Clara Smith
Middletown
Summary
Highly trained Registered Nurse that delivers consistent and professional work for every assignment. Offers 5+ years experience in Telemetry and ICU nursing with top-notch abilities in critical thinking and clinical judgment. Focused on providing exceptional patient care and promoting evidence based practice through committee participation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (ICU)
MidState Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
- Provided care to critically ill adult patients in the ICU
- Educated new ICU nurses through preceptorship programs designed for orientation into intensive care setting
- Operated advanced medical equipment, including ventilators, infusion pumps, and cardiac monitors
- Assisted physicians with procedures, such as intubations, central line insertions, and bedside bronchoscopies
- Facilitated unit shared governance meetings to provide staff education, address concerns or questions from team, and share best practices for patient care
- Worked in both roles of Charge Nurse and STAR Nurse
- Assumed role of ICU representative for 3 Wishes Project
Registered Nurse (HVCC)
Baystate Medical Center
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Assisted with invasive CVICU procedures, such as central line placements and pulmonary artery catheter insertions, ensuring aseptic technique and patient comfort throughout the process.
- Demonstrated proficiency in titrating vasoactive medications according to physician orders while closely monitoring hemodynamic parameters for early detection of adverse effects or trends that may require intervention or escalation of care.
- Recovered patients post valve replacement and CABG surgeries.
- Managed balloon pumps, Swans, a-lines, chest tubes, central lines and other complex medical equipment, ensuring optimal patient safety.
Registered Nurse (Telemetry)
Backus Hospital
10.2019 - 09.2022
- Provided care to adult patients in the acute tele/med setting
- Specialized in treating cardiac conditions and interpreting cardiac rhythms
- Worked in collaboration with the interprofessional team as a staff nurse and charge nurse
- Possessed knowledge in caring for patients pre and post pacemaker placement, cardiac catheterization, and stress tests
- Operated telemetry equipment safely while adhering to infection control protocols
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatment interventions and adjusted care plans as needed
- Acted as preceptor for new nursing staff and students during their orientation period
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Charter Oak State College
New Britian, CT05.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Three Rivers Community College
Norwich, CT05.2019
Skills
- Ultrasound IV Placement
- Charge Nurse
- Emergency Response
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Nursing Preceptor
- Interpersonal Communication
- Ventilator Management
- Critical Thinking
- Epic Software
- Cerner Software
- Microsoft Office
- Medical Device Management
Certification
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, 11/30/2027
- ACLS/BLS, American Heart Association, 09/30/25
- Registered Nurse, State of Connecticut Department of Public Health, 03/31/26
- Registered Nurse, Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing, 03/31/26
Accomplishments
- Member of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (current)
- Committee Lead for Unit Shared Governance (2023-2024)
- ICU Representative of 3 Wishes Project (current)
Timeline
Registered Nurse (HVCC)
Baystate Medical Center
08.2024 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse (ICU)
MidState Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse (Telemetry)
Backus Hospital
10.2019 - 09.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Three Rivers Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Charter Oak State College
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