Curissa Smith
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Conscientious Operating Room Travel Nurse offering 15+ years of experience in healthcare. Known for excellent bedside manner and efficient communication with colleagues. Knowledgeable in standard OR procedures and OR equipment.
Experienced in a variety of procedures including General, Orthopedic, Ophthalmology, ENT, Urology, Podiatry and Gynecology.
Cross trained to circulate and scrub Endoscopy and pain procedures.
Proficient in Cerner, Meditech and Epic charting software
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Atrium Healthcare
Charlotte, NC
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, CA
07.2022 - Current
- 13 week travel contracts
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse
Faststaff Travel Nursing
01.2022 - Current
- 13 week travel contracts
- Verified patient information to make licensed staff aware of relevant health factors.
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse
Medely Travel Nursing
03.2020 - Current
- Per diem and travel contracts 4-13 weeks
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse
Atrium Healthcare
09.2018 - 09.2021
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- 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.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
Registered Nurse
Novant Health, Inc
07.2014 - 07.2021
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
- Used EPIC to process patient information and provide access to relevant data for licensed practitioners.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Verified patient information to make licensed staff aware of relevant health factors.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Registered Nurse
Carolinas Medical Center Northeast
03.2009 - 08.2015
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
Concord, NC12.2008
Skills
- Accurate Documentation
- Procedure Assistance
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Decision Making
- Instrument Sterilization
- Medication Administration
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Surgical Assistance
Certification
CNOR
ACLS
PALS
BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Atrium Healthcare
06.2023 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Faststaff Travel Nursing
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Medely Travel Nursing
03.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Atrium Healthcare
09.2018 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse
Novant Health, Inc
07.2014 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse
Carolinas Medical Center Northeast
03.2009 - 08.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences