Earl Smith
Boynton Beach,USA
Summary
Registered Nurse with 40+ years of experience in clinical settings providing nursing care to diverse cultures and populations. I have years of Clinical Skills combined with Nursing Management and Supervision of staff. I believe in ensuring the delivery of quality care as it is directly related to patient satisfaction. These outcomes allow continual improvement and enhance a positive patient and family experience. The company mission statement, goals, and policies execute a standard of the expectations by the company. My years of experience are as follows but not limited to the following: Medical Surgical / Orthopedics 15 years, Telemetry 4 years, Oncology 12 years, SNF / Home Health 1-2 years, Nursing Management 35 years. Nursing Administration 7-8 years.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Registered Nurse
Boca Regional Medical Center
12.2015 - 09.2023
- Staff Nurse and Relief Charge Nurse for a 59 bed Medical Surgical Telemetry Unit.
- Functioned within the scope of evidenced based practice.
- Provided care to adult medical, pre/post op care, Care Planning and Discharged Planning.
Nursing Director; Registered Nurse
Rose Home Health Agency
Delray Beach, FL
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Responsibilities included but not limited the following: Hiring and interviewing Staff Home Health Aides, Certified Nursing Assistants, supervised evaluated staffs performance, monitoring staff education as required by state / ACHA, case assignment reviewed updated plan of care as appropriate custom to patient needs, monitoring budget and day to operations, auditing patient charts, payment protocols and preparing company for ACHC recertification.
Unit Manager
Nuvista Living At Wellington Green
Wellington, FL
03.2015 - 12.2015
- Supervisor for all staff, representative spokesman for 120 bed acute SNF and 47 ALF unit, responsibilities included but not limited to clinical resource person, for patients and staff, yearly evaluator of staff performance, In servicing, of staff, disciplinarian, initiator facilitator responsible for the monitoring / ensuring the following: implementing performance improvement plans as needed, responsible for staffing and scheduling, staff meetings quality monitoring for customer service as well as clinical quality monitoring, patient/family and physician liaison, improvisor for problems and solutions for patient care issues, budget control via managing staffing and patient ratios, supplies, cost effective compliance as budgeted as required for day to day operations, acting Administrator in the absence of the Clinical director Unit director CNO CEO and COO and all other duties not listed as directed within job description, scope of practice under the direction of my superior / leadership and administration.
Assistant Nurse Manager
Delray Medical Center
Delray Beach, FL
11.1997 - 05.2012
- Supervised other practitioners RN's, LPN's, CNA's, unit secretaries and ancillary staff/employees on a 34 bed acute care oncology unit.
- Participated in annual evaluations of staff, quality assurance monitoring, monitoring core measures treatment for specific diagnosis, retention / recruiting and hiring, peer review, committee participation, Clinical evaluation, assessment of staff / yearly competencies, responsible / accountable for reassurance of standards of care and performance of staff / patient safety, discipline of staff, participated in patient satisfaction reviews and improvement, assisted in budget control, staffing managed employee review process and compliance with JCHO, OSCHA, state and federal regulations.
- Functioned in community service representing the above health care facility ie health fairs and Delray affair.
Shift Manager
Delray Medical Center
Delray Beach, FL
10.1995 - 11.1997
- Oversaw and managed 10-15 staff and directed patient care clinical for 80 bed MultiCare patient unit comprised 4 wings of the following: medical, surgical, telemetry ventilator and oncology patient.
- Supervised support staff RN's, LPN's, CNA's, Unit secretary and Monitor techs in patient acute care activities and clinical setting while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
- Other duties included discipline, annual staff evaluations, quality assurance monitoring and unit staffing.
Relief Administrative Nursing Supervisor 11-7 Shift
Delray Medical Center
Delray Beach, FL
01.1991 - 01.1996
- Supervised 288 bed hospital facility with the following under my direction: all staff, employees, practitioners, nursing department, ancillary department staff and employees.
- Performed administrative duties as a Nursing supervisor performing pharmacy duties, staff discipline, counseling, staffing for the entire nursing units, acted as advocate and patient liaison between patients doctors and staff.
- Handled all administrative issues and bed placements for new admits from the ER outpatient units and in-house transfer.
- I was responsible for reporting to the chief nursing officer and hospital administrator any issues arising during my tour of duty.
Clinical Manager
Delray Medical Center
Delray Beach, FL
08.1989 - 10.1995
- Effectively managed clinical oversight for 40-bed surgical unit.
- Supervised 15-25 other practitioners and employees, led recruiting and hiring, managed employee review process and ensured compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
- Participated in the new Patient Care Focus Program.
- Initiated created programed and designed unit secretary training program and monitored effects of the learning experience prospectively.
