NICOLE SMITH

**** **** **** **. ********, TX ****3 I 201-***-**** I ady6w0@r.postjobfree.com

NURSING

Compassionate and resilient professional with 12+ years of experience in Nursing, within cardiac, neurology, transplant, and psychiatric hospital unit s. Pro vides optimal patient care through assessment, medication administration, and monitoring to ensure patients are receiving proper treatment and recovering consistently. Leverages range of experience to communicate effectively with medical and non-professional personnel, resulting in continued success of the hospital and efficient patient service. Trains incoming staff on policy and procedure adherence, and directs teams through task implementation and execution. Sensitively deescalate situations involving patients and staff. CORE COMPETENCIES

• Patient Care & Support

• Assessment & Monitoring

• Patient & Family Education

• Team Leadership & Coordination

• Medication & IV Implementation

• Cardiac, Neurology, Transplant Units

CAREER SYNOPSIS

• Physician Liaison

• Medical Records & Charts

• Policy & Procedure Adherence

Registered Nurse, Transplant IMCU I Houston Methodist Hospital I Houston, TX Float Nurse I Clear Lake Regional Medical Center I Webster, TX Registered Nurse, Neurology Unit I Memorial Hermann Hospital I SW Houston, TX Registered Nurse, Telemetry Stepdown Unit I John F. Kenned y Medical Center Psychiatric Practical Nurse I Christian Healthcare Center I Wyckoff, NJ January 2012 Registered Nurse I Kingston Public Hospital I Kingston, Jamaica 2002- University of Texas Medical Branch – (Med-Telemetry January 5th 2017 - Present\ Intra Care North Hospital- Psych RN January 2021-Present Snapp Nurse -Patton State Hospital Telemetry RN- San Bernadino California January – February 2021

Snapp Nurse Mt Sinai Medical- Center Step down unit - August 8th 2021-October Miami Beach Florida

Snapp Nurse Wrangle Medical Hospital Alaska Telemetry RN November 25- Dec 22 2021

Snapp Travel Nurse Telemetry RN Methodist Hospital of Southern California January-March 31st 2022

Snapp Nurse Willis Knighton North Medical Center Telemetry Rn- Shreveport Louisiana April 5th 2022- Present

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Jan. 2017 – 2018

May 2016 - Present

Oct. 2015 - Jun. 2016

2013-2015

2002-2008

• Patient Monitoring & Assessment: Examines doctor orders and patient charts to determine current and existing conditions, white ensuring patients are properly positioned and connected to equipment. Monitors vitals, including blood pressure, heart and respiration rates, and operation sites to confirm patient recovery.

• Medication & IV Administration: Prepares and implements IV and antibiotic medication under doctor orders. Reviews orders alongside pharmacist and nurse practitioner to prevent negative reactions to medication.

• Family & Patient Education: Explains medical conditions, equipment use, and medication to patients and families to reduce panic and promote independent care. Establishes the importance of diet alteration and medication consumption to patients in post-surgery or general medical environments.

• Physician Reporting & Liaison: Communicates with medical professionals in -person and via phone during patient emergencies or changes in recovery, allowing for efficient issue response.

• Nurse Training & Management: Oversees incoming nurses to maintain hospital and unit-specific procedure and policy adherence. Delegates tasks to unit staff, including charge and registered nurses, orderlies, and non- professional personnel, and reviews status following completion to confirm duties were performed properly.

• Medical Terminology & Communication: Adapts thorough understanding of medical terminology and applications to discuss patient status with physicians and unit personnel. Employs SBAR techniques to communicate effectively during emergency and code situations, resulting in more timely treatment.

• Psychological Patient Support: Provides one-on-one supervision to patients within the psychological unit to provide support and care during treatment and counselling. Observes temperament to ensure the safety of patient, hospital personnel, and self, and de-escalates situations involving assigned patients.

• Treatment & Behavior Response: Monitors patient response to new medications to determine treatment plans with physicians. Immediately reacts to outbursts, patient self-harm, and attacks on center personnel or self to reduce overall harm inflicted, and documents incidents to establish additional security or patient supervision.

■ Admission & Discharge Processes: Orients new patients to units and establishes expectations, focused on medication and equipment required for treatment. Completes final assessments following doctors, prepares prescriptions, and schedules follow-up appointments to assess patient recovery. NICOLE SMITH 201-***-**** I nicdev876@y ahoo.com

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Master of Nursing I Brandman University I Irvine, CA Exp.2020 Bachelor of Science I Nova Southeastern University I Ft. Lauderdale, FL 2015 Diploma, Registered Nurse I Sigma School of Nursing & Applied Sciences I Browns Town, Jamaica 2010 Courses in Nursing I Northern Caribbean University I Kingston, Jamaica NIH Stroke Scale Assessment Training

2010

Glasgow Coma Scale Training

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