DEBORAH SMITH, RN-BC
Lawrenceville,GA
Summary
Dependable employee with top strengths in high quality Patient Care Service, Communication, and Leadership, seeking to secure a Career position within a Progressive Medical Unit that will allow me to continue utilizing my Nursing skills, and Strengths with room for Growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff RN III-Float Pool (WEO)
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
Lawrenceville, GA
01.2024 - Current
- Demonstrate Nurse expertise, flexibility, and resilience while floating to various Medical-Surgical and Surgical units within the hospital
- Precept novice and experienced Nurses as needed
Clinical Supervisor Oncology-Med-Surgical Unit
Northside Hospital Cherokee
Canton, GA
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Served as a Clinical Supervisor on a 20 bed Oncology focused Medical-Surgical Unit to include Neuro, GI, Cardiac, Respiratory, and Renal patient population
- Witnessed, administered, and conducted dosage calculations for various Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy medications via IV and PO route
- Assisted in auditing Chemotherapy administration worksheets, to include verifying dosage calculations
- Conducted weekly Safety/EOC and Patient Care Leadership rounding and assisted in Service Recovery related to any patient/family concerns/issues.
- Met with my 10 direct reports that were assigned to me individually to discuss performance status, service standards, future goals, and any deviations from safe and effective patient care, along with provided and discussed an action plan to help each employee remain a safe and competent valued member of Northside Hospital
- Prioritized and delegated Nursing staff assignments, to include floating Nursing staff to designated Medical-Surgical/Surgical units within the hospital.
- Collaborated with the Oncology, and Internal Medicine Doctors, Palliative Care Team, and Nursing staff, regarding specific goals of care for Oncology patients
Clinical Supervisor Cardiology-Med-Surgical Unit
Northside Hospital Forsyth
Cumming, GA
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Served as a Clinical Supervisor on a Cardiac focused 32 bed Medical Unit, patient population to include CHF, Pre and post care of Heart Cath patients, Pacemaker procedures, Stress tests, and other various cardiac procedures
- Prioritized and delegated Nursing staff assignments to include floating Nursing staff to designated Medical-Surgical/Surgical units within the hospital
- Met with my 10 direct reports that were assigned to me individually to discuss performance status, service standards, future goals, and any deviations from safe and effective patient care, along with provided and discussed an action plan to help each employee remain a safe and competent valued member of Northside Hospital
- Engaged and motivated Nursing staff to deliver effective and high quality patient care to help promote effective and safe outcomes
- Reported and deviations from safe and effective patient care to Manager and Leadership colleagues, and assisted with developing a corrective action plan/resolution to discuss and re-evaluate with employees
- Displayed Professionalism in conduct with communication at all times, especially when dealing with any employee relation matters, or any matters that involved a corrective action for an employee
- Performed weekend Foley Catheter and Central Line audits
- Reviewed and corrected post Heart Cath documentation with Nursing staff as needed
- Performed interactive Patient Care Leadership Rounding to assess patient and family satisfaction with Nursing care, and reported any Patient Relation issues, and concerns with Nursing care to Manager and Leadership colleagues, and assisted in Service Recovery, and resolution of concerns and issues
Charge Preceptor, RN Float Pool (WEO)
Northside Hospital Forsyth
Cumming, GA
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Served as a Relief Charge RN for various Medical-Surgical and Surgical units within the hospital as needed
- Prioritized and delegated assignments as a Relief Charge Nurse to include floating Nursing staff to designated Medical-Surgical and Surgical units within the hospital.
