Cheryl L. Smith Mccants
Palm City,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with diverse experience in ICU, RN Case Management, and Med-Surge Telemetry. Proficient in delivering high-quality patient care in fast-paced and critical environments, ensuring patient safety and comfort. Experienced in coordinating comprehensive care plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. Adept at monitoring and interpreting complex telemetry data, providing immediate and effective interventions. Committed to continuous learning and professional development to enhance nursing skills and patient care standards.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
05.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, including assessment and nursing diagnosis.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span related to telemetry patients' needs.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Monitored vital signs, blood glucose levels, fluid intake and output and other medical indicators.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Humana @ Centerwell Home Health
Port Saint Lucie, FL
06.2023 - Current
- Acted as an advocate for patient rights during hospital stays or other clinical encounters.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient interactions according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians, social workers and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care for patients.
- Monitored patient progress through regular follow-up appointments and assessments.
- Identified potential risks related to medication use or inadequate follow up care after discharge from the hospital.
- Developed relationships with patients to ensure they received the highest quality of care.
- Provided education and counseling on health promotion, risk reduction strategies, disease prevention and self-care techniques to patients and their families.
- Coordinated discharge planning with multidisciplinary teams ensuring safe transitions back into the community.
- Facilitated referrals for specialized services such as physical therapy or hospice care when needed.
- Consulted with staff on resolution of complex service issues.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
HCA
Ft. Pierce, FL
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Assessed patient's condition and monitored vital signs.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in electronic medical record system.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Assisted with end-of-life decisions by providing guidance and education regarding available options.
- Developed strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams throughout hospital departments.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
- Monitored ventilator settings and adjusted as needed according to physician orders or established protocols.
- Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Responded to life-saving situations using appropriate resuscitation techniques and emergency protocols.
Education
Master of Science - APRN Primary Care
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Memphis, TN12-2021
MBA - Finance
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ09-2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN08-2018
Skills
- Unit Administration
- Case Management
- Critical Care
- Patient Management
- Electronic Health Records Management: Meditech, Cerner, Epic
- Infectious disease control
- Chronic Disease Management
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Care Planning
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Humana @ Centerwell Home Health
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
HCA
02.2023 - 02.2024
Master of Science - APRN Primary Care
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
MBA - Finance
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Memphis
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