AYANNA SMITH
Plaquemine,LA
Summary
Detail-oriented nursing student and Pediatric Emergency Department Nurse Technician with over one year of experience in high-acuity settings. Skilled in rapid assessment, vital sign monitoring, IV therapy, and procedural support, delivering family-centered care. Transitioning to Cardiac Catheterization Lab, utilizing emergency response expertise and clinical judgment to improve patient outcomes through effective sterile technique and hemodynamic monitoring.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Technician
Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital
Baton Rouge, LA
04.2025 - Current
- Delivered direct care in a fast-paced emergency environment, supporting safe, efficient stabilization of acutely ill patients.
- Performed vital signs, continuous monitoring, and clinical observation to support accurate assessment and rapid decision-making.
- Identified changes in patient condition and escalated concerns to facilitate timely interventions.
- Assisted with IV starts, specimen collection, urinary catheterization, wound care, and procedural preparation.
- Collaborated with physicians, RNs, and respiratory therapists to promote patient safety and streamline workflow.
- Utilized developmentally appropriate communication to alleviate anxiety and enhance patient and family experience.
- Provided care in pediatric emergency department.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Southern University and A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA12-2026
Skills
- Venipuncture and IV therapy
- Patient monitoring
- Sterile technique
- Sedation support
- Emergency response
- Clinical prioritization
- Patient assessment
- Epic documentation expertise
- Collaboration across disciplines
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability under pressure
- Patient-centered communication
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (Expires April 2028)
Activities & Honors
Student Nurses Association (SNA) – Member, 2 Years
Clinical Rotations
- Pediatric Emergency Department Preceptorship | Fall 2026
Developing advanced assessment, prioritization, clinical judgment, emergency nursing, family communication, and patient-centered care skills alongside an experienced RN.
- Community Health Clinical | Fall 2026
Applied health promotion, disease prevention, patient education, advocacy, and population-health concepts in community se ings. Medical-Surgical Nursing — Three Rotations Completed Provided supervised patient care while strengthening assessment, time management, prioritization, documentation, safety, and interdisciplinary communication.
- Pediatrics | Completed
Provided family-centered care to pediatric patients while applying developmental considerations, therapeutic communication, assessment, education, and safe nursing interventions.
- Obstetrics | Completed
Gained clinical exposure to maternal and newborn assessment, monitoring, education, and supportive nursing care.
- Psychiatric/Mental Health | Completed
Developed therapeutic communication, behavioral observation, safety, de-escalation, and compassionate care skills.
Timeline
Nurse Technician
Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital
04.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Southern University and A&M College