Alvani Smith
Plano
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Proven ability to leverage medical knowledge to facilitate patient recovery and navigate complex health conditions. Committed to upholding healthcare protocols while delivering compassionate care that prioritizes patient well-being. Adept at fostering strong relationships with patients and interdisciplinary teams to enhance overall treatment outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Lakepointe
03.2025 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Managed caseload of patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Registered Nurse
Encompass Rehab Hospital
05.2024 - Current
- Duties: Assessments, Medication administration, documentation, Start IVs, blood Administration, wound care,etc.,. Collaborate with therapy teams to help patients regain or keep skills and abilities needed. Admissions and discharging patients, Educating patients and families. Precept new Nurses and Nursing students. Work as back up Nursing Supervisor when needed. Also, Responds to medical Emergencies.
Registered Nurse, Medical/Surgical (Contract)
Northside Hospital
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Duties: Internal agency assignment. Float to various medical/surgical telemetry units within the hospital. Provides bedside care for a variety of patients. Duties include: assessments, medication administration, IV starts, admissions/discharges, blood transfusions, drips, educating patients and families, providing excellent patient care and customer service. Also, precepting Nursing students.
Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical/Telemetry
Piedmont Hospital
07.2021 - 04.2024
- Duties: Assessments, Completes documentation in a timely manner, Admissions and discharges. Provides bedside care for a variety of medical patients, including pre and post-op Consults and coordinates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans. Prepare and administer medications, Educates patients and family members on disease process, procedures and medication. Worked as back up charge nurse and preceptor and responded to unit medical emergencies.
Registered Nurse, Medical,Surgical,Telemetry
Wellstar Hospital
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Duties: Internal Agency assignment. Float to various Med/Surgical/Telemetry units within the hospital. Provides bedside care for a variety of Medical/Surgical and Cardiac patients. Duties include: Assessments, medication administration, Multiple drips, Blood transfusions, foley catheter insertion, IVs, wound care, admissions/discharges and educating patients and families and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans
Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical, Telemetry
Advent Redmond
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Duties: Medical Surgical travel assignment. Float to various medical/ surgical floors, providing exceptional patient care. Assessments, medication administration,documentation, Multiple drips, Blood transfusions, foley catheter insertion, IVs, wound care, admissions/discharges and educating patients and families
RN, Vaccine Preparer, Vaccinator
Maxim Healthcare
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Duties: Prepared and administered Covid vaccines
LPN, Staff Nurse
The Geo Group
12.2018 - 03.2021
- Duties: Served as a sick call/ intake nurse. Assist physician in clinic. Answered sick call requests and provided treatment, according to Nursing protocol. Administered medication and wound care..Also completed medical screens and intake process for new offenders
LVN, Staff Nurse
Correct Care Solutions
08.2015 - 02.2018
- Duties: Administered medications and completed intake and medical assessments for new offenders.. Assisted physician in clinic/visits and supported staff where needed.
Education
Associates of Science -
Herzing University
01.2020
Vocational Nursing - undefined
Louisiana Technical College
01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN02-2025
Skills
- Effective problem-solving abilities
- Commitment to professional standards
- Adaptability to change
- Proactive problem solver
- Empathetic approach
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Deliver results in time-sensitive environments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education
- Infection control measures
- Wound management
- Intravenous therapy
- Professional bedside manner
- Real-time telemetry monitoring
- ACLS certification
- Precepting
- Proficient in EMR software
- Emergency response
- Chronic illness management
- Specialized acute care knowledge
- Mental health care
- Nursing staff leadership
Certification
- RN
- Compact License
- ACLS
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Lakepointe
03.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Encompass Rehab Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical/Surgical (Contract)
Northside Hospital
01.2024 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse, Medical,Surgical,Telemetry
Wellstar Hospital
03.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical, Telemetry
Advent Redmond
09.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical/Telemetry
Piedmont Hospital
07.2021 - 04.2024
RN, Vaccine Preparer, Vaccinator
Maxim Healthcare
03.2021 - 06.2021
LPN, Staff Nurse
The Geo Group
12.2018 - 03.2021
LVN, Staff Nurse
Correct Care Solutions
08.2015 - 02.2018
Vocational Nursing - undefined
Louisiana Technical College
Associates of Science -
Herzing University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Areas of Expertise
- Float Pool
- Medical/Surgical
- Telemetry
- ER Holds
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