Constance Smalling
North Port,Florida
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse with a robust background in cardiac and dialysis care, notably at ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte. Excelled in patient assessments, medication administration, and leading teams. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and patient advocacy, enhancing recovery outcomes. Skilled in complex problem-solving and staff mentorship, embodying a proactive and compassionate approach to patient care. Known for collaborative work with with medical teams to deliver high quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Working as a team play on Cardiac Interventional Unit. Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary. Removal of arterial and venous sheaths post including cardiac catheterization , pacemakers, watchman, and of embolism.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Charge nurse and a preceptor for new employees.
Registered Nurse
Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center
03.2015 - 09.2021
- Administered dialysis treatments in the acute and chronic setting. While closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Preceptor for current and new employees. In charge of the unit when the charge nurse was off.
Registered Nurse
St. Catherine's Of Sienna Hospital
03.2017 - 11.2020
- Administered dialysis treatment in the acute and chronic setting. Safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Charge nurse and preceptor for new employees.
Registered Nurse
Catholic Home Care
01.2014 - 02.2015
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
07.1998 - 01.2014
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Started in 1998 as nurses aide, !999 became a specialty float in the hospital, the accepted a position on step down and the became a dialysis nurse.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation of the buttonhole for fistula.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Suffolk Community College Brentwood Campus
Brentwood, NY06-1999
Skills
- Strong patient assessments skill
- Medication and IV administration Cannulation of fistula, grafts and access of central line and pemacath
- Patient monitoring, vital signs, A lines, and Telemetry
- Nursing staff leadership, team player and preceptor
- Chronic disease management
- Complex Problem-solving
- Patient and family advocacy
- Strong clinical judgment
- Chart updating
Timeline
Registered Nurse
ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte
11.2022 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse
St. Catherine's Of Sienna Hospital
03.2017 - 11.2020
Registered Nurse
Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center
03.2015 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse
Catholic Home Care
01.2014 - 02.2015
Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
07.1998 - 01.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Suffolk Community College Brentwood Campus
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