Davia Smith
Summerville,OR
Summary
Highly experienced critical care registered nurse with over 10 years of expertise in neuro, surgical, surgical trauma, medical, and cardiac ICU. Leveraging extensive upper management skills gained from a previous career in diamontology/gemology to bring a unique perspective to patient care. Recognized for providing culturally competent care, excelling in delivering thorough, precise, and accurate client service while maintaining an exceptional bedside manner. Experienced with staff management, conflict resolution, and operational oversight. Utilizes effective communication and leadership skills to maintain smooth facility operations. Knowledge of regulatory compliance and team coordination to ensure safe and efficient working environment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Store Manager
Discount Diamonds
01.1999
- Managed a team of 6 people
- Completed all purchases from the manufacture
- Completed all hiring, promoting, and disciplinary actions
- Completed scheduling
- 1 of 2 key holder
House Supervisor
GRH
01.2025 - Current
- Staff Management
- Coordinate patient care
- Manage hospital care and policies
- Train Staff
- Communicate effectively
- Control emergent situations
- Optimize workflows
- Resolve conflicts
- Allocate resources efficiently
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
CHI Saint Anthony
07.2024 - Current
- PALS Certified
- ACLS Certified
- TNCC (Certification needs renewal)
- NIHSS Certified
- Sepsis champion
- Provide excellent care to all patients
- Management of vasoactive infusions
- Management of arterial lines
- Management of central lines
- Insertions of indwelling foley catheters and intravenous lines
- Fire/Burn Certification
- Charge Nurse
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
GRH
10.2024 - 01.2025
- PALS Certified
- ACLS Certified
- TNCC (Certification needs renewal)
- NIHSS Certified
- Sepsis champion
- Provide excellent care to all patients
- Management of vasoactive infusions
- Management of arterial lines
- Management of central lines
- Insertions of indwelling foley catheters and intravenous lines
- Fire/Burn Certification
- Charge Nurse
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
10.2022 - 07.2024
- Company Overview: -California Hospital Medical Center - CHI Saint Anthony
- PALS Certified
- ACLS Certified
- TNCC Certified
- NIHSS Certified
- Sepsis champion
- Provide excellent care to all patients
- Management of vasoactive infusions
- Management of arterial lines
- Management of central lines
- Insertions of indwelling foley catheters and intravenous lines
- Fire/Burn Certification
- House Supervisor (CHMC)
- Charge Nurse (CHMC, CHI)
- Code Blue Champion (CHMC)
- -California Hospital Medical Center - CHI Saint Anthony
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
GRH
01.2021 - 10.2022
- PALS Certified
- ACLS Certified
- TNCC Certified
- NIHSS Certified
- Sepsis champion
- Provide excellent care to all patients
- Management of vasoactive infusions
- Management of arterial lines
- Management of central lines
- Insertions of indwelling foley catheters and intravenous lines
Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
SHMC Riverbend
01.2018 - 10.2022
- ACLS Certified
- BLS Certified
- TNCC Certified
- NIHSS
- Co-Chair of the Unit Based Council
- Provide excellent care to all patients
- Management of vasoactive infusions
- Management of arterial lines
- Management of central lines
- Management of transducers and sheaths
- Insertions of indwelling foley catheters and IV’s
Advanced Care Partner
UCHealth
12.2016 - 12.2017
- IV starts
- Foley insertions and removals
- Rectal tube insertions and removals
- Provide excellent care to STICU patients
- Constant learning and incorporation of bedside nursing practice
Accelerated BSN Program
Denver School of Nursing
01.2016 - 01.2017
- 3.55 GPA
- Dean’s List all quarters
- National Student Nurses Association Member
Pre-Nursing
Metropolitan State University
01.2014 - 01.2016
- 3.99 GPA
- President’s List all semesters
Diamond Manager
Sterling Jewelers
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Managed a team of 25+ employees
- Achieved sales goals and service performance requirements of $4 million annually
- Ensured superior customer experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy, and resolving problems on the spot
- Recruited and cross-trained other managers
- Facilitated interdepartmental communication
- Ensured compliance, staff, and scheduling were adequate for business
- Implemented training course for new recruits — speeding profitability
Customer Service Manager
Lowes Home Improvement
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Recruit and hire top talent
- Ensure that inventory remained accurate for warehouse demands
- Ensure efficient and smooth customer service took place
- Complete schedule
- Complete one on ones, deliver merits, and disciplinary actions
Fine/Fashion Jewelry Manager
Nordstrom
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Managed staff of 12+ sales associates, 2 team leads
- Interviewed job candidates and made all staffing decisions
- Made all cash deposits
- Promoted from team leader to assistant manager within 12 months
- Hired, trained, and evaluated personnel in sales and marketing
- Reordered inventory and worked side by side with buyers
- Completed profit and loss reports
- Scheduled and led weekly store and department meetings for all employees
- Reported pertinent information directly to the District Manager
- Planned budgets and authorized payments and merchandise returns
- Assigned employees to specific duties to best meet the needs of the store
Fragrance Consultant
Dillard’s
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Wrote sales slips and contracts
- Responded to customer questions and requests in a prompt and efficient manner
- Greeted customers in a timely fashion while quickly determining their needs
- Engaged with customer in a clear and friendly manner
- Built relationships with customers to increase the likelihood of repeat business
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Denver College of Nursing
Denver, CO01.2017
Pre-nursing -
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO01.2017
Skills
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Fast and adaptable learner
- Dependable and Reliable
- Team player
- Seeking longevity
- Critical Thinking Ability
- Professional Composure
- Great problem solving skills
- Excellent follow through
- Crisis Management
- Crisis response
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- BLS Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association, La Grande, OR, 01/2026
- PALS Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association, La Grande, OR, 09/2025
- ACLS Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association, 01/2026
- NIHSS Certification, 07/2025
- TNCC, 03/31/2022
- Oregon RN license, 201710497RN, 04/2025
- California RN license, 95226726
Personal Information
Title: RN, BSN
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
House Supervisor
GRH
01.2025 - Current
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
GRH
10.2024 - 01.2025
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
CHI Saint Anthony
07.2024 - Current
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
10.2022 - 07.2024
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
GRH
01.2021 - 10.2022
Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
SHMC Riverbend
01.2018 - 10.2022
Advanced Care Partner
UCHealth
12.2016 - 12.2017
Accelerated BSN Program
Denver School of Nursing
01.2016 - 01.2017
Pre-Nursing
Metropolitan State University
01.2014 - 01.2016
Diamond Manager
Sterling Jewelers
01.2007 - 01.2012
Customer Service Manager
Lowes Home Improvement
01.2005 - 01.2006
Fine/Fashion Jewelry Manager
Nordstrom
01.2001 - 01.2005
Assistant Store Manager
Discount Diamonds
01.1999
Fragrance Consultant
Dillard’s
01.1999 - 01.2001
Pre-nursing -
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Denver College of Nursing
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