NCLEX-PN results, with 6+ years of hands-on hospital patient care experience. Skilled in medication administration, patient monitoring, wound care, and supporting patients through activities of daily living in fast-paced, high-acuity environments. Known for dependability, sharp attention to detail, and calm, compassionate communication with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams.

Seeking an LPN position in hospital/med-surg, skilled nursing, long-term care, or home health upon licensure.

Experience

Patient Care Nursing Assistant (PCNA) at Cleveland Clinic (2020-01 – Present)

Provide direct patient care and support with activities of daily living for 12–15 patients per shift in a hospital environment.
Obtain and document vital signs, promptly reporting changes in patient condition to nursing staff.
Assist patients with bathing, grooming, toileting, feeding, mobility, and repositioning while maintaining dignity and safety.
Follow fall-prevention and infection-control protocols to maintain a safe patient environment.
Assist with patient transfers and ambulation using proper safety and body-mechanics techniques.
Communicate effectively with nurses, providers, patients, and families as part of the care team.
Recognize and promptly report changes in patient behavior, appearance, or condition.
Deliver compassionate, professional care to patients with diverse medical and functional needs.

Housekeeping at Cleveland Clinic Health System (2014-01 – 2020-12)

Maintained clean, sanitary, and safe patient-care environments across multiple hospital campuses, following strict infection-prevention and environmental safety standards.
Worked closely with clinical staff while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism, building the reliability and hospital-operations knowledge that supported a transition into direct patient care.