Cheryl Smith
Whiteville,NC
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Columbus Regional Healthcare System, excelling in patient evaluation and medication administration. Demonstrated leadership in overseeing care delivery and enhancing nursing education, significantly contributing to departmental accreditation. Renowned for compassion, empathy, and a results-driven approach, adept at improving patient outcomes and fostering caregiver engagement.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Columbus Regional Healthcare System
07.2002 - Current
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Southeastern Community College
Whiteville, NC05.2002
Skills
- Nursing staff leadership
- Medical assessment
- Precepting
- Medication Distribution
- Licensed RN
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Evaluation
- Chest pain management
- Staff Supervision
- Acute care expertise
- Personal care needs
- Physical assessments
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Family Education
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Patient education and counseling
- Oxygen saturation standards
- High level of autonomy
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Patient and family advocacy
- Medication Administration
Certification
Current BLS and ACLS certifications
NCI
Telemetry proficient
Charge Nurse experienced
PRN House Supervisor experience
Orthopedic experience
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Columbus Regional Healthcare System
07.2002 - Current
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Southeastern Community College
Current BLS and ACLS certifications
NCI
Telemetry proficient
Charge Nurse experienced
PRN House Supervisor experience
Orthopedic experience
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