Charlene Smith

• Passionate about nursing and committed to continual improvement.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient's acuity levels and individual needs.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practic
• Participated in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
• Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedure
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• 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.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.

• Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale

• Implemented infection control protocols within the office setting, maintaining a safe environment for both staff and patients.
• Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
• Sterilized instruments and equipment and stocked unexpired supplies and medications to prepare patient care areas.
• Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments, identifying potential health concerns and facilitating timely interventions.

BLS/ACLS Performed all aspects of patient care (including ventilator management, titration if drips/ medication administration) with the exception of starting blood transfusions.