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Bridgett Smith

Hebron

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Licking Memorial Hospital
01.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.

Licensing Coordinator

National Youth Advocate Program
06.2019 - 11.2022
  • Stayed up-to-date on Ohio laws and licensing requirements to complete accurate and efficient reviews.
  • Created documents with applicant information and verified data against state database information.
  • Worked closely with applicants to determine eligibility and verify accuracy and integrity of application data.
  • Recruitment of foster/adoptive parents.
  • Responsible for all knowledge and implementation of all rules, regulations, and policies related to foster parents.


Social Worker II

National Youth Advocate Program
08.2015 - 11.2022
  • Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
  • Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
  • Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
  • Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
  • Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
  • Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
  • De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
  • Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
12.2023

Associate of Science - Nursing

Central Ohio Technical College
Newark, OH
12.2021

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
05.2016

High School Diploma -

Sheridan High School
Thornville, OH
05.2009

Skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Patient Discharging
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Highly organized
  • Time management
  • Critical thinking
  • Communication
  • Detail oriented
  • Patient Monitoring
  • IV Drug Therapy Management
  • Patient Care
  • Staff Supervision

Accomplishments

  • Earned MVP award during first year of nursing at LMH.
  • Graduated cum laude from both Ohio State University and Central Ohio Technical College.
  • Top 18 in nursing class earning an Emergency Room preceptorship.


Certification

  • Nursing License - #RN.501764, 01/22/2022
  • Adoptions Assessor II, 05/13/2020
  • Licensed Social Worker, LSW- #S.1600237, 05/13/2016

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Licking Memorial Hospital
01.2022 - Current

Licensing Coordinator

National Youth Advocate Program
06.2019 - 11.2022

Social Worker II

National Youth Advocate Program
08.2015 - 11.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Capella University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Central Ohio Technical College

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Ohio State University

High School Diploma -

Sheridan High School

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