ACLS
Antoinette Smith
Registered Nurse
Plano,Texas
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with three years of experience caring for patients within acute and critical care setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
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BLS
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Telemetry Unit
Medical City Of Plano
Plano, Texas
05.2022 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grayson College
Denison, TX12-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Grayson College
Denison, TX05-2021
Skills
- Tracheostomy Care
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Diabetes Management
- Discharge Planning
- Catheter Care
- Compassionate Care
- Healthcare Regulations
- Needs Assessment
- Vitals Monitoring
- Documentation
- Student Precepting
- Direct Patient Care
- Infection Control
- Wound Care
- Medication and IV Administration
- Colostomy Care Familiarity
- Patient Care Assessment
- Multitasking
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Critical Thinking
- Goal Setting
- Time Management Abilities
- Continuous Improvement
- Delegation and Motivation
- Body Mechanics Knowledge
- Self Motivation
- Ventilator Care
- Excellent Communication
- Professionalism
- Relationship Building
- Active Listening
Certification
- RN License
- BLS Certification
- ACLS Certification
Accomplishments
- Eight Patient Acknowledgements within five months in 2023 for most caring, most knowledgeable, patient promise kept, most concerned, and most promptly and safely needs met.
Affiliations
- When I am at home away from work, I do my best to relax by taking a long, hot showers, get full body massages after my work shifts, focus, and concentrate on my spiritual life.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Telemetry Unit
Medical City Of Plano
05.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grayson College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Grayson College