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Christy Smith

Registered Nurse
Lynchburg,VA

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Quality Coordinator

Centra Health
08.2018 - Current
  • Organizes, gathers, and analyzes quality data as directed by the Nurse Manager or Director
  • Presents quality data in a fashion that can be understood by front line staff
  • Develops and/or educate nursing staff or other professionals on unit specific topics
  • Has the ability to function as a floor nurse when needed
  • Leads and participates in rehab staff meetings, leadership meetings, and nursing quality meetings
  • Assists or covers the Social Worker as a Case Manager when needed
  • Assists or covers the Prospective Payment Systems Coordinator with the IRF-PAI data gathering information to submit for claims as needed

Acute Rehabilitation Registered Nurse

Centra Health Acute Rehab
03.2015 - 08.2018
  • Coordinated, planned, and managed the care to assigned patients as directed by the Physiatrist.
  • Coordinated different care processes that were needed to achieve desired outcomes for the patient.
  • Promoted a culture reflective of the hospital system's best practice for quality, and service, created and maintained a safe environment for the patient, and contributed to maintain a healthy work environment.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Served as Charge Nurse to manage the unit, and serve as a resource needed for staff.

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse

Centra Health
07.2012 - 03.2015
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
  • Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
  • Managed caseload of 6-7 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
  • Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
  • Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.

Education

Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health

Post University
Waterbury, CT
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

American Sentinel University
Aurora, CO
05.2001 -

Nursing Diploma - Registered Nurse

Centra College of Nursing
Lynchburg, VA
05.2001 -

Skills

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References

  • Dave Thompson- Acute Rehabilitation Unit Director, (434) 420-5872
  • Angel Medina-Bravo, MD- Medical Director Acute Rehabilitation Unit, (434) 200-4651
  • Jordan Vance- Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, (434) 229-0255
  • Kristi Martin- Executive Director at The Summit, (434) 401-1702
  • Lisa Moser- Acute Rehabilitation Unit Prospective Payment Systems Coordinator, (434) 660-6766

Affiliations

Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners

Licenses

Virginia- Registered Nurse- July 2012 - July 2024

Extracurricular Activities

Acute Rehabilitation Unit Social Committee- Co-Chair

Acute Rehabilitation Unit Staff Experience- Co- Chair

Timeline

Clinical Quality Coordinator

Centra Health
08.2018 - Current

Acute Rehabilitation Registered Nurse

Centra Health Acute Rehab
03.2015 - 08.2018

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse

Centra Health
07.2012 - 03.2015

Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health

Post University
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

American Sentinel University
05.2001 -

Nursing Diploma - Registered Nurse

Centra College of Nursing
05.2001 -

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