Years of nursing professional experience
Courtney Smith
Cathedral City,California
Summary
Emerging Registered Nurse Educator motivated to leverage academic success and clinical training to fulfill nursing role. Excels in patient relationship building and care team collaboration. Excellent knowledge of industry protocols and best practices. Adaptable individual skilled in communicating with and engaging individuals from diverse backgrounds. Seeks opportunity to help nursing students with transforming educational and personal outlooks. Calm and productive under pressure for positive support.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Desert Regional Medical Center
Palm Springs , Ca
2019.12 - Current
- Mentored more than 45 student and junior nurses, building confidence and competence to ensure outstanding patient provisions
- Complied with quality healthcare standards to uphold hospital reputation.
- Participated in health education programmes and nurse education activities in clinical and community settings.
- Built positive, professional relationships with students through effective communication and behaviour management, aiding continued academic and personal development.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of student safeguarding procedures, to provide effective care and maintain compliance with Desert Regional Medical Center policies.
Registere Nurse
Bella Terra Home Health and Hospice
Corona , California
2021.08 - Current
- Developed and educated new hires with detailed and comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with clinical teams.
- Used outstanding planning and prioritisation abilities to safely care for 10 patients.
- Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
- Attended internal multi-disciplinary meetings and built partnerships to support highest standards of care.
- Enforced adherence to data protection policies, safeguarding sensitive information.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Desert Regional Medical Center
Palm Springs , California
2019.12 - 2021.08
- Provided patients and families with emotional support.
- Maintained safe conditions within facility and other related areas.
- Created and maintained safe living environment for patients, and helped facilitate activities of daily living (ADL).
- Provided hands-on nursing care to patients under direct supervision and in alignment with medical centre's policies and procedures.
- enforced policies and procedures.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Vibra Rehabilitation Hospital
Rancho Mirage , CA
Dec 2018 - Dec 2019
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing- Education
West Coast University
Anaheim, California 2021.11 -
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Ontario, CaliforniaGeneral Education
College of the Desert
Palm Desert, CaliforniaSkills
- Patient-centred care
- Patient education
- Outstanding communication
- Mentoring
- Course content development
- Curriculum Development
- Evidence-based Teaching
Languages
English
Fluent
Certification
- Advance Life Support (ALCS) Certification by the American Heart Association, 01/2025
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification by the American Heart Association, 01/2025
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification by the American Heart Association, 02/2024
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), 03/2024
- NIHSS, 03/2024
- ·Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC), 02/2027
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), 04/2027
References
- Michelle Ingersoll Fill in Clinical Manager, BSN, RN Desert Regional Medical Center email: michelleingersoll@hotmail.com Phone # 909-636-2483
- Robin Pierce Director of patient care, BSN, RN, Bella Terra Home health and Hospice email: rnpierce07@gmail.com Phone # 951-703-8827
- Amy Wilcox Clinical Manager, BSN, RN Bella Terra Home health and Hospice email: xxascottxx@aol.com Phone # 951-3068483
- Sherry Elliott MSN-Ed, RN, Colleague, Desert Regional Medical Center email: sherry.elliott@tenethealth.com Phone # 760-799-9765
- Kristina Mariscal BSN, RN Colleague, Desert Regional Medical Center email: kmariscal@collegeofthedesert.edu Phone # 619-569-5661
Timeline
Master of Science - Nursing- Education
West Coast University
2021.11 -
Registere Nurse
Bella Terra Home Health and Hospice
2021.08 - Current
Registered Nurse
Desert Regional Medical Center
2019.12 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Desert Regional Medical Center
2019.12 - 2021.08
Certified Nursing Assistant
Vibra Rehabilitation Hospital
Dec 2018 - Dec 2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
General Education
College of the Desert
- Advance Life Support (ALCS) Certification by the American Heart Association, 01/2025
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification by the American Heart Association, 01/2025
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification by the American Heart Association, 02/2024
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), 03/2024
- NIHSS, 03/2024
- ·Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC), 02/2027
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), 04/2027
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