Courtney Smith
Memphis,TN
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional with 25+ years of proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, care coordination and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Nurse Navigator
Methodist Cancer Institute
03.2023 - 07.2024
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing emotional support, education, and resources throughout cancer treatment process.
- Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care by actively seeking feedback from patients, families, and colleagues to continually improve professional practice.
- Assess to identify high-risk patients and possible barriers to care to improve patient outcomes
Clinical Coordinator RN
Regional One Health
02.2020 - 02.2023
- Served as a resource for ambulatory staff and providers.
- Worked as the Liaison between patients and the multiple disciplines involved in their care.
- Responsible for coordinating the daily clinic activities for delivery of ambulatory nursing care to the patients.
Clinic RN
Regional One Health
10.2018 - 02.2020
- Verified work of subordinates against quality guidelines.
- Planned and implemented patient care to treat conditions or mitigate symptoms.
- Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
Staff RN
Methodist Germantown Hospital
02.2010 - 10.2018
- Provided nursing care and management of medical, oncology and post-op gynecology patients
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
Staff RN
Methodist South Hospital
03.2006 - 02.2010
- Responsible for care and monitoring of patients with cardiac related health problems
- Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA12.1998
Skills
- Staffing Assignments
- Electronic Charting
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- New Staff Orientation
- Staff Training
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- IV Administration
- Patient Care Assessment
- Compassionate and Caring
- Team Player
- Critical Thinking
- Delegation
Certification
BLS certified
Timeline
RN Nurse Navigator
Methodist Cancer Institute
03.2023 - 07.2024
Clinical Coordinator RN
Regional One Health
02.2020 - 02.2023
Clinic RN
Regional One Health
10.2018 - 02.2020
Staff RN
Methodist Germantown Hospital
02.2010 - 10.2018
Staff RN
Methodist South Hospital
03.2006 - 02.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grambling State University
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