- Motivated Nursing staff in delivering effective and high quality patient care to help promote effective and safe patient outcomes
- Reported any deviations from safe and effective patient care to Manager/Leaders of various Medical-Surgical and Surgical units within the hospital, and assisted with resolutions
- Reviewed all patient orders, labs and test results, and collaborated with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure quality patient care outcomes
- Served as a Preceptor Registered Nurse helping to develop and train Licensed Practical Nurses using the T.S.O.P. experience designed for the Float Pool Nursing staff
- Precepted novice and experienced Nurses as needed
Staff RN III-Float Pool
Northside Hospital Forsyth
Cumming, GA
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Demonstrated Nurse expertise, flexibility, and resilience, while floating to various Medical-Surgical and Surgical units within the hospital
- Precepted Licensed Practical Nurses using the T.S.A.M. experience designed for the Float Pool Nursing staff
- Precepted novice and experienced Nurses as needed
Staff RN III-4C N.I.C.H.E. (Geriatric Unit)
Northside Hospital Forsyth
Cumming, GA
12.2020 - 07.2021
- Used Nursing process to care for, and evaluate Medical-Surgical patients to include: Focused care of the older adult patient population (65 years and older), Neuro, CHF, Renal/ESRD, GI, DM, COPD, PNA, Cancer, and Cardiac
- Entered Physician's orders using verbal/phone read back
- Inserted and maintained Foley Catheters as needed
- Performed wound care as ordered
- Assessed heart rhythms with Monitor Tech, and reported abnormalities to Physician
- Taught patients about their individual diagnosis, and had them verbalize their understanding, and perform return demonstration as needed
Nurse Clinician (WEO) COVID Contract (5E &5W)
Emory St. Joseph's Hospital
Atlanta, GA
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Served as an experienced Registered Nurse using the Nursing process to care for and evaluate Medical-Surgical patients to include: Focused care of COVID 19, CHF, Renal/ESRD, GI, DM, COPD, PNA, Cancer and Cardiac
- Served as a Relief Charge Nurse as needed
- Precepted novice and experienced Nurses as needed
- Reported any staffing issues/concerns to House Supervisor and Unit Manager
- Audited patient's charts as needed
- Conducted patient care rounds to assess patient's needs/issues or concerns to report to Unit Manager and House Supervisor as needed
- Taught patients, families, and caregivers about diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options, and disease process and management, along with lifestyle options, and had them verbalize their understanding, and perform return demonstration as needed
Staff RN III PRN- Extended Recovery Surgical Unit
Northside Hospital Forsyth
Cumming, GA
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Used Nursing process to care for and evaluate Out-Patient Surgical candidates to include: ORIF, Angiogram, ERCP, Cystoscopy Aqua Ablation Water Jet OF Prostate, XI Davinci Robotic Laparoscopic Total Hysterectomy with Urethral Sling, L3-S1 Bilateral Foraminotomy-Lumbar Laminectomy Decompression, Abdominal Myomectomy, various Plastic Surgeries, TURP, and Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
- Reviewed post-operative orders, and continuously monitored patient's post-operative vital signs
- Set up PCA and IV fluids, and managed and documented accordingly
- Managed and recorded output of surgical drains to include JP, Penrose, Hemovac, and CBI/Murphy Drip
- Contacted Physician's regarding any post-op issues/concerns, and orders for patients
- Entered Physician's orders using verbal/phone read back
- Taught and evaluated patient's understanding of their individual surgical procedures, and post care, and had them verbalized understanding, and perform return demonstration as needed
Staff RN III-CS/Relief Charge Nurse (WEO)-7 East
Northside Hospital Cherokee
Canton, GA
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Used evidence based company guidelines and policies in the use of my professional practices
- Participated in establishing quality improvement studies/practical activities for patient safety and quality measures, which included patient chart auditing
- Served as an advanced Clinical System User/Relief Charge Nurse for new employees, novice and experienced Nurses, and Nursing students, on a 40 bed unit
- Served as a liaison to the CDS and Patient Care Quality Department regarding unit based clinical systems, processing issues, and/or improvement suggestions as needed
- Demonstrated competency in clinical practice: Self direction and goal setting in management of complex patient and family issues: Appropriately utilized Nursing procedures and professional skills in response to patient care, safety, and rapidly changing patient conditions
- Provided safe and competent patient care, and used knowledge of current patient care guidelines to communicate effectively with patients, peers, colleagues, leaders and providers
- Was self sufficient in the use of competency and safety regarding the operation of unit based patient care technology; Frequently used and operated the organization's computerized information system in order to increase professional and personal computer competencies and Nursing skills
