Registered Nurse Nursing
Resume:
Nicole M. Smith
RN, MS, CMSRN
Accomplished, driven, oncology nurse with a 20 year career marked by
exemplary service to patients and healthcare organizations. 99 Princeton PL
Orchard Park, NY 14127
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EXPERIENCE
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Buffalo, NY — Clinical Nurse Manager
JULY 2017 - PRESENT
● Responsible for the management of nursing operations for a 18 bed inpatient unit with a staff of 38
● Identified physical, emotional and social needs of patients during daily planning and addressed critical issues immediately
● Conferred with physicians during rounds, advised on condition of patients and coordinated necessary diagnostic assessments to accomplish patient care goals
● Evaluated performance of staff nurses, hospital clinical assistants and clinical support staff, contributing to professional development
● Organized department in accordance with administrative guidelines to provide specified nursing services to meet legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines
● Established and maintained positive relationships with residents, physicians, hospital staff, patients and families
● Chair of The Nursing Recruitment, Retention and Recognition Council
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Buffalo, NY — Registered Nurse
February 2010 - July 2017
● Work collaboratively with case managers, physicians and other members of the health care team to discuss patients' conditions and medical needs
● Deliver responsive, compassionate patient-centered care to individuals diagnosed with cancer
● Precept new employees to policies, procedures and the social milieu of the hospital and ensure competency with skill sets so that safe, competent care is delivered
● Mentor fellow nurses by encouraging, supporting and guiding them in their current positions so they will continue to grow personally and professionally
● Supervise HCA's on the nursing unit.
● Member of the Nursing Elective Council, Design Team, Member of the Unit Based Council
PROFESSIONAL
ACHIEVEMENTS
Author and Producer of
Roswell Park Subcutaneous
Injection Training Video
Daisy Award Nominee (2016,
2017, 2018)
Daisy Award Winner (Team,
2019)
Creativity in Nursing award
(Niagara University)
Rose Award Winner (2019)
EDUCATION
Western Governors
University
Salt Lake City, UT
Master of Science, Nursing
January 2018
Niagara University
Niagara Falls, NY
Bachelor of Science: Nursing
May 2013
Trocaire College
Buffalo, NY
Associate of Science: Nursing
May 2005
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
Autumnview Health Care Facility
Hamburg, NY- RN Unit Coordinator
September 2007-February 2010
● Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of nursing, clerical and other personnel
● Maintain communication between medical staff and department heads by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental functioning
● Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans
● Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity
● Transcribe and review admission orders as well as current ongoing orders.
Autumnview Health Care Facility
Hamburg, NY- LPN
Nov 2003-Sept 2007
● Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions
● Collect samples, such as blood, urine or sputum from patients
● Supervise nurses' aides or assistants
● Assemble and use equipment such as catheters, tracheostomy tubes or oxygen supplies .Oversee and administer medications and treatments on the nursing unit
● Preceptor to new nurses hired on long-term care units.
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