Everton Smith
Miramar,FL
Summary
Registered Nurse with 16+ years of experience across emergency, oncology, step-down, and hospice case management, with a strong focus on care coordination, clinical review, and criteria-based decision-making. Experienced in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support appropriate level-of-care determinations, safe discharge planning, and continuity of care across settings. Demonstrates working knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid populations, with documentation practices aligned to medical necessity, service authorization, and compliance standards.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager – Hospice
Empath Trustbridge Hospice Care
FL
10.2024 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and ongoing reassessments to support appropriate level of care and alignment with patient condition
- Participate in weekly interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings to review patient status, update care plans, and coordinate services across disciplines
- Complete recertifications based on clinical criteria supporting continued hospice eligibility under Medicare guidelines
- Evaluate changes in condition and discharge patients when no longer meeting terminal criteria, ensuring appropriate transitions of care
- Maintain compliant, detailed documentation supporting medical necessity, services provided, and individualized care planning
- Collaborate with physicians, social workers, and care teams to ensure accurate, person-centered care plans reflecting current status
Registered Nurse – Med-Surg / Telemetry (Float)
Cleveland Clinic
FL
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Perform clinical assessments across multiple units to support timely care decisions and patient placement
- Collaborate with case management on observation vs inpatient status and disposition planning
- Communicate clinical updates impacting length of stay, discharge readiness, and care transitions
- Identify and escalate barriers to discharge, supporting efficient patient throughput and resource utilization
Registered Nurse – Med-Surg / Telemetry / Stepdