Benita Smith
Little River,SC
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PICC Nurse
Health Trust Workforce Solutions
09.2019 - Current
- PICC, Midlines and PIV placed for sustainable access for patients that need short to long term IV access
- Patient assessed for line needed
- Educated patient on what line is to be placed and why
- Performs sterile technique while placing the line
- Assess patient after line placement
- Communicates with care team of line placement
- Completes computer charting when line is placed.
Registered Nurse
Travel Nurse across America
10.2016 - 08.2019
- Travel assignment working as a Registered Nurse in pre/post anesthesia area for inpatient/outpatient surgeries, preparing clients for surgery by performing assessments, venipuncture, education, blood draws, medication administration oral/IV, discharge education
- Monitoring clients BP, Heart Rate, Level of Consciousness, EKG, Respirations after having procedures under anesthesia.
Charge Nurse
Dosher Memorial Hospital
06.2017 - 01.2019
- As preop-pacu nurse I prepare patients for surgery by completing a number of steps: Educating the patient on any pre-operative instructions leading up to the surgery
- Ensuring that the patient's chart is comprehensive and all paperwork is completed and signed
- Settling patient into the room and prepping the patient for surgery including vitals, prepping surgical site, assisting anesthesiologist with nerve blocks as per protocol for orthopedic surgeries, starting and maintaining peripheral IV administration
- As a pacu nurse I monitor patient as they recover from anesthesia affects.
PACU RN
Southeastern Regional Medical Center
06.2015 - 10.2016
- Responsible and accountable for the delivery of quality nursing care to clients
- Direct or supervise less skilled nursing or healthcare personnel
- Assess and reassess clients before and after surgery
- Monitor, record and report symptoms or changes in clients condition
- Order, interpret and evaluate diagnostic test to identify and assess clients condition
- Record clients medical information and vital signs
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement or evaluate client of care
- Prepare clients for and assist with examinations or treatments
- Educate client and families of discharge instructions, wound care pertinent to there need.
Private Duty Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
08.2013 - 01.2015
- Provided care as a PDN to pediatric clients in the home
- Caring for personal and healthcare needs included but not limited to personal care, medication administration, physical assessment, tube feedings, seizure disorder care, tracheotomy care, emotional support
- Monitored for medical status change of client, observed, recorded and evaluated symptoms
- Implemented physicians orders accurately for each client
- Documented all patient care via computer and or paper chart.
Primary Nurse
Goshen Medical Center
08.2011 - 01.2013
- Directly responsible for collaborating with other health care professionals assigned to care for the medical needs of the client such as: Physical assessment, administration of medication, creating nursing care plans
- Charting medications, I&O and other pertinent findings related to the care of the client
- Provide patient teaching as well as discharge planning
- Assisting the doctor in medical procedures as needed
- Computer charting and making appropriate referrals for the care of clients.
Allergy Nurse
Cape Fear Otolaryngology
03.2010 - 08.2010
- Performed diagnostics test such as allergy skin pricks, intradermal or delayed hypersensitivity test and administering allergy immunotherapy on a daily basis
- Interpreting diagnostic results, provided education for diagnosis and treatments.
Education
Associate in Nursing -
Sampson Community College
Clinton, NC05.2015
Diploma in License Practical Nurse -
Southeastern Community College
Whiteville, NC12.2009
Skills
- RN
- Central Line Management
- Peripheral IV Insertion
- Documentation accuracy
- Anatomy knowledge
- Vascular Access
- Clinical judgment
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- Registered Nurse 5/2015
- Licensed Practical Nurse 12/2009
- BLS 1/2025
- ACLS 9/2025
- PALS, 09/2025
- Certified Aesthetic Nurse, 05/01/23 to Present
- RN, Active
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
PICC Nurse
Health Trust Workforce Solutions
09.2019 - Current
Charge Nurse
Dosher Memorial Hospital
06.2017 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse
Travel Nurse across America
10.2016 - 08.2019
PACU RN
Southeastern Regional Medical Center
06.2015 - 10.2016
Private Duty Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
08.2013 - 01.2015
Primary Nurse
Goshen Medical Center
08.2011 - 01.2013
Allergy Nurse
Cape Fear Otolaryngology
03.2010 - 08.2010
Associate in Nursing -
Sampson Community College
Diploma in License Practical Nurse -
Southeastern Community College
- Registered Nurse 5/2015
- Licensed Practical Nurse 12/2009
- BLS 1/2025
- ACLS 9/2025
- PALS, 09/2025
- Certified Aesthetic Nurse, 05/01/23 to Present
- RN, Active
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