Casey Smith
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Driven registered nurse with experience caring for patients in multiple settings, including acute care, LTAC, nursing supervisor in SNF and rehab, case management, and RN transfer coordinator in a patient logistics center (PLC).
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Transfer Coordinator
HCA Healthcare North Florida Patient Logistics Center
Jacksonville, FL
08.2019 - Current
- Coordinates the transfer of emergent, urgent, and elective patients to another facility for services the current facility is unable to provide, or to a facility that the patient requests.
- Work in the North Florida and South Atlantic Divisions of HCA Healthcare Patient Logistics Center (PLC), with close to 30 hospitals and numerous free-standing emergency rooms associated with the hospitals.
- Maintain knowledge of, and implement, regulatory requirements, including EMTALA and HCA ethics and compliance policies.
- Additional roles: Charge RN as fill in for PLC Supervisor and ARC (Behavioral Health) RN Coordinator
Registered Nurse
UF Health Jacksonville North Campus
Jacksonville, FL
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Staff RN, Medical-Surgical Unit
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Registered Nurse
Specialty Hospital
Jacksonville, FL
12.2015 - 05.2017
- Medical-Surgical Nurse in a long-term acute care hospital setting with medically complex patients, that include ventilator and wound care patients.
- Additional roles performed here: Resource Nurse
Nursing Supervisor
Hattiesburg Health & Rehab
Hattiesburg, MS
12.2013 - 12.2015
- Night shift supervisor in 180 bed facility that includes a tracheostomy care unit and Alzheimer's unit.
- I am the only RN in the building from 11pm-7am, ensuring all residents are safe and well cared for while supervising staff.
- I am also responsible for assisting in ensuring staffing needs are met.
Registered Nurse, Acute Care
Franklin County Memorial Hospital
Meadville, MS
01.2011 - 08.2013
- Assess patient statuses, administer nursing care and medications, maintain medical records, and evaluate patients' plan of care.
- In addition to basic nursing task and assignments, I also assume the role of charge nurse on the night shift.
- Duties include, but not limited to: overseeing nursing staff; fielding complaints and answering questions from both patients and staff; supervise and guide other nurses in their work; encourage a culture that promotes staff productivity; report patient’s condition to doctors; and ensure that the unit runs efficiently and as per standards and regulations.
Registered Nurse, Case Manager for the Elderly & Disabled Medicaid Waiver Program
Southwest Mississippi Planning & Development District
Meadville, MS
08.2012 - 07.2013
- - Assess, monitor, and coordinate HCBS for participants in enrolled in the Elderly & Disabled Waiver Program
- - Maintain enrollment for program with 115 active participants by keeping Medicaid enrollment active for current clients and adding additional clients as needed
Registered Nurse, Oncology
St. Dominic Hospital
Jackson, MS
02.2010 - 07.2010
- Assess patient status, administer nursing care and medications, maintain medical records, and evaluate patients' plan of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS05.2010
Associates of Science Degree -
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Gulfport, MS01.2006
Skills
- Patient transfer coordination
- Regulatory compliance
- Electronic health records
- Medication administration
- Clinical assessment
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Critical thinking
- IV setup
- Patient advocacy
- Effective communication
- Disease management
- Long-term care
- Staff supervision
- Policy compliance
- Patient management
- Physical assessments
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN Transfer Coordinator
HCA Healthcare North Florida Patient Logistics Center
08.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
UF Health Jacksonville North Campus
06.2017 - 06.2019
Registered Nurse
Specialty Hospital
12.2015 - 05.2017
Nursing Supervisor
Hattiesburg Health & Rehab
12.2013 - 12.2015
Registered Nurse, Case Manager for the Elderly & Disabled Medicaid Waiver Program
Southwest Mississippi Planning & Development District
08.2012 - 07.2013
Registered Nurse, Acute Care
Franklin County Memorial Hospital
01.2011 - 08.2013
Registered Nurse, Oncology
St. Dominic Hospital
02.2010 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Carey University
Associates of Science Degree -
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College