Earl Smith
Boynton Beach,USA
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse with over 40 years of clinical experience across diverse settings. Expertise in Nursing Management and staff supervision, focusing on quality care to enhance patient satisfaction and experience. Extensive background includes 15 years in Medical Surgical/Orthopedics, 12 years in Oncology, and 4 years in Telemetry.
Overview
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1
Certification
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse and Relief Charge Nurse for a 59 bed Medical Surgical Clinical Nurse II
Boca Regional Medical Center / Baptist Health
12.2015 - 02.2025
- Monitored patient vital signs in telemetry unit.
- Functioned within the scope of evidence based practice.
- Provided care to adult medical, pre/post op care, Care Planning and Discharge Planning.
Nursing Director; Registered Nurse
Rose Home Health Agency
Delray Beach, FL
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Responsibilities included but not limited to following: Hiring and interviewing Staff Home Health Aides, Certified Nursing Assistants, supervising evaluated staff's performance, monitoring staff education as required by state/ ACHA, case assignment reviewing updated plan of care as appropriate custom to patient needs, Monitored budget and daily operations, audited patient charts and payment protocols, and prepared company for ACHC recertification.
- Led nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance clinical skills and improve patient outcomes.
- Streamlined operational processes to increase efficiency in home health services delivery.
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, improviser 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.
- Streamlined daily operations, improving efficiency in staff scheduling and resource allocation.
- Developed training programs for new staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Assistant Nurse Manager
Delray Medical Center
Delray Beach, FL
11.1997 - 05.2012
- Supervised RN's, LPN's, CNA's, unit secretaries, and ancillary staff on a 34-bed acute care oncology unit.
- Conducted annual evaluations of staff, monitored quality assurance, assessed core measures, managed recruitment and hiring, participated in peer reviews, contributed to committee activities, evaluated clinical performance, ensured staff competency assessments, upheld standards of care and patient safety, disciplined staff, reviewed patient satisfaction and implemented improvements, assisted with budget control, and ensured compliance with JCHO, OSCHA, state, and federal regulations.
- Participated in community service events, representing the health care facility at health fairs and local events.
Shift Manager
Delray Medical Center
Delray Beach, FL
10.1995 - 11.1997
- Managed 10-15 staff and directed clinical patient care for 80-bed MultiCare unit, encompassing medical, surgical, telemetry ventilator, and oncology wings.
- Supervised support staff RNs, LPNs, CNAs, Unit secretary and Monitor techs in patient acute care activities and clinical setting while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
- Conducted discipline and annual staff evaluations to ensure compliance with standards.
Relief Administrative Nursing Supervisor 11-7 Shift
Delray Medical Center
Delray Beach, FL
01.1991 - 01.1996
- Supervised operations of 288-bed hospital facility, overseeing nursing department, ancillary staff, and all practitioners to ensure quality patient care.
- Performed administrative duties as a nursing supervisor, managed pharmacy operations, enforced staff discipline, and conducted counseling within the nursing units.
- Coordinated administrative issues and bed placements for new admissions from ER and in-house transfers to optimize patient flow.
- 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.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Supervised 15-25 other practitioners and employees, led recruiting and hiring, managed employee review process and ensured compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Contributed to development of new Patient Care Focus Program, enhancing patient care standards.
- Initiated created programmed and designed unit secretary training program and monitored effects of the learning experience prospectively.
- Oversaw training of nursing staff in phlebotomy procedures and conducted clinical competency assessments to ensure staff proficiency for new patient care focus program.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for inpatient care.
- Managed budgeting, shift staffing, and monthly staff scheduling.
Assistant Head Nurse
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
Lakeland, FL
08.1988 - 08.1989
- Documented patient information from interviews to enhance patient satisfaction monitoring.
- Maintained staff files, licenses and CPR compliance records.
- Participated in annual staff performance evaluations and developed staff to meet certification requirements.
- Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts.
- Supervised nursing staff and ancillary staff.
- Prepared nursing staff for HIPAA and JCAHO reviews ensuring staff preparedness.
- Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.
- Conducted monthly staff meetings and managed staffing and skill mix to ensure 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.
- Managed care for 61-67 patients per shift, ensuring quality and timely interventions.
- Demonstrated self-direction by making informed decisions in patient care.
- Exhibited strong personal accountability in managing patient care responsibilities.
- High level of personal accountability.
Registered Nurse / Relief Charge Nurse
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
Lakeland, FL
11.1986 - 07.1987
- Led nursing team in managing patient care on medical/surgical unit. on medical/surgical adult and geriatric care unit.
- Oversaw care for 61-67 patients per shift, ensuring high standards of patient safety and quality.
Staff Registered Nurse
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
Lakeland, FL
03.1985 - 05.1987
- Served as primary nurse in acute and chronic patient care in 67 wing med-surg unit, managing comprehensive treatment including medication administration, wound care, and patient monitoring for 8-10 patients per shift.
- Utilized primary care and team leading models to deliver care.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, identifying changes and communicating effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
- Developed individualized care plans based on patient assessments, enhancing overall treatment effectiveness.
Registered Nurse Clinical Nurse II
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
Lakeland, FL
05.1986 - 10.1986
- Functioned as primary registered nurse in 67-wing medical surgical unit of 1000-bed facility, managing treatment including medication, wound care, and patient monitoring for 8-10 patients per shift using primary care and team leadership models.
- Focused on professional growth, building strength, and clinical development through role modeling and mentoring staff and new graduates.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Nursing
Chamberlin College
04-2025
NURSING STAFF DEVELOPEMENT
Polk State college
Winter Haven, Floridaundefined
Florida southern College
Lakeland, Floridaundefined
Colorado Technical university
04-2025
Associate Degree of Science - Nursing
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, Florida, USA01-1984
Skills
- Medical and post-surgical care
- Orthopedic patient care
- Oncology Nursing
- Palliative care
- Surgical nursing
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Medication administration
- IV Drug Therapy Management peripheral
- Central line care / management: ie Picc line, Hickman , Groshong Porta cath
- Coudé Foley catheter insertion and removal
- Communication: leadership , time management , team player , teamwork , staff motivation/ staff rewarding
- Clinical management
- Patient management
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Care planning
- Care coordination
- Strong Clinical Judgment /Critical Thinking
- Home health nursing
- Nursing assessment
- Autonomy and organizational skills
- Communication: leadership , time management , team player , teamwork , staff motivation/ staff rewarding
- Customer service with empathy
- Training staff
- Family advocacy
- Training staff
- Care coordination
- Clinical Performance Evaluation
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
Timeline
Nursing Director; Registered Nurse
Rose Home Health Agency
01.2022 - 04.2023
Staff Nurse and Relief Charge Nurse for a 59 bed Medical Surgical Clinical Nurse II
Boca Regional Medical Center / Baptist Health
12.2015 - 02.2025
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
Associate Degree of Science - Nursing
Hillsborough Community College
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Colorado Technical university
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Florida southern College
NURSING STAFF DEVELOPEMENT
Polk State college
Bachelor of Science Degree - Nursing
Chamberlin College
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
Awards
Who's Who Among Students In American Junior Colleges, 1984-1985
Personal Information
Title: RN
WHOS WHO IN JUNOIR COLLEGES
EARL SMITHLESTER SMITH JR: STUDENT OF HILLSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE 1985
SEEKING ASN IN REGISTERED NURSING. MEMEBER OF ACT STUDENT ORGANIZATION,
MAINTAINS 5.0 GPA, EMPLOYED AT AT LAKELAND REGIONAL .