Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Carey Smith

Washington Court House,OH

Summary

Registered nurse and paramedic professional with demonstrated success in patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Patient-oriented with 24 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with emergency medicine specialty.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Ohio Health
10.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Paramedic

Offor Health
10.2021 - 10.2022

MIH coordinator for community paramedicine program in the field.

  • Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
  • Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
  • Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Paramedic

Mount Carmel Health Grove City ER
03.2020 - 07.2022
  • Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and treating emergency medical conditions.
  • Maximized resource utilization by effectively managing equipment inventory, maintenance, and restocking procedures.
  • Elevated quality of care for trauma patients by expertly employing advanced life support techniques when necessary.
  • Boosted team efficiency through regular participation in training programs and continued education courses.
  • Expedited critical decision-making processes using strong problem-solving abilities under time-sensitive circumstances.

Paramedic

Pike Township Fire Department
03.2019 - 08.2020
  • Established trust with patients by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and professionalism during interactions both inside and outside of the ambulance setting.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality emergency medical treatment, including airway management, CPR, and medication administration.
  • Promoted public safety by participating in community outreach programs and providing first aid education to local organizations.
  • Contributed to a collaborative team environment by effectively working with EMTs, nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
  • Reduced errors in documentation by accurately recording patient information and details of interventions during transport to the hospital.

Paramedic

Jefferson Twp Fire/EMS
11.2018 - 08.2020
  • Established trust with patients by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and professionalism during interactions both inside and outside of the ambulance setting.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality emergency medical treatment, including airway management, CPR, and medication administration.
  • Promoted public safety by participating in community outreach programs and providing first aid education to local organizations.
  • Contributed to a collaborative team environment by effectively working with EMTs, nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Paramedic/MICU Transport

Dayton Children's
09.2017 - 02.2019
  • Enhanced pediatric patient care by efficiently assessing and treating emergency medical conditions.
  • Maximized resource utilization by effectively managing equipment inventory, maintenance, and restocking procedures.
  • Elevated quality of care for pediatric trauma patients by expertly employing advanced life support techniques when necessary.
  • Maintained accurate documentation for each patient encounter, ensuring proper billing and efficient transfer of information to receiving medical facilities.
  • Sustained a calm demeanor amidst chaotic environments, instilling confidence in both patients and colleagues alike.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Hondros School of Nursing
Dayton, Ohio, United States
06.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Services-Paramedic/critical Care

Southern State Community College
Hillsboro, OH
03.2010

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH
06.2003

High School Diploma -

Washington Senior High School
Washington Court House, Ohio
05.1998

Skills

  • Airway Management
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Compassionate Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Ethical Practice
  • Medication Administration
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Trauma Nursing
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Time Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Certification

  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Licensed Registered Nurse State of Ohio - RN 523600
  • State of Ohio Paramedic-115769
  • ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • CPR-Basic Life support
  • Critical care paramedic

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Ohio Health
10.2022 - Current

Paramedic

Offor Health
10.2021 - 10.2022

Paramedic

Mount Carmel Health Grove City ER
03.2020 - 07.2022

Paramedic

Pike Township Fire Department
03.2019 - 08.2020

Paramedic

Jefferson Twp Fire/EMS
11.2018 - 08.2020

Paramedic/MICU Transport

Dayton Children's
09.2017 - 02.2019

Associate of Science - Nursing

Hondros School of Nursing

Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Services-Paramedic/critical Care

Southern State Community College

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

Sinclair Community College

High School Diploma -

Washington Senior High School
Carey Smith