De Adrienne' Smith
Katy,Texas
Summary
Professional Registered Nurse, Post-Surgical Unit ,with experience characterized by honesty, integrity, strong work ethic, adaptability, and a desire to provide compassionate and patient-centered care. Demonstrates acute understanding of nursing and its issues, prevailing as a strong advocate for patients, families and nursing.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
The Woman's Hospital of Texas
Houston, TX
07.2023 - Current
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards of professional conduct.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Developed positive relationships with patients to ensure quality holistic care was provided throughout the hospital stay.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
CLINICAL NURSE
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Documented and evaluated patient progress toward attainment of expected outcomes.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients per doctor orders.
- Monitored, recorded and reported symptoms or changes in patients' condition to doctor.
- Assisted with discharge planning and follow-up care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times by listening attentively and responding compassionately.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Collaborated with other health care professionals and service providers to drive optimal patient care.
PATIENT SERVICES COORDINATOR
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX
09.2008 - 01.2023
- Performed administrative tasks such as filing paperwork, answering phones, and organizing charts
- Ordered and stocked patient care supplies
- Assisted with answering and responding to call lights
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations when handling confidential patient information
- Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills while addressing patient inquiries and resolving complaints.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Houston12-2022
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE, PSYCHOLOGY - Criminal Justice
University of Houston - Downtown
Houston, TX05-1998
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Effective Communication
- Prioritization
- Direct and Compassionate Patient Care
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Intake and Discharge
- Catheter Monitoring
- Laparasopic Procedures Familiarity
- Attention to Detail
- Colostomy Care Familiarity
- Medication and IV Administration
- Professionalism
- Meditech/Epic Usage
Certification
- Texas Board Of Nursing License #1103735
- American Red Cross, BLS
- American Red Cross, ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
The Woman's Hospital of Texas
07.2023 - Current
CLINICAL NURSE
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
02.2023 - 05.2023
PATIENT SERVICES COORDINATOR
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
09.2008 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE, PSYCHOLOGY - Criminal Justice
University of Houston - Downtown
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