Donna Smith
Mccomb,MS
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with almost 30 years of diverse experience in direct patient care and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. My heart is with my patients and I strive to give them the best care possible. I have worked numerous years with cancer and memory care patients. I also have experience in clinic work and out patient clinic procedures. Seeking to maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
ISCORT (In Home) Nurse
SWMMHC
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Assessed patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.
Staff RN
Freedom Behavioral
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
Staff RN
Liberty Community Living Center
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Telephone Triage Nurse
The Cancer Institute
09.2017 - 07.2019
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
- Performed additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues and administering or dispensing medication and injections.
- Assisted in management of patient utilization of health care system and provided patient education relative to health care needs, use of community resources and responsibilities of membership in managed care.
- Suggested appropriate disposition to acting physicians based on assessment.
- Verified, updated and communicated patient history prior to clinic appointments and procedures with providers.
- Advised patients on pre- and post-operative instructions, medication administration and symptoms indicating emergency care.
- Educated patients and family members about targeted therapies, medications and diet to enhance likelihood of positive treatment outcomes.
Case Manager
Southwest Mississippi Planning And Development
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Developed and implemented safety plans for clients at risk of harm to provide protection.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Southwest Mississippi Community College
Summit, MS05.1996
Skills
- Patient Condition Observation
- Feeding Pumps
- Care Planning
- Floor Assignments
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Patient Assessments
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Community Program Referrals
- File and Records Monitoring
- Intramuscular Injections
- Manage Cases
- Medical Procedure Preparation
Timeline
ISCORT (In Home) Nurse
SWMMHC
03.2023 - 06.2023
Staff RN
Freedom Behavioral
09.2022 - 02.2023
Staff RN
Liberty Community Living Center
01.2020 - 08.2022
Telephone Triage Nurse
The Cancer Institute
09.2017 - 07.2019
Case Manager
Southwest Mississippi Planning And Development
01.2015 - 12.2016
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Southwest Mississippi Community College