Cambria Smith RN, BSN
Leonardtown,MD
Summary
Professional, motivated, and team-oriented RN with approximately 6 years of nursing experience including 2.5 years in the operating room seeking a position at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
School Nurse, Iwakuni Middle School
Department of Defense Education Activity
04.2022 - 02.2024
- Oversaw health services for school of 250 students and faculty.
- Maintained accurate documentation of student health records and daily visits, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Implemented emergency protocols in medical emergencies to promote safety for students and staff.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters
10.2019 - 12.2020
- Circulated in general, neuro, ENT, plastics, urology, and orthopedic cases with focus on general surgery.
- Advocated for and strived to protect the health, safety, and rights of patients.
- Performed preoperative surgical skin preparation according to policy and procedure.
- Assisted anesthesia as needed during induction and throughout the procedure until handoff in PACU.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Rush Foundation Hospital
12.2018 - 09.2019
- Circulated in general, ENT, urology, gynecology, and dental services, with focus on pediatric ENT.
- Anticipated needs of surgeon and surgical team.
- Maintained sterility of surgical field and observed for any breaches in asepsis, alerting team when sterile field was compromised.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Driscoll Children's Hospital
02.2018 - 09.2018
- Circulated in general, orthopedics, neurology, urology, ENT, GI, and plastic services.
- Completed AORN's Periop 101: A Core Curriculum OR Course.
- Provided accurate computerized charting throughout surgical experience (EPIC).
- Took call and arrived within designated 30-minute window.
Staff Nurse, Medical Surgical Floor
West Florida Hospital
08.2016 - 09.2017
- Demonstrated leadership and delegated unit responsibilities to nursing staff as Charge Nurse of a 26-bed unit.
- Administered medications and performed technical skills such as, but not limited to, venipuncture, Foley catheter insertion, and sterile dressings.
- Delivered high quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of West Florida
08.2018
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Meridian Community College
05.2016
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Documentation accuracy
- Attention to Detail
Licenses& Certifications
Registered Nurse
Florida Board of Nursing-Multi-State License
#9434690
BLS
American Red Cross- 02/2024
Timeline
School Nurse, Iwakuni Middle School
Department of Defense Education Activity
04.2022 - 02.2024
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters
10.2019 - 12.2020
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Rush Foundation Hospital
12.2018 - 09.2019
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Driscoll Children's Hospital
02.2018 - 09.2018
Staff Nurse, Medical Surgical Floor
West Florida Hospital
08.2016 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of West Florida
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Meridian Community College
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