Debra Smitherman
Haviland,KS
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with more than 20 years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Mission Health
Haviland, KS
01.2001 - Current
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Dodge City Community College
Dodge City, KS05.1998
Skills
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Clear Patient Communication
- Treatment Preparation
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Patient Care Assessment
- Accurate Documentation
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Diet and Nutrition
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Intramuscular Injections
- Nursing Staff Support
- Nursing Standards
- Patient Education
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Therapy and Counseling
- First Aid
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Mission Health
01.2001 - Current
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Dodge City Community College
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