Ashley Smith
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Registered Nurse with 5 years of experience and 6 previous years experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse in diverse healthcare settings, dedicated to delivering patient-centered care and coordinating effectively with healthcare teams. Proficient in team leadership, patient assessment, and medication management, ensuring optimal health outcomes. Committed to enhancing care coordination and documentation skills, with a focus on fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse PRN
Accent Care Hospice
IPC Unit Memorial South
01.2026 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive patient assessments and care plans to enhance quality of life for hospice patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and ensure continuity of services.
- Educated families on end-of-life care, fostering understanding and emotional support during difficult transitions.
Registered Nurse - Med-Surg
HCA Florida Westside Hospital
Plantation, FL
01.2021 - Current
- Administer patient care per doctor's directives, ensuring prompt communication of condition changes.
- Collaborates effectively with team members, fostering a positive work environment while prioritizing patient care.
- Delivers high-quality patient care, applying critical thinking and problem-solving skills to improve health outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Timeless Homecare
Oakland Park, FL
04.2018 - 01.2021
- Deliver nursing care in patients' homes, adhering to physician directives.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, documenting each visit.
- Coordinate with physician on patient condition changes.
- Manage medical supplies and ensure timely orders.
- Utilize Kinnser for efficient documentation and communication.
- Maintained meticulous records and adhered to protocols, ensuring compliance.
- Provided patient-centered nursing care, effectively collaborating with healthcare teams, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Nurse's Guild Home Health Agency
Lighthouse Point, FL
12.2017 - 12.2020
- Deliver nursing care in patients' homes, adhering to physician directives.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, documenting each visit.
- Coordinate with physician on patient condition changes.
- Manage medical supplies and ensure timely orders.
- Utilize Axxess for efficient documentation and communication.
- Maintained meticulous records and adhered to protocols, ensuring compliance.
- Provided patient-centered nursing care, effectively collaborating with healthcare teams, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Trust USA Homecare
Sunrise, FL
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Deliver nursing care in patients' homes, adhering to physician directives.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, documenting each visit.
- Coordinate with physician on patient condition changes.
- Manage medical supplies and ensure timely orders.
- Utilize Kinnser for efficient documentation and communication.
- Maintained meticulous records and adhered to protocols, ensuring compliance.
- Provided patient-centered nursing care, effectively collaborating with healthcare teams, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Director of Nursing/Administrator
Villa Rio Vista ALF
Fort Lauderdale, FL
03.2014 - 12.2017
- Monitored resident conditions, reported changes to physicians, ensured effective care delivery.
- Managed daily operations, improved resident satisfaction, ensured regulatory compliance.
- Lead medication management, facilitated admissions, resolved resident complaints efficiently.
- Implemented safety protocols, reduced incidents, maintained high safety standards.
- Fostered a collaborative environment, enhancing team communication and productivity through active engagement.
Education
Associate of Science - undefined
Mercy Hospital School of Nursing
Miami, FL08.2020
Certificate of Practical Nursing - undefined
William T Mcfatter Technical College
Davie, FL11.2013
Associate of Arts - undefined
Broward College
Davie, FL05.2012
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Patient Assessment
- Care Coordination
- Documentation Skills
- ACLS/BLS
- Medication Management
- Time Management
Timeline
Registered Nurse PRN
Accent Care Hospice
01.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse - Med-Surg
HCA Florida Westside Hospital
01.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Trust USA Homecare
10.2018 - 10.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Timeless Homecare
04.2018 - 01.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Nurse's Guild Home Health Agency
12.2017 - 12.2020
Director of Nursing/Administrator
Villa Rio Vista ALF
03.2014 - 12.2017
Associate of Science - undefined
Mercy Hospital School of Nursing
Certificate of Practical Nursing - undefined
William T Mcfatter Technical College
Associate of Arts - undefined
Broward College