Elizabeth Smith

420 Lilyfield Lane Galloway

Summary

Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse with over 4 years of experience providing high-quality patient care with trauma / surgery patients. Certified in BLS and ACLS, committed to delivering empathetic, patient-centered care in fast-paced healthcare environments.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Registered Staff Nurse

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center 21 North (7BSH)

Columbus, OH

08.2021 - Current

Provided comprehensive nursing care to a high acuity patient population, including trauma and surgical patients.
Managed care for 4 Med-Surg or 3 PCU patients per shift, prioritizing complex clinical needs and achieving safe delivery of care through effective patient monitoring and communication.
Performed detailed assessments, monitored cardiac telemetry, and recognized early signs of deterioration, initiating timely interventions.
Performed detailed assessments, monitored cardiac telemetry, and recognized early signs of deterioration, initiating timely interventions.
Delivered specialized post-operative care, monitoring for complications such as infection, hemorrhage, and respiratory compromise.
Responded effectively to rapid response and emergent situations using critical thinking and sound clinical judgment.
Collaborated with surgeons, hospitalists, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centered care plans.
Managed complex devices such as nasogastic tubes, surgical drains, chest tubes, wounds vacs, foley catheters, and external fixation devices.
Educated patients and families on diagnoses, surgical recovery, medications, and discharge instructions to support continuity of care.
Precepted and mentored new graduate nurses and newly hired staff, providing hands-on training, clinical guidance, and performance feedback to support competency development and safe patient care.

Lifeguard / Childcare Aide

Wheeling Hospital - Howard Long Wellness Center

Wheeling, WV

08.2018 - 07.2021

Responded swiftly to emergencies, providing first aid and CPR as needed.
Oversee swimmer safety; conduct rescue operations; assisting with swimming lessons; explaining and enforcing rules, regulations and policies; organize pool activities; and contribute to facility maintenance and upkeep.
Provide supervision and age-appropriate programming for up to 12 children in the child care center of a leading hospital-based health and fitness facility.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Liberty University

West Liberty, WV

05-2021

Skills

Critical Thinking
Prioritization & Time Management
Multitasking in Fast Paced Environments
Pre / Post Operative Monitoring
IV Therapy & Phlebotomy

Collaboration with physicians & Health Care Members
Fosters a Cooperative & Positive Work Environment
Patient Advocacy
Communication with Patients & Families
Cultural Competence