Karen Smith

Experience

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  The University Hospital Of The West Indies

  Jun 1997 - Aug 2000

  Filing Clerk

  Kingston· File patient's record, locate records for clinics and research· Repair record· Answering telephone and customer service

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  Hilton London Metropole

  Dec 2000 - Aug 2002

  Waitress

  Greet Customers and take orders· Serve food, drink and clear tables· Polish utensils and set up tables

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  University Hospital Of The West Indies

  Nov 2002 - Apr 2005

  Secretary, Receptionist, Data Entry Clerk

  Kingston· File Patient records, compile records with nursing, doctor notes and lab results· Make clinic appointment date for discharged patient· Find Patient's record that are admitted to ward· Update ward census of admitted and discharge of patient· Order and replenish ward stock e.g. doctor notes, lab request forms· Answering of telephone· Dealing with customers queries and enter patient's information on computer

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  Murray Hotel & the Inn on Mackinac

  Jun 2007 - Oct 2007

  Front Desk Clerk/Cashier/Food Server

  Checking guest in and out of the hotel· Answering the telephone· Verify guest registration, address and credit information, · Informing guest of hotel amenities, confirming customer preferences, · Checking identification, posting credit or debit card charges and providing a room key. Confirming the guest's total charges and finalizing payment.· Cash goods , serve and clear tables

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  Liguanea Lane Pharmacy

  Sept 2008 - Nov 2009

  Store Clerk / Customer Service Representative

  Assist customers with purchasing of goods· Receive stock (goods)· Price goods and pack shelves· Keep Shelves and Goods clean· Inform customers about items

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  Wisynco Group Ltd

  Jul 2009 - Nov 2010

  Food Promoter

  Spanish Town · Promote food items· Serve customer food and tell customers about it· Set up sampling area· Check goods on self and how much is left after sale

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  University Hospital of The West Indies Jamaica

  Aug 2010 - Mar 2015

  Bellevue Hospital and Windward Road Clinic· Patient care on medical and surgical wards handling all aspects of treatment frommedication to wound care to monitoring for 2 patients per shift.· Instruct patient and family members on proper discharge care· Developed and implemented nursing care plans· Documented patient information obtained from interventions· Followed infection control procedures· Monitored fluid intake and output· Assisted patients with bathing, mouth care dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring· Catheter insertion and care· Colostomy Care and Nasogastric feeding· Suctioning of tracheotomy tube and oral airway· Patient assessment, evaluation and nursing diagnosis· Vital signs· Care and removal of IV lines Show less

  • Cashier and Assessment Officer

    Nov 2009 - Mar 2015

  • Student Nurse

    Aug 2010 - Aug 2014
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  Diabetes Association of Jamaica

  Mar 2015 - Jul 2015

  Registered Nurse

  • Perform physical exam and health histories• Assessment and Diagnosis• Creating, evaluating care plans• Provide emotional and psychological support for patients and family• Create harmonious environment• Coordinating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver care• Provide Administer medications, wound care, and numerous other personalized • interventions• Health promotion, counselling and education• Direct and supervise care delivered by other healthcare personnel like nurse aides• Conduct research in support of improved practice and patient outcomes Show less

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  National Chest Hospital Jamaica

  Aug 2015 - Feb 2017

  Registered Nurse

  • Perform physical exam and health histories• Assessment and Diagnosis• Creating, evaluating care plans• Provide emotional and psychological support for patients and family• Create harmonious environment• Coordinating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver care• Provide Administer medications, wound care, and numerous other personalized • interventions• Health promotion, counselling and education• Direct and supervise care delivered by other healthcare personnel like nurse aides• Conduct research in support of improved practice and patient outcomes Show less

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  University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI)

  Aug 2017 - Feb 2019

  Registered Nurse

  Registered nurse

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  Mill Lodge care home

  Mar 2019 - Sept 2019

  Registered Nurse
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  Basildon & Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Sept 2019 - Jan 2020

  Registered Nurse
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  University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI)

  Apr 2020 - Aug 2020

  Registered Nurse
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  Princess Elizabeth Hospital

  Oct 2020 - now

  Registered Nurse