Christie Smick
Register Nurse
Metamora,IL
Summary
Critical care Registered Nurse with extensive experience at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, excelling in rapid patient assessments and delivering patient-centered care. EMT-B, ALS and CPR certified, adept in using Epic for patient records management. Demonstrates high personal accountability and a commitment to excellence in all facets of patient care. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of clinical protocols and patient monitoring systems, including advanced life support and intravenous therapy. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care and improving outcomes through evidence-based practices.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Nurse
Carist LLC
09.2024 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Contributed to overall success of home health agency by maintaining high levels of patient satisfaction and positive outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
07.2021 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
EMT-Basic
Metamora Ambulance
08.2011 - Current
- Assess patient condition through physical and verbal exams.
- Interpret limited histories and used physical examinations to identify potential underlying critical issues.
- Monitored patients for changes. Reviewed and revised plans accordingly.
- Inspected vehicles, medical supplies and equipment during down time.
- Strictly protected confidentiality of all information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
- Performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Administered infusion, medications and intubation.
- Facilitated seamless handoffs to hospital staff through comprehensive documentation and verbal reports of patient care provided during transport.
Emergency Dept. Technician
Methodist Medical Center
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Performed lab tests and communicated results.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Measured urine and delivered specimens to lab.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
Emergency Department Registrar
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
11.2003 - 06.2010
- Interview patient to obtain identification, demographic, financial, and personal information.
- Explain Medical Center policies and/or regulations.
- Audit all outpatient and Emergency Room charts for accuracy, correct charts, and compiles stats for use in department standards
- Located, checked in and pulled medical records for patient appointments and incomplete charts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - RN/BSN
Methodist College
Peoria, IL05.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Illinois Central College - East Peoria Campus
East Peoria, IL2015
Skills
- Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) course completion
- Rapid patient assessments
- Analytical and Interpersonal skills
- EMT-B License/CPR & AED Certified
- Vital signs
- Standard medical equipment
- Patient records
- Epic
Certification
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
Timeline
Home Health Nurse
Carist LLC
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
07.2021 - Current
Emergency Dept. Technician
Methodist Medical Center
08.2016 - 08.2017
EMT-Basic
Metamora Ambulance
08.2011 - Current
Emergency Department Registrar
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
11.2003 - 06.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Illinois Central College - East Peoria Campus
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
Bachelor of Science - RN/BSN
Methodist College
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