- Oversaw the training of nursing staff in Phlebotomy procedures and collecting blood samples for the new patient care focus program did clinical competencies of the staff for this learning experience.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Other responsibilities included budgeting, shift staffing, monthly staff scheduling, staff meetings and annual staff performance evaluations.
Assistant Head Nurse
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
Lakeland, FL
08.1988 - 08.1989
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews for patient satisfaction monitoring.
- Maintained staff files, license and CPR compliance records.
- Participated in annual staff performance evaluations, staff development and certification requirements.
- Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts.
- Supervised nursing staff and ancillary staff.
- Prepared nursing staff for HIPPA and JCAHO reviews ensuring staff preparedness.
- Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.
- Conducted monthly staff meetings, managed staffing and skill mix, reassured compliance with state and federal regulations.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
Lakeland, FL
07.1987 - 08.1988
- Charge nurse on medical/surgical adult unit.
- Oversaw average of 61-67 patients per shift.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills.
- High level of personal accountability.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
Registered Nurse / Relief Charge Nurse
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
Lakeland, FL
11.1986 - 07.1987
- Charge nurse on medical/surgical adult and geriatric care unit.
- Oversaw average of 61-67 patients per shift.
Staff Registered Nurse
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
Lakeland, FL
03.1985 - 05.1987
- Functioned as The Primary Nurse / Registered Nurse in an Acute and Chronic patient care setting in 67 wing med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 8-10 patients per shift.
- Using primary care and team leading models to deliver care.
Registered Nurse Clinical Nurse II
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
Lakeland, FL
05.1986 - 10.1986
- Function as Primary Registered Nurse in an acute /chronic patient care setting in a 67-wing medical surgical unit of the 1000 bed facility adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 8-10 per shift using primary care and team leading models to deliver care.
- With the emphasis of continual development, the focus centered on professional growth, building strength, clinical growth, role modeling, mentoring becoming resourceful for staff, new graduates and becoming an expert in the field of nursing.
Education
Chamberlin College
04.2025
Colorado Technical university
04.2025
Associate Degree of Science - Nursing
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, Florida, USA01.1984
Polk State college
Winter Haven, FloridaFlorida southern College
Lakeland, FloridaSkills
- Care medical-and Post-Surgical Care
- Care of pre- and post-op orthopedic patients
- Care of oncology patients/Hospice care
- Palliative care
- Computerized Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- High level of autonomy and organizational skills
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Chemotherapy, IV infusion Management
- Central line care and management: Picc line, Hickman catheter, Groshong catheter
- Problem solving
- Customer service
- Patient/family focused
- Urology: foley insertion coude catheter and 3way, foley catheter insertion and removal
- Management; Supervisory: Clinical Manager, Shift Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager, Nurse Manager, Nursing administration: Relief Administrative supervisor
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Florida, 1619402
- Certificate, Oncology - ONS Chemotherapy & Brachy Therapy
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- CPR Certification, American Heart Association
- Basic EKG Certification
- Certification, Menlo Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Insertion Management
- Supervisory - Nursing, Motivational Dynamics, Managing People - 8 skill building modules completed, Situational Leadership, Team Building and Problem Solving, Recognizing and Managing Anger, Communication Not Just Talk, Conflict Management Training, Tenet Leaders Program Management completion 50 hours
Awards
Who's Who Among Students In American Junior Colleges, 1984-1985
Personal Information
Title: RN
Additional Education
- Polk State College, Winter Haven, FL
- Florida Southern College, Lakeland, FL
- Chamberlain College
- Colorado Technical University, seeking completion of Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing
Timeline
Nursing Director; Registered Nurse
Rose Home Health Agency
01.2022 - 04.2023
Staff Registered Nurse
Boca Regional Medical Center
12.2015 - 09.2023
Unit Manager
Nuvista Living At Wellington Green
03.2015 - 12.2015
Assistant Nurse Manager
Delray Medical Center
11.1997 - 05.2012
Shift Manager
Delray Medical Center
10.1995 - 11.1997
Relief Administrative Nursing Supervisor 11-7 Shift
Delray Medical Center
01.1991 - 01.1996
Clinical Manager
Delray Medical Center
08.1989 - 10.1995
Assistant Head Nurse
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
08.1988 - 08.1989
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
07.1987 - 08.1988
Registered Nurse / Relief Charge Nurse
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
11.1986 - 07.1987
Registered Nurse Clinical Nurse II
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
05.1986 - 10.1986
Staff Registered Nurse
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
03.1985 - 05.1987
Chamberlin College
Colorado Technical university
Associate Degree of Science - Nursing
Hillsborough Community College
Polk State college
Florida southern College