Adelia Smith
Pacolet,SOUTH CAROLINA
Summary
Registered nurse with experience in Epic charting, medication administration, and postoperative care. Delivers accurate clinical documentation and timely updates for safe workflow execution. Applies critical thinking to monitor patient status and escalate changes promptly.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital
Greenville , SC
05.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and injections according to provider directions and clinic procedures.
- Coordinated referrals, laboratory orders, and imaging requests across specialty practice workflows.
- Observed patient responses during procedures and reported status changes to providers.
- Supported communication between urology team, families, staff, and outside clinics.
- Administered medications, monitored vital signs, and provided education on postoperative care.
- Delivered direct patient care through wound dressing changes, injections, specimen collection, and sterile technique.
- Managed medication and injection administration in alignment with provider orders and clinic protocols.
- Coordinated referral processing, lab ordering, and imaging requests within specialty practice operations.
- Monitored patient response during procedures and escalated condition changes to providers.
- Facilitated communication between urology team, families, staff, and outside clinics.
- Managed medication administration, vital sign monitoring, and postoperative patient education.
- Provided direct patient care through wound care, injections, specimen collection, and sterile procedures.
- Completed safe medication and injection administration according to provider orders and clinic protocols.
- Supported timely referral, lab, and imaging coordination across specialty practice workflow.
- Tracked patient response during procedures and relayed condition changes to providers promptly.
- Maintained clear communication between urology team, families, staff, and outside clinics to support continuity of care.
- Reinforced postoperative care education after medication administration and vital sign checks.
- Consistently delivered direct patient care through wound dressing changes, injections, specimen collection, and sterile technique.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Physical Rehabilitation and wellness Center
Spartanburg, South Carolina
03.2024 - 04.2025
- Supported nursing staff across rehabilitation and wellness center units.
- Assisted with patient care coordination with therapists and physicians.
- Administered medications and documented care activities in electronic health records.
- Responded to emergencies and followed patient safety standards.
- Completed routine performance reviews to help support quality patient care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
Spartanburg, South Carolina
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Provided bedside support for patients in acute care hospital units.
- Gave medications and kept electronic health records accurate and up to date.
- Recorded patient progress notes clearly and efficiently in electronic medical record system.
- Tracked patient responses and updated care plans based on ongoing assessment.
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
Spartanburg, South Carolina
01.2022 - 11.2023
- Administered medications and treatments on Spartanburg Regional Rehabilitation Unit.
- Documented patient progress in electronic medical records.
- Assisted therapists with mobility support and recovery plans.
- Provided discharge education and home care instructions for patients and families.
- Completed wound care tasks, including debridement, dressing changes, and topical agent application.
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
Spartanburg, South Carolina
11.2017 - 01.2022
- Provided nursing support on Spartanburg Regional Medical Center behavioral health unit.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in behavioral health setting.
- Documented care plans and patient progress in medical records.
- Assisted physicians, therapists, and nursing staff with treatment plan implementation.
- Maintained safe milieu through observation rounds and environmental safety checks.
- Built therapeutic client relationships while keeping professional boundaries and showing empathy for needs.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
American Renal
Spartanburg, South Carolina
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Monitored vascular access vital signs and patient responses during dialysis sessions.
- Reviewed patients before treatments and revised care plans when needed.
- Set up dialysis machines, supplies, and sterile treatment areas.
- Documented assessments, medication administration, and treatment details in medical records.
- Kept patient progress, medication, treatment, laboratory, and related information current in electronic health record systems.
Nursing Home Registered Nurse
Mountainview Nursing Home
Spartanburg, South Carolina
06.2016 - 11.2017
- Administered medications and observed resident responses at Mountainview Nursing Home.
- Supported individualized care plans with physicians, families, and Mountainview staff.
- Assisted nursing assistants with resident bathing, feeding, and mobility support.
- Collaborated with dietary, housekeeping, and recreation therapy teams to meet resident needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Magnolia Manor of Spartanburg
Spartanburg, South Carolina
06.2007 - 07.2016
- - Helped residents move safely with wheelchairs, walkers, and transfer techniques.
- - Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, and dressing during daily care routines.
- - Supported meal service and recorded food intake for care teams.
- - Helped patients with bathing, grooming, and dressing needs.
- - Reported unusual symptoms and condition changes to charge nurse.
- - Improved resident mobility support through safe wheelchair, walker, and transfer assistance.
- - Maintained patient comfort and dignity through bathing, grooming, and dressing support.
- - Supported safe mobility through wheelchair, walker, and transfer assistance.
- - Kept meal intake records accurate for care team planning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
South Carolina University of Upstate
Spartanburg, SC12-2020
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC05-2016
Associate of Science - Science
Spartanburg Community College
Spartanburg, SC11-2009
Skills
- Epic charting
- Medication administration
- Postoperative care
- Clinical documentation
- Critical thinking
- Team communication
- Mental health nursing
- Professional bedside manner
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital
05.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Physical Rehabilitation and wellness Center
03.2024 - 04.2025
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
12.2023 - 03.2024
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
01.2022 - 11.2023
Dialysis Registered Nurse
American Renal
06.2020 - 06.2021
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
11.2017 - 01.2022
Nursing Home Registered Nurse
Mountainview Nursing Home
06.2016 - 11.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Magnolia Manor of Spartanburg
06.2007 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
South Carolina University of Upstate
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Greenville Technical College
Associate of Science - Science
Spartanburg Community College