Camille Smith
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 3 years of experience at Huntsville Hospital. Excelling in critical thinking, nursing assessment, and patient advocacy. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care. Committed to promoting safety and quality improvement initiatives, ensuring optimal outcomes for diverse patient populations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Huntsville Hospital
Huntsville
06.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical team promptly.
- Assisted with patient assessments, documenting findings accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Advocated for patients' needs, ensuring high-quality care throughout hospitalization process.
- Trained new nursing staff on best practices for patient care and safety standards.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama At Huntsville
Huntsville, ALHigh School Diploma -
Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School
Montgomery, AlabamaSkills
- Medication and IV administration
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- IV setup
- Professional bedside manner
- Licensed RN
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Critical care
- Precepting
Accomplishments
Two Daisy award nominations
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Huntsville Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama At Huntsville
High School Diploma -
Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School