Brandy Smith
Summary
Pediatric Registered Nurse with nearly two decades of experience.
Robust background at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Expert in pediatric nursing care and highly adaptable, excelling in patient assessment and education. Demonstrated leadership in training peers and managing critical care situations with poise. Proficient in Epic for comprehensive healthcare record management.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Float Pool Pediatric Registered Nurse II- Outpatient/Procedures
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
04.2016 - Current
- Company Overview: Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt
- Skilled in Post Anesthesia Care of the Post Operative Patient
- Excel in circulating duties within Endoscopy Lab and Sedation Unit
- Skilled in both primary care and specialty clinics.
- Performed essential duties at both onsite and offsite clinics.
- Introduced new nursing staff to essential job functions during onboarding
- Facilitated cultural inclusion through multilingual communication with patients and families
- Reported nursing updates during daily huddle, including emergency preparedness
- Coordinated effectively with providers in the management of immunization timetables
- Monitored critically ill patient's status on arrival, working alongside the medical team to prioritize treatment.
- Provided care and support to patients in challenging circumstances.
- Assisted in relocating onsite clinic to offsite location.
- Skilled at using Epic for healthcare record management.
Float Pool Pediatric Registered Nurse II- Inpatient
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
06.2010 - 04.2016
- Company Overview: Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt
Critical Care Pediatric Oncology Nurse
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, TN
01.2007 - 05.2010
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
BAPTIST COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Memphis, TN12-2006
Skills
- Seasoned Float Pool Pediatric Registered Nurse
- Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
- Endoscopy Lab
- Sedation Unit
- Family Education
- Focus on Accuracy
- Highly Adaptable
- Clinical Preceptor
- Oral presenter/educator
- Calm Decision-Making
Timeline
Float Pool Pediatric Registered Nurse II- Outpatient/Procedures
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
04.2016 - Current
Float Pool Pediatric Registered Nurse II- Inpatient
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
06.2010 - 04.2016
Critical Care Pediatric Oncology Nurse
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
01.2007 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
BAPTIST COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
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