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Christopher Smith

Alpena,MI

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with a proven track record at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital, excelling in critical patient assessments and emergency interventions within the cardiovascular as well as intensive care units. Highly trained individual with great mechanical aptitude and comprehensive experience in emergency response, life-saving techniques and fire suppression.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital
01.2018 - 12.2021
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs with 4-5 patient load daily.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.

Patient Care Technician

McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital
07.2017 - 12.2017
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care with daily caseload of 20 patients.
  • Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.

Membership Sales Associate

LA Fitness
02.2015 - 05.2015
  • Provided exceptional customer service, resolving issues promptly and professionally.
  • Effectively communicated membership offerings, leading to increased understanding of benefits among prospective clients.
  • Enhanced member experience through personalized follow-ups and addressing individual needs.
  • Increased membership sales by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
  • Offered Weekend Manager position before deciding to pursuit the medical field.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse

Alpena Community College
Alpena, MI
12-2017

Associate of General Studies - Fire Science/EMT-Basic

Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI
05.2012

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Critical patient assessments
  • Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • CPR/AED
  • Emergency interventions
  • Fire safety
  • Search and rescue techniques
  • Fire prevention
  • Self-contained breathing apparatus

Certification

  • Licensed Registered Nurse
  • EMT-B
  • Fire Fighter 1 & 2
  • HazMat First Responder - Operations
  • Advanced Vehicle Stabilization
  • Vehicle Extrication
  • Swede Systems Flashover Phase 1 & 2
  • CPAT License
  • Wildland S-190, S-130, L-180
  • Rescue/Extrication Awareness
  • CBRNE Response for Rural first Responders

Timeline

Registered Nurse

McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital
01.2018 - 12.2021

Patient Care Technician

McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital
07.2017 - 12.2017

Membership Sales Associate

LA Fitness
02.2015 - 05.2015

Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse

Alpena Community College

Associate of General Studies - Fire Science/EMT-Basic

Lansing Community College

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