Alyssa Smith
Columbus,MS
Summary
To obtain the registered nurse position at Mississippi University for Women.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern
North Mississippi Medical Center
Tupelo, MS
08.2025 - Current
- Perform key clinical tasks, including lab draws, blood cultures, glucose checks, splinting, urine collection, in-and-out catheterization, and assisting with CPR during codes.
- Support patient flow by checking in patients, escorting them to rooms, preparing and cleaning rooms, and transferring patients once admitted.
- Assist nurses and providers with procedures and any tasks requiring an extra set of hands to ensure efficient, high-quality emergency care.
Medical Assistant
Eye and Laser Center
Starkville, Mississippi
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Scheduled patient appointments and managed appointment calendars efficiently.
- Performed basic ophthalmic testing, including visual acuity and tonometry.
- Assisted ophthalmologist with diagnostic procedures, such as OCT scans and fundus photography.
- Administered eye drops and dilated pupils according to physician's orders.
- Provided support to nurses with pre-operative and post-operative care in surgery center.
- Documented patient information accurately while adhering to HIPAA regulations.
Waitress
Zachary's
Columbus, MS
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Worked in a fast-paced environment, handled multiple priorities, and learned new procedures.
- Trained new waitstaff members on restaurant policies, procedures, and service expectations.
- Processed orders and payments using POS system, terminals, and registers.
- Participated in fundraising events the restaurant had for people and businesses in our community.
Education
Associate Of Science Nursing - GPA: 3.5
Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, Mississippi, MS05-2026
Skills
- Physical assessment
- Psychiatric assessment
- Vital signs
- Foley catheter insertion
- IV insertion
- Glucose check
- Sterile PICC line dressing change
- Obtain blood from the PICC line
- Wound care
- Discontinue IV
- Perineal care
- Oral hygiene
- Clinical procedures
- Medical documentation
- Appointment scheduling
- HIPAA compliance
- Epic system
- Tonometry
Clinical Experience
Total Clinical Hours: 222
Student Nurse
North Mississippi Medical Center, Tupelo MS: Fall 2025
- Pediatric Unit, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Medical Surgical Unit, Intensive Care Unit
Oktibbeha County Hospital, Starkville MS: Spring 2025, Fall 2025
- Labor and Delivery Unit, Postpartum Unit, Medical Surgical Unit
Monroe Reginal Hospital, Aberdeen MS: Fall 2025
- Psychiatric Unit
Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus MS: Fall 2024, Spring 2025
- Medical Surgical Unit
Certification
CPR, AED, First Aid
Scholarships
Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholarship Recipient 2025
Timeline
Intern
North Mississippi Medical Center
08.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant
Eye and Laser Center
02.2024 - 07.2024
Waitress
Zachary's
02.2023 - 01.2024
Associate Of Science Nursing - GPA: 3.5
Mississippi University For Women