Chantale Smith
Deerfield Beach,FL
Summary
A dedicated, compassionate, and skilled Registered Nurse who is committed to providing the highest possible quality of care. Has 6 years of experience as a Registered Nurse with focus on Critical Care Nursing works as an Assistant Nurse Manager in the Medical-Surgical ICU for the last year. Possesses expert technical skills in managing different patient conditions and complexities while ensuring a safe environment. Dependable, patient-focused, and comfortable in a fast-paced patient care setting. Compassionate and patient-centered ICU Assistant Nurse Manager with clinical experience treating critically ill patients. Strong history of delivering empathetic care and providing emotional support to patients throughout treatment and hospital stays.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Assistant Nurse Manager
Broward Health Coral Springs
05.2023 - Current
- Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members by employing effective communication techniques and seeking mutually beneficial solutions when issues arose.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and support for professional development opportunities.
- Managed scheduling to ensure optimal coverage while maintaining a healthy work-life balance for staff members.
- Developed departmental goals and objectives to improve satisfactory rating with patients.
- Assisted in budget management, optimizing resource allocation to maximize patient care quality without compromising fiscal responsibility.
- Maintained open lines of communication with patients'' families to ensure their needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff and administration, advocating for the needs of both parties to promote overall organizational success.
- Created work schedules for multiple shifts to confirm complete floor coverage.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards by staying up-to-date on industry best practices and incorporating them into daily operations as necessary.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication, teamwork, and professional growth opportunities for nursing staff.
- Improved patient safety through close monitoring of infection control practices within the department.
- Verified facility remained up-to-date and compliant with laws and regulations.
- Assisted Nurse Manager.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Integrated evidence-based nursing into practice environment for over 20 nurses.
ICU Charge Nurse\ Clinical Coach
Broward Health Coral Springs
04.2020 - Current
- Coordinates and manages staff resources to meet changing institutional and patient needs
- Allocates available resources to promote safe, efficient, and quality patient care
- Prioritize and directs admissions, transfers, discharges, and general flow of patients in the unit
- Assigns nurses and support staff to patients
- Provides leadership in the application of nursing process to patient care
- Observes and evaluates the quality of nursing care provided including inter-disciplinary rounds and reviewing nursing documentation in clinical records
- Provides leadership in identifying and addressing ethical issues with patients and staff, including initiating and participating in ethical consultations
- Initiates inter-disciplinary projects to improve care
- Functions as a resource person for the staff
- Functions as chair for the Unit Based Council
- Provide direct patient care to an assigned group of patients as needed and adapt during emergencies.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Broward Health North
10.2018 - 04.2020
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians
- Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes
- Utilized specialized equipment to track and monitor patients' vital signs on Trauma Telemetry unit.
Education
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL05.2018
Bachelor of Arts Exercise Science And Health Promotion -
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL05.2013
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Self-motivated
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to multi-tasks
- Clinical Leadership
- Compassionate Care
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Work Planning and Prioritization
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, 2018 - Present
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, 2013 - Present
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with nursing team for the development of Early Mobility Protocol in the ICU.
- Previous chair of the ICU Unit Based Coucil.
Timeline
ICU Assistant Nurse Manager
Broward Health Coral Springs
05.2023 - Current
ICU Charge Nurse\ Clinical Coach
Broward Health Coral Springs
04.2020 - Current
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Broward Health North
10.2018 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor of Arts Exercise Science And Health Promotion -
Florida Atlantic University