Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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DeAnne Smith

Marietta,GA

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Community Education Coordinator; Women's Services

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
08.2018 - Current
  • Recruited trained, and supervised diverse team of educators to support program delivery and enhance participant experiences.
  • Created and distributed informational materials that highlighted maternity education programs to attract prospective participants.
  • Utilized technology platforms effectively in designing interactive online courses accessible beyond traditional classroom settings.
  • Customized curriculum content to meet specific needs of various demographics within community and promote inclusion.
  • Improved participant satisfaction rates by regularly evaluating program effectiveness and incorporating feedback into future initiatives.
  • Facilitated ongoing communication between stakeholders by maintaining up-to-date website, social media presence, and newsletter distribution.
  • Scheduled educational activities, faculty lectures and departmental events to drive mission and values of institution.

Unit Based Educator; Labor and Delivery

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
10.2017 - 08.2018
  • Collaborated with colleagues and management to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
  • Built relationships and communicated with nursing management to provide best learning environment for nursing staff.
  • Organized on-boarding of new employees and monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
  • Provided constructive feedback and peer coached when necessary, empowering staff to take ownership of their learning and professional success.
  • Mentored nurse preceptors in best practices for teaching, leading to increased confidence and effectiveness for both preceptors and new nurses.
  • Organized quarterly skills days for continuing education for nursing staff keeping skills at high-level to optimize patient outcomes.

Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
01.2007 - 08.2018
  • Provided total patient care to antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum patients on a high-acuity fast-paced L&D unit.
  • Served as pre-op, circulator, and post-op nurse for scheduled, urgent, and emergency cesarean births as well as other obstetric surgeries.
  • Educated patients on labor process to collaborate with patient and physician to deliver high-quality care and patient satisfaction.
  • Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
  • Participated in nurse mentor program to empower new nurses.
  • Exhibited strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.
  • Served as charge nurse when appropriate, managing diverse personalities in high-acuity patient population.


Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Rex Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2007

Same duties as above

Staff Nurse

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
07.2000 - 01.2006

Same duties as above.

Clinical Partner; Postpartum Unit

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
12.1998 - 07.2000
  • Facilitated smooth discharges for patients transitioning from hospital to home; provided essential health education to promote continued recovery.
  • Contributed to effective team communication by participating in daily hand-off reports, department meetings, and shift changes.
  • Ensured patient comfort by promptly addressing concerns, maintaining proper positioning, and administering pain management interventions as directed by the nursing staff.
  • Enhanced patient care by meticulously monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Decreased nurse workload by proactively addressing patient concerns and promptly escalating critical issues when necessary.

Dance Team Member

Atlanta Hawks
08.1995 - 06.1998
  • Fostered a positive environment among teammates by providing encouragement whenever needed.
  • Participated in community outreach events, promoting the dance team''s presence and positive impact within the local area.
  • Exhibited professionalism at all times, both on-stage during performances as well as off-stage when interacting with other teams or event staff members.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Georgia Baptist College of Nursing
Atlanta
06.2000

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta
06.1995

Skills

  • Adult Education
  • Educational leadership
  • Curriculum coordination
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Public Speaking
  • Presentation Skills
  • Remote Learning
  • Program Management

Accomplishments

  • Recently recognized as a Piedmont Outstanding Woman during Women's History Month (article available upon request)
  • Self-directed transition to virtual learning to deliver Maternity education to patients during COVID-19 pandemic that went global
  • Created New Parent Support Group program during COVID-19 pandemic
  • Guest speaker at Clinical Guidance Council meeting to provide education and resources to OB/GYNs
  • Preceptor of the Year Nominee

Certification

  • Certified; Childbirth Educator - 2001-present
  • Certified; Inpatient Obstetrics - 2007-present
  • Certified; BLS Instructor - 1998-present
  • Certified; Perinatal Mental Health - 2023-present

Timeline

Community Education Coordinator; Women's Services

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
08.2018 - Current

Unit Based Educator; Labor and Delivery

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
10.2017 - 08.2018

Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
01.2007 - 08.2018

Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Rex Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2007

Staff Nurse

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
07.2000 - 01.2006

Clinical Partner; Postpartum Unit

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
12.1998 - 07.2000

Dance Team Member

Atlanta Hawks
08.1995 - 06.1998

Master of Science - Nursing

Georgia Baptist College of Nursing

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Georgia Institute of Technology
DeAnne Smith