Chanel Smith

• Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
• Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
• Taking time off to stay-at-home caregiver to my 90 yr old grandparent in Louisiana;
• Assisted relative with daily tasks such as feeding, bathing, dressing and grooming
• Administered medications as prescribed three times daily
• Checked vital signs on regular basis to gauge recovery progress

• Field, Telephonic & UM Nursing with members who have experienced a kidney transplant, and currently receiving hemodialysis or Peritoneal dialysis management of +100 clients monthly.
• Enhanced patient care by developing comprehensive care plans and coordinating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective case management and patient education on self-care techniques.
• Optimized resource utilization by identifying opportunities for cost containment while maintaining quality of care.
• Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing timely follow-ups and addressing concerns promptly.
• Streamlined discharge planning processes, ensuring smoother transition for patients back to their homes or other facilities.
• Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
• Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating faster learning curve and increased overall team efficiency.
• Served as key liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, fostering open communication and trust among all parties involve in care process.
• Managed complex cases involving multiple co-morbilities requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
• Navigated regulatory requirements effectively, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with relevant laws and guidelines.

• Key Accomplishments: Single handling opened, managed, and operated WVDC dialysis unit with assistance of one per-diem RN, and one bio-med personal
• Provided direct hemodialysis treatments care since 2004 with two different dialysis companies.(Naphcare/Davita)

Provided direct Hemo and Peritoneal Dialysis in multiple professional settings including nursing homes, jail, rehab centers, and hospitals.

Provided hemodialysis in Dialysis Center as a staff and charge nurse.

Floor Nurse for patient with End-Stage Renal Disease and post-Transplanting for pancreas/kidney. Flooded to various areas of the hospital.