Corey Smith
Demotte,IN
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Ability to adapt in changes of acuity or unfamiliar environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse
Powers Health
Munster, Indiana
07.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Supported families during times of illness or injury by providing emotional support and assistance with decision making processes.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills when needed.
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Responded quickly and effectively to changes in condition or response to treatment.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
Registered Nurse
Northwest Health Porter
Valparaiso, Indiana
06.2023 - 07.2025
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Adherence to pre and post op procedures and orders.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Therapeutic communication with patients
- Fill in charge nurse 1.5 years
- EKG 12 lead trained
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Patient Care Technician
Franciscan Health Crown Point
Crown Point, Indiana
01.2017 - 06.2023
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care services.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Performed EKGs and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Valparaiso, IN05-2023
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Electronic medical records
- Infection control
- Patient education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Charge nurse responsibilities
- Vital sign monitoring
- Emergency response
- Emotional support
- Self-care instruction
- Regulatory compliance
- Preop and post op ortho care
- Training new nurses
- Indirect patient care
- Performing ekgs
- Personal care needs
Certification
- RN license
- BLS certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nurse
Powers Health
07.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Northwest Health Porter
06.2023 - 07.2025
Patient Care Technician
Franciscan Health Crown Point
01.2017 - 06.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana