Corie Smith
Cooper City,FL
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with nine years of diverse experience in direct patient care, care coordination and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Operating Room specialty. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Urgent Care
Baptist Health
04.2021 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Baptist Health Surgery Center Plantation
10.2020 - Current
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently following proper surgical protocols and procedures.
- Reduced risk of infection through rigorous adherence to aseptic techniques during surgeries.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Contributed to increased patient satisfaction scores by delivering compassionate care and effective communication throughout the perioperative process.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for seamless coordination of preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care.
- Increased efficiency in the operating room by effectively managing resources, including equipment, supplies, and personnel.
- Facilitated smooth transitions from preoperative area to OR and recovery units, ensuring continuity of care throughout the surgical process.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all phases of perioperative nursing care, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and aiding in quality improvement initiatives.
- Mentored new OR nurses through one-on-one training sessions and ongoing support, fostering professional growth and development within the team.
Registered Nurse Clinician, Operating Room
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
07.2017 - 10.2020
- Optimized operating room scheduling by coordinating closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals involved in surgical cases.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for seamless coordination of preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care.
- Streamlined communication between surgical team members by utilizing effective strategies to relay critical information during high-stress situations.
- Increased efficiency in the operating room by effectively managing resources, including equipment, supplies, and personnel.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently following proper surgical protocols and procedures.
- Reduced risk of infection through rigorous adherence to aseptic techniques during surgeries.
- Served as a reliable resource for colleagues seeking guidance on complex clinical situations, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment within the OR team.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Cleveland Clinic Florida
06.2015 - 07.2017
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently following proper surgical protocols and procedures.
- Reduced risk of infection through rigorous adherence to aseptic techniques during surgeries.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for seamless coordination of preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care.
- Increased efficiency in the operating room by effectively managing resources, including equipment, supplies, and personnel.
- Facilitated smooth transitions from preoperative area to OR and recovery units, ensuring continuity of care throughout the surgical process.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all phases of perioperative nursing care, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and aiding in quality improvement initiatives.
- Increased patient comfort during surgery preparation by addressing concerns proactively and demonstrating empathetic bedside manner.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Contributed to increased patient satisfaction scores by delivering compassionate care and effective communication throughout the perioperative process.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida Career College - Miami
Miami, FL06.2015
Associate of Arts - Communications
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL12.2006
Skills
- Patient Management
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Medication Administration
- Procedure Preparations
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Medical Assessment
- Wound Care
- Precepting
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Urgent Care
Baptist Health
04.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Baptist Health Surgery Center Plantation
10.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse Clinician, Operating Room
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
07.2017 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Cleveland Clinic Florida
06.2015 - 07.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida Career College - Miami
Associate of Arts - Communications
Broward College
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