Danielle Smith R.N., B.S.N
Worthington,OH
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nursing professional bringing 22+ years of experience and knowledge of patient care in a medical/surgical environment. Progressive career history in pre admission testing for surgical patients obtaining health history, educate and prepare for upcoming surgery. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Integrative Health Coach Certified and motivated to help improve the lives of individuals and prevent or improve chronic disease. Leverages in-depth knowledge of movement, nutrition and health conditions to guide clients in building better habits to foster new results. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing clients current and future needs.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mount Carmel New Albany Surgical Hospital
New Albany, OH
07.2011 - Current
- Phone call to team of patients for collection of medical history while documenting in patient record.
- Educate team of patients on pre surgical instructions of which includes medications to take surrounding surgery.
- Provide safety for each patient during review of data collection and act appropriately
- Teaching and encouraging patients how to improve lifestyle choices as appropriate
- Assessing patients social and functional needs. Collaborating with case managers to facilitate discharge planning/needs
- Interact with patients, families, staff and hospital department to deliver high level of customer service
- Chart prep and review for teams of patients preparing them for elective surgery.
- Orientate new nurses learning pre admission testing skills
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
Fitness Coach
Beachbody
Worthington, OH
11.2014 - 08.2018
- Provided coaching about healthy lifestyle strategies.
- Modified workout plans according to fitness levels and medical considerations.
- Created individualized exercise, nutrition and strength and conditioning programs to facilitate weight loss and encourage healthy lifestyle.
- Developed strong member relationships with caring and collaborative approach.
- Consulted with clients to define personal health needs, formulate effective fitness, nutritional or rehabilitation plans and improve overall well-being.
- Motivated clients to achieve their personal fitness goals through developing and modifying routines.
- Educated clients on effective ways to exercise while on business travel, at home and on vacation.
- Informed clients about nutrition, lifestyle issues, and weight control.
- Provide accountability in a supportive environment utilizing social media
Registered Nurse
Mount Carmel New Albany Surgical Hospital
New Albany, OH
07.2006 - 07.2011
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care for as many as 6 patients each day in high-volume acute setting.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Act as Charge Nurse for the unit and oversee and manage all events on the unit per shift
Registered Nurse
American Mobile
Travel Nurse
01.2001 - 05.2006
Education
Certified - Integrative Health Coach
Duke University
Durham, NC01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Carmel College of Nursing
Columbus, OH05.1999
Skills
- Lifestyle coaching
- Relationship development
- Healthy living role model
- Highly motivating
- Nutrition principles
- Critical thinking
- Safety techniques
- Patient and family education
- Clinical documentation
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Electronic Charting
- Patient Education
- Patient confidentiality
- Strong clinical judgment
- Problem Solver
- Works independently/flexible
Additional Information
AC LS certified
BLS certified
RN Safety Committee Member
Ohio Board Of Nursing accredited since 1999
Timeline
Fitness Coach
Beachbody
11.2014 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse
Mount Carmel New Albany Surgical Hospital
07.2011 - Current
Registered Nurse
Mount Carmel New Albany Surgical Hospital
07.2006 - 07.2011
Registered Nurse
American Mobile
01.2001 - 05.2006
Certified - Integrative Health Coach
Duke University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Carmel College of Nursing
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