Addie Smith
Algood,TN
Summary
Diligent circulating nurse skilled at supporting physicians and anesthesiologists in surgical procedures. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Compassionate, patient-centered focus with excellent communication skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Ambulatory Surgical Circulating Nurse
Cookeville Regional Outpatient Surgery Center
Cookeville, Tennessee
08.2021 - Current
- Prepare surgical suite based on surgery and surgeon preferences.
- Explain course of care to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Evaluate patient histories, labs and diagnostic studies.
- Ensure that all documentation is correct and up to date.
- Apply nursing expertise to meet needs of adult and pediatric patients in surgical environment.
- Facilitate effective communication between all operating room personnel.
Cardiovascular Operating Room Circulator
Cookeville Regional Medical Center
Cookeville, TN
04.2016 - Current
- Assist with operating suite preparation while maintaining excellent sterile technique. Ensure that appropriate equipment is available and in good working order.
- Evaluate patient histories, and diagnostic studies to communicate with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provide skilled, timely, and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications, and IVs administered.
- Experienced in cardiothoracic, vascular, endovascular, and structural heart procedures.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Cookeville Regional Medical Center
Cookeville, TN
11.2012 - 04.2016
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Clinical Nurse
Dr. John W. Baker, General And Bariatric Surgeon
Little Rock, AR
09.2007 - 06.2010
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Documented patient histories, complaints and current symptoms and medications.
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
- Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts.
- Assisted with various in office procedures and treatments.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Baptist Health Medical Center
Little Rock, AR
02.2006 - 12.2007
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Education
Registered Nurse Diploma - Nursing
Baptist Health Schools Little Rock
Little Rock, AR12.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Wingate University
Wingate, NC05.1998
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Creative Problem Solving
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Infection Control Procedures
- Anesthetics Administration
Timeline
Ambulatory Surgical Circulating Nurse
Cookeville Regional Outpatient Surgery Center
08.2021 - Current
Cardiovascular Operating Room Circulator
Cookeville Regional Medical Center
04.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Cookeville Regional Medical Center
11.2012 - 04.2016
Clinical Nurse
Dr. John W. Baker, General And Bariatric Surgeon
09.2007 - 06.2010
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Baptist Health Medical Center
02.2006 - 12.2007
Registered Nurse Diploma - Nursing
Baptist Health Schools Little Rock
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Wingate University
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