Deandra Robinson-Smith RN, BSN, MBA
Ocala,Florida
Summary
A compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with an extensive career in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination within high-pressure environments. Skilled in maintaining composure under stress and adeptly managing difficult patients and situations. Builds strong rapport with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful demeanor, and superior customer service. Boasts a decade of experience across various healthcare settings, specializing in trauma ICU and neurovascular ICU. Proficient in devising comprehensive care plans and orchestrating patient care via interdisciplinary teamwork. Exhibits proficiency in addressing the physical, psychosocial, developmental, and educational needs of neurological patients and their families. Possesses strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities, with exceptional problem-solving and time management skills. Well-organized, efficient, and committed to exceeding expectations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital
2021.04 - Current
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Remained calm during high-stress and critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real time.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Supervised ateam of 5 nurses and 2 clinical nursing assistants.
- Cared for up to two patients during the shift and through ventilator management.
- Directed day-to-day nursing and operational functions for a 10-bed nursing neuro ICU, ensuring exceptional care delivery when developing well-rounded nursing teams.
Registered Nurse
Advent Health Ocala
2021.02 - 2021.09
- Local Contract
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse
Seven Rivers Medical Centre
2020.10 - 2021.01
Registered Nurse
Ocala Regional Medical Centre
2015.05 - 2020.10
- TICU, SICU, MICU
Registered Nurse
Lakewood Ranch Medical Centre
2020.07 - 2020.08
Registered Nurse
Kindred Hospital
2012.01 - 2015.09
- Long Term Acute Care
Registered Nurse
Ocala Regional Medical Centre
2013.04 - 2015.05
- Trauma Progressive Care
Registered Nurse
Citrus Memorial Hospital
2012.03 - 2013.04
- Cardiovascular Progressive Care
Registered Nurse
Cornwall Regional Hospital
2008.01 - 2009.05
Education
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
Walden University
Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 5540109.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of The West Indies
Jamaica09.2008
High School Diploma -
Westwood High School
Trelawny, Jamaica07.2005
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Clinical Documentation- Cerner/ Meditech/ Protouch/ Epic /Expanse
- Patient Management
- Health Promotion
- Nursing staff leadership
Certification
- Registered Nurse, RN 9336549, Florida Expired: 4/30/2025
- Basic Life Support Certification, American Heart Association, Expired : 09/30/2024
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Expired : 09/30/2024
- ENLS - Emergency Neurological Life Support - Expired 11/8/25
- Bachelors of Science in Nursing
- Master of Business Administration
Contracts
- Lakewood Ranch Medical Centre, 07/24/2020, 08/07/2020
- Seven Rivers Medical Centre, 10/15/2020, 01/30/2021
- Advent Health Ocala (Local Contract), 02/10/2021, 09/27/2021
Affiliations
- American Association Critical Care Nurse Association
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital
2021.04 - Current
Registered Nurse
Advent Health Ocala
2021.02 - 2021.09
Registered Nurse
Seven Rivers Medical Centre
2020.10 - 2021.01
Registered Nurse
Lakewood Ranch Medical Centre
2020.07 - 2020.08
Registered Nurse
Ocala Regional Medical Centre
2015.05 - 2020.10
Registered Nurse
Ocala Regional Medical Centre
2013.04 - 2015.05
Registered Nurse
Citrus Memorial Hospital
2012.03 - 2013.04
Registered Nurse
Kindred Hospital
2012.01 - 2015.09
Registered Nurse
Cornwall Regional Hospital
2008.01 - 2009.05
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of The West Indies
High School Diploma -
Westwood High School
- Registered Nurse, RN 9336549, Florida Expired: 4/30/2025
- Basic Life Support Certification, American Heart Association, Expired : 09/30/2024
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Expired : 09/30/2024
- ENLS - Emergency Neurological Life Support - Expired 11/8/25
- Bachelors of Science in Nursing
- Master of Business Administration
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