Staff RN III (WEO)- 6 East
Northside Hospital Cherokee
Canton, GA
12.2018 - 10.2019
- Used Nursing process to care for and evaluate Medical-Surgical, Cardiac, CHF, DM, Cancer, Renal and GI patient population
- Entered Physician's orders using verbal/phone read back
- Participated in assessing heart rhythms with the Monitor Tech, and reported abnormalities accordingly to Physician
- Inserted IV's as needed, and changed Central Line dressings as needed
- Inserted and maintained Foley Catheters
- Performed wound care as ordered
- Administered Flu and PNA vaccines accordingly
- Performed Peritoneal Dialysis on select patients as ordered
- Hung IV TPN and Lipid for select patients as ordered
- Taught patients about their individual diagnosis, and had them verbalize their understanding, and perform return demonstration as needed
Staff RN III (WEO) Contract- Med-Surg/Telemetry
Eastside Medical Center
Snellville, GA
07.2018 - 11.2018
- Used Nursing care process to care for and evaluate Medical-Surgical, Cardiac, CHF, PNA/Flu, DM, Para/Thoracentesis, Cancer, COPD and Renal patients
- Performed and monitored blood glucose level results, and reported abnormalities accordingly to Physician
- Activated Bair Hugger machine for patients with abnormal temperatures
- Entered Physician's orders using verbal/phone read-back
- Inserted IV's as needed, changed Central Line dressings accordingly
- Inserted and maintained Foley Catheters
- Hung IV TPN and Lipids for selected patients as ordered
- Taught patients about their individual diagnosis, and had them verbalize their understanding, and perform return demonstration as needed
Registered Nurse (Contract)-Med-Surg/Telemetry 4S
Northeast Georgia Health System
Gainesville, GA
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Used Nursing process to care for and evaluate Medical-Surgical, Cardiac, CHF, PNA, DM, Para/Thoracentesis, COPD, and Renal patients
- Performed and monitored blood glucose level results, and reported abnormalities accordingly to Physician
- Activated Bair Hugger machine for patients with abnormal low temperatures
- Monitored Murphy drips/CBI on selected patients
- Entered Physician's orders using verbal/phone read-back
- Performed and managed tracheostomy care for selected patients
- Performed wound care as ordered
- Assessed heart rhythms with Monitor Tech, and reported abnormalities accordingly to Physician
- Taught patients about their individual diagnosis, and had them verbalize their understanding, and perform return demonstration as needed
Traveling RN-Med-Surg/Telemetry (4th Floor)
Gwinnett Medical Center
Duluth, GA
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Delivered outstanding Nursing care to patients with various diagnoses, and managed their care from treatment initiation to completion
- Administered medications and treatment to patients, and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Entered Physician's orders using verbal/phone read back
- Documented all patient interactions and interventions, including physical and psychological assessments, care plans, treatments, and observations
- Taught patient's about their individual diagnosis, and had them verbalized their understanding, and perform return demonstration as needed
Traveling RN- Medical Surgical Telemetry
Northeast Georgia Health System
Gainesville, GA
03.2017 - 09.2017
- Note: See duties for January through May 2018
Staff RN II-Medicine Nephrology
Memorial Health University Medical Center
Savannah, GA
09.2015 - 03.2017
- Used Nursing process to care for and evaluate Medical-Surgical, CHF, Nephrology, COPD, DM, Cancer, and Cardiac patients
- Performed various Nursing interventions such as wound dressings, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection
- Floated to other Medical Surgical units as needed
- Precepted Nursing students, novice and experienced Nurses
- Taught patients about their individual diagnosis, and had them verbalize their understanding, and perform return demonstration as needed
Traveling Registered Nurse-Med-Surg Telemetry
CHI-Saint Luke Memorial Hospital
Lufkin, TX
04.2015 - 07.2015
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses, and managed care from treatment initiation through completion
- Administered medications and treatments to patients, and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Activated, monitored and recorded usage of PCA machine for selected patients
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers about diagnosis, prognosis, and management lifestyle options, and had them verbalize their understanding, and perform return demonstration as needed
Traveling Registered Nurse/Seasonal Contract (PCU)
Valley Baptist Medical Center
Harlingen, TX
11.2014 - 04.2015
- Delivered outstanding care to higher level of care patient population to include: Cardiac, Respiratory, DM, Neuro, Renal and GI
- Administered medications and treatments to patients, and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Accurately documented all elements of Nursing assessment, including treatment, medications, IV fluids administered, discharge instructions, and follow up care
