Alisha Smith
Trout
Summary
Accommodating registered nurse takes good care of patients to facilitate recovery and discharge. Monitors patient condition and interprets symptoms to provide treatment. Caring individual consistently follows safety and health protocols and collaborates well with other members of medical team. Experienced with perioperative nursing, ensuring comprehensive patient care before, during, and after surgery. Utilizes strong clinical skills and attention to detail to maintain sterile environments and patient safety. Track record of effective teamwork and communication within surgical units, enhancing overall patient care quality. Currently seeking opportunity to expand skills and contribute to company success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hardtner Medical Center
Olla, LA
09.2010 - Current
- Maintain a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Counsel patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Assist physicians during examinations or surgical procedures
- Utilize critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Monitor patients after surgery, answer questions, and provide home care strategies.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administer medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assist in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Advise patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Evaluate patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Manage patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Med-Surg (2010-2011), Emergency Room (2011-2012), DS/OR (2012-present)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA12-2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA05-2010
High School Diploma -
Jena High School
Jena, LA05-2002
Skills
- EHR system management
- Emergency preparedness
- Coordinated scheduling expertise
- Supervisory skills in nursing
- Patient assessment
- Monitor vital signs
- Patient care coordination
- Patient advocacy
- Medication and IV administration
- Health education and support
- Infection prevention
- Supportive interpersonal skills
- Effective patient communication
- Catheter insertion proficiency
- Data gathering
- Health assessment
- Inventory replenishment
- Surgical and Emergency experience
- Operating room safety
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patient positioning
- Maintaining sterility
- IV insertion
- Circulating nurse skills
- Supply preparation
- Postoperative care
- Procedure room preparation
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Experienced with Healthland Centriq, Thrive and Cerner software
Certification
- BLE
- ACLS
- PALS
- TNCC
- ENPC
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hardtner Medical Center
09.2010 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
High School Diploma -
Jena High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University of Louisiana