BEVERLY SMITH

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Coordinating activities, demonstrating leadership, and delegating responsibility.

Solving problems, staying aware of institutional policies and priorities.

Effectively using staff members' skills and talents. Also, monitoring patient care quality.

Prioritizing care based on the critical nature and severity of a patient's condition.

Provide quality care for patients in urgent and life-threatening situations.

Triaging patients based on their responsibility for performing initial assessments, administering treatments, and monitoring patient progress.

Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians, paramedics, and social workers, to ensure a comprehensive approach to patient care.

As a clinical instructor, I work with nursing students by teaching them the fundamentals of nursing, which are the basic principles that a nurse needs to care for a patient. These fundamentals include patient assessment, communication, and intervention.

I am responsible for the appropriate supervision of students when in practice. Educate students on how to formulate care plans, also grading, and give feedback to the students. I also conduct pre and post conference which allows me to track each student progress,

Managed administrative issues during 12 hr. shift, maintaining standards of care and practice

Provided ‘hands-on' care as needed; served as resource for troubleshooting clinical issues

Oversaw scheduling and staffing effectiveness for 15 + employees

Assisted with staff education and unit projects, while providing a high level of productivity and dependability.

Ensured that all employees follow hospital policies and procedures, safety and infection control practices. Respond to codes and emergencies on other units. Investigated and filed reports on incidents and accidents, implemented initiatives to ensure patient safety. Developed unit-based partnership and relationship to get staff ideas, so that we can work together as an organization. Participated in evaluation of staff, delegated duties provided consultation and supported clinical staff.

Under the direction of the Emergency Services Nurse Director, the ED Charge/Triage Nurse assists in holding the department together by providing guidance to less experienced nurses, making assignments, and requesting additional staff if needed. Listen to patients' complaints, initiate a de-escalation process, otherwise called damage repair. As the Charge Nurse/Triage Nurse, I served as a liaison between doctors and other hospital staff. I have strong leadership skills. I am flexible. I have the ability to remain calm and assertive even in high-pressure situations.

• Supervised over 10 nursing staff on the medical surgical unit. As Assistant Head Nurse, I ensured that the nursing staff adhered to hospital policies and procedures by educating and training them regarding these policies and public health laws. Monitored the performance of each nurse and provided feedback. Maintained a positive, safe, and achievement-oriented working environment. Coordinated with the Head Nurse in the management of patient care units. Assisted in candidate training and performance evaluation. (Student and new nurse’s preceptor) Work with Head Nurse to determine staffing requirements and shift schedules. Ensured that the department was JCAHO compliant.

• Performed a comprehensive range of clinical functions in the 41-bed medical surgical unit. Assessed patients' developmental stages and conditions, administered medications, maintained patient charts, and responded to medical emergencies. Administered chemotherapy, administered care to ventilator-dependent patients, and acted in the capacity of Nurse Manager when required.

• Provided nursing care and medical treatment to patients of the nursing home within the scope of practice, as defined by state law. Evaluated patient needs, prioritized patient care flow, and provided health treatments. Conducted nursing assessments based on the patient's history and their physical status by identifying critical medical signs and performing tests. Communicated frequently with patients and their families.

• Participated in direct nursing care, including health teaching and counseling; routine patient care; administering medications and treatments of all types; assisted with diagnostic procedures; and observing and reporting patient symptoms. Responsible for assessing, implementing, and evaluating the care of the residents.

• Assisted residents with activities of daily living. Performed resident care duties within the scope of medical assistant training. Responsible for obtaining patient history, collection of specimens, checking vital signs, assisting with exams, charting, use and control of supplies, and applying sterile techniques.
• Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.

• Assisted and coordinate recreational activities with residents also assist with activities of daily living.