- Monitored patient's conditions, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers about diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management, and lifestyle options, and had them verbalized their understanding, and perform return demonstration as needed
Reigstered Nurse-Surgical Oncology/Urology
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Winston-Salem, NC
10.2013 - 10.2014
- Used Nursing process to care for and evaluate Surgical Oncology and Urology patients
- Administered medications as ordered by Physician
- Activated, monitored, and recorded usage of PCA machine for patients
- Administered and recorded CBI intake and output results
- Performed and maintained Ostomy care to include Urostomy, Ileostomy, Colostomy, and Nephrostomy
- Performed Trach care as needed
- Performed and maintained drain care to include NG, PEG, J-Tube, Mickey tube, and Dobhoff tube (some with vomer belt attached)
- Inserted and maintained Foley Catheters
- Taught patients about their individual diagnosis, and had them verbalize their understanding, and perform return demonstration as needed
Reistered Nurse-Med-Surg Telemetry (3rd Floor)
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Fayetteville, NC
06.2013 - 10.2013
- Used Nursing process to care for and evaluate Medical Surgical and Cardiac patients
- Monitored patient conditions, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members about changes in acuity
- Taught patients about their individual diagnosis, and had them verbalized their understanding, and perform return demonstration as needed
Licensed Practical Nurse-Med-Surg Telemetry
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Fayetteville, NC
09.2011 - 06.2013
- Provided direct Nursing care for assigned patients under the Supervision of a Registered Nurse
Certified Nursing Assistant II-Neuroscience
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Fayetteville, NC
01.2010 - 09.2011
- Provided direct Nursing Assistant care under the Supervision of an LPN/RN for various neurological patients to include brain and spinal cord injuries
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Sampson Community College
Clinton, NC05-2013
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst, NC08-2011
Skills
- Proficient in Windows, Microsoft Word, Clairvia, Epic, Cerner Millenium, Paragon McKesson, McKesson Horizon, and MediTech charting programs
- Proficient in Omnicell, Accu-Dose, and Pyxis Medication Administration systems
- Dependable and Strong Work Ethic
- Excellent interpersonal and written/communication skills
- Effective Leader and Teacher
- Excellent Nursing care provider
- Great Listener
- Strong Advocate for Patient and their Families
Certification
- Registered Nurse-Georgia eNLC License #246996-Expires January 2025
- ANCC Med-Surg Certification #2020009328-Expires July 2025
- CPR (BLS & AED)-Due to renew September 2024 (Renews Every 3 Months)
- ACLS-Expires May 2025
Timeline
Staff RN III-Float Pool (WEO)
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
01.2024 - Current
Clinical Supervisor Oncology-Med-Surgical Unit
Northside Hospital Cherokee
07.2023 - 01.2024
Clinical Supervisor Cardiology-Med-Surgical Unit
Northside Hospital Forsyth
02.2023 - 07.2023
Charge Preceptor, RN Float Pool (WEO)
Northside Hospital Forsyth
03.2022 - 02.2023
Staff RN III-Float Pool
Northside Hospital Forsyth
08.2021 - 03.2022
Staff RN III-4C N.I.C.H.E. (Geriatric Unit)
Northside Hospital Forsyth
12.2020 - 07.2021
Nurse Clinician (WEO) COVID Contract (5E &5W)
Emory St. Joseph's Hospital
08.2020 - 12.2020
Staff RN III PRN- Extended Recovery Surgical Unit
Northside Hospital Forsyth
06.2020 - 12.2020
Staff RN III-CS/Relief Charge Nurse (WEO)-7 East
Northside Hospital Cherokee
10.2019 - 06.2020
Staff RN III (WEO)- 6 East
Northside Hospital Cherokee
12.2018 - 10.2019
Staff RN III (WEO) Contract- Med-Surg/Telemetry
Eastside Medical Center
07.2018 - 11.2018
Registered Nurse (Contract)-Med-Surg/Telemetry 4S
Northeast Georgia Health System
01.2018 - 05.2018
Traveling RN-Med-Surg/Telemetry (4th Floor)
Gwinnett Medical Center
09.2017 - 12.2017
Traveling RN- Medical Surgical Telemetry
Northeast Georgia Health System
03.2017 - 09.2017
Staff RN II-Medicine Nephrology
Memorial Health University Medical Center
09.2015 - 03.2017
Traveling Registered Nurse-Med-Surg Telemetry
CHI-Saint Luke Memorial Hospital
04.2015 - 07.2015
Traveling Registered Nurse/Seasonal Contract (PCU)
Valley Baptist Medical Center
11.2014 - 04.2015
Reigstered Nurse-Surgical Oncology/Urology
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
10.2013 - 10.2014
Reistered Nurse-Med-Surg Telemetry (3rd Floor)
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
06.2013 - 10.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse-Med-Surg Telemetry
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
09.2011 - 06.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant II-Neuroscience
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
01.2010 - 09.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Sampson Community College
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Sandhills Community College