JOY ANN SMITH
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OBJECTIVE:
Seeking a registered nurse position in a new nursing environment, with my 30 years of the different specialties of nursing and travel assignments. I will be able to bring my experience and be a great asset to your company.
EDUCATION:
05/2011
BSN, University of Incarnate Word San Antonio, Texas
12/1999
ADN, San Antonio College, San Antonio, Texas
SKILLS/LICENSURE:
BLS
ACLS
RN TX License: Current-06/30/2015
NIH Stroke Scale Certification
EXPERIENCE:
06/15 – present RN. Starlite recovery Center, Center point
Admission and ongoing assessment of new and current detox clients; Medication review and current medication teaching and distribution; 24 hour chart checks and updating Kardex and medication administration records. Evaluating clients with health issues and sending them to the emergency room as indicated. Educating the clients at time of discharge about their medication and indications for medication.
12/2014 –5/2015 RN, Edgewater Care Center, Kerrville, Tx
Assess patients by physical examination including pertinent diagnostic testing to determine health status. Administer medications and treatments. Participate in the care planning process and oversee implementation of the care plan with patients and family members. Supervise LVNs and nursing assistants; communicate with the physician regarding changes in conditions, diagnostic test results, medications reorders and etc., document assessments and care in compliance with the standards of care and the state. Educate patients and their families on health-related issue
12/2013-11/2014
RN, Methodist Hospital San Antonio, TX
Adult neuro critical care unit, Stroke certified NIH scale, Enternal ventricular drains, Cervical surgeries, Craniotomies, Back surgeries, IV/Central line care and assisting with insertion, IV drip with titration, manage ventilator patients, Trach care, Peg-tube care, ADL’s and care plan implementation
05/2013-11/2013
RN, Victory Medical Center Hurst, TX
Management of adult post-surgical bariatric patients in critical care unit.
01/2012-05/2013
RN, Methodist Hospital San Antonio, TX
Adult neuro critical care unit, Stroke certified NIH scale, enteral ventricular drains, Cervical surgeries, Craniotomies, back surgeries, IV/Central line care and assisting with insertion, IV drip with titration, manage ventilator patients, trach care, peg-tube care, ADL’s and care plan implementation
04/2008-01/2012
RN, Veterans Administration Medical Center Kerrville, TX
Charge nurse of medical/surgical unit, management of medical and surgical patients medication administration and care plan implementation, wound care, IV medications, peg-tube care, trach care.
01/2008-04/2008
RN, Christus Spon Hospital Beeville, TX
Adult critical care unit, management of IV/Central line care and assisting physicians with insertion, IV medication drips with titration, manage ventilator patients, trach care, peg-tube care, ADL’s and care plan implementation
03/2007-01/2008
RN, Christus Santa Rosa San Antonio, TX
Adult critical care unit, management of IV/Central line care and assisting physicians with insertion, IV medication drips with titration, manage ventilator patients, trach care, peg-tube care, ADL’s and care plan implementation,
04/2007-07/2007
RN, Texan Heart Hospital
Adult critical care unit, and cardio vascular critical care unit, management of open hearts, post-cath, post-stent placement, post pacemaker, placement, managed/removed swan-ganz catheters, IV/Central line care and assisting physicians with insertion, IV medication drips with titration, manage ventilator patients, trach care, peg-tube care, ADL’s and care plan implementation
02/2002-05/2006
RN, Northeast Baptist Hospital San Antonio, TX
Adult critical care unit, management of open hearts, post-cath, post-stent placement, post pacemaker placement, managed/removed swan-ganz catheters, IV/Central line care and assisting physicians with insertion, IV medication drips with titration, manage ventilator patients, trach care, peg-tube care, and ADL’s.
01/1986-02/2002
LPN with transition to RN, SID Peterson Hospital Kerrville, TX
Adult critical care unit, management of open hearts, post-cath, post-stent placement, post pacemaker placement, managed/removed swan-ganz catheters, IV/Central line care and assisting physicians with insertion, IV medication drips with titration, manage ventilator patients, trach care, peg-tube care, and ADL’s.
Transitioned into a case manager position in the last 6 months of my employment, for the hospice department of Peterson Hospital.
REFERENCE:
03/2014-present
Esmeralda Santoya, BSN, RN
Methodist Hospital San Antonio, TX
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Heather Montoya RN
Methodist Hospital, San Antonio, Texas
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Tricia Brown RN
Methodist Hospital, San Antonio, Tx.
Tish Nelson LVN
Edgewater Care Center