Registered Nurse Quality Assurance

Shawna Smith

**** ******** ****, *** ******, MS * 8652

Cell: 662-***-****: acb9h1@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

I have ten years’ experience as a Registered Nurse. I have experience in Medical Surgical, Preoperative and

Postoperative Nursing and Long term cafe. I have worked as a Nurse Manager for the last seven years. My responsibilities

included Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement and daily supervision of a 60 bed unit. I was also the Employment Health

Nurse for the facility. I worked closely with employees in monitoring the required state mandates for employment. I also

certified in the state of MS for TB testing. I was also required to budget and supply the facility in Durable Medical Equipment. .

Licenses

Registered Nurse in the state of Mississippi

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2012 to present>CPR certified through American Heart Association

TB certified by the state of MS

Skill Highlights

Broad medical terminology knowledge Medicare nurse experience

Committed to compliance reporting OSHA inspection experience

Budgeting experience Effective policy and program Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement Nurse

development experience

Diagnostic tools experience

BAC screen/drug screen collection ability

Culturally sensitive

Strong medical ethic

Enthusiastic caregiver

Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke Patient Care

Familiarity with disease management programs

Trained in in- and out-patient care

Wound cleaning/care expertise

Infection control standards experience Mobility

assistance

Body mechanics knowledge

Talented in minor surgery assistance

Specimen collection/processing proficiency

Sterilization techniques experience OR and ER

experience

Long term Care

Professional Experience

Registered Nurse Manager

July 2006 to January 2014

New Albany Health and Rehab - New Albany, M S

Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols .Disciplined, energetic

employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues. Supervised other practitioners and employees,

led recruiting and hiring, managed employee review process and ensured compliance with state and federal

regulations Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and

improving medical protocols/guidelines .Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program .Managed team of

medical support personnel. Monitored unit budget to ensure financial objectives were met. Provided necessary health

Education training for patient’s. Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for

in-patient care. Prepared for HIPAA and JCAHO reviews, ensuring required brochures and pamphlets were available

to patients in all clinics. Conducted screening, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative and supportive services as the

senior nurse on a primary health care team. Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical

records. Provided patient diagnosis under strict time constraints. Provided necessary health education training for patients.

Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas

and intracranial hematomas. Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and

Alzheimer’s. Managed caseload of assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and

asthma. Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools. Responsible for primary care, case management and

medication management. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow. Accurately

documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up

care. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Provided quality nursing care in accordance

with resident care policies and procedures. Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of

patient. Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients. Often commended for

maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents. Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care

plans for patients. Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and

height. Tested glucose and administered injections. Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all

ages. Maintained patient charts and confidential files. Clients, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture

and wound care.

Education and Training

Associate of Science: Nursing, 2002

Northeast Community College - Booneville, M S, U S

Member of Student Nurses of America

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