Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Clinical and Medical Experience
Certification
Volunteer
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Darryian Smith , BSN

Houston

Summary

Graduate Nursing Student with nurse extern experience in the float pool and critical care units, as well as hospice nursing experience. Strong foundation in patient-centered care, evidence-based practice, and clinical decision-making. Demonstrates effective communication, adaptability, and teamwork in fast-paced, high-acuity environments, with a commitment to safety, quality outcomes, and professional growth.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Nurse Extern

HCA Healthcare
Houston, TX
04.2025 - Current
  • Gained hands-on experience in the float pool, rotating through Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, ICU, IMCU, CVICU, Stroke Unit, and Emergency Room, developing strong time management and prioritization skills.

Hospice Aide

Private Home
Houston, TX
07.2024 - 12.2024
  • Assisted in providing care to 5+ patients, including personal hygiene, mobility, and comfort measures
  • Supported symptom management and monitored patient needs under RN supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree - Nursing

Denver College of Nursing
TX
12.2025

High school - undefined

Plano East Sr High School
Plano, TX
07.2017

Skills

  • Patient-centered care
  • Strong communication
  • Team collaboration

Clinical and Medical Experience

Foundations of Nursing Clinical – Park Manor, Houston, TX | 96 hours

Med-Surgical – Memorial Hermann Southeast, Houston, TX 132 hours

Med Surgical 2 - HCA Clearlake

Pediatrics – The Woman’s Hospital of Texas Houston, TX 60 hours

OB – HCA Women’s, Houston, Tx 96 hours

Community Health – Heritage Clinic, Houston, Tx 96 hours

Capstone / Critical Care Experience – HCA Clear Lake: CVICU / ICU / CCU 144 hours

Certification

Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)

Volunteer

  • APPNA South Texas Free Health Fair – Houston, TX | May 4, 2025
    Offered free community health screenings
  • Legacy Community Health HealthFest – Stafford/Houston, TX | January 10, 2025
  • Sunnyside Fall Bash Block Party & Health Fair – Houston, TX | September 20, 2025

Timeline

Student Nurse Extern

HCA Healthcare
04.2025 - Current

Hospice Aide

Private Home
07.2024 - 12.2024

High school - undefined

Plano East Sr High School

Bachelor's degree - Nursing

Denver College of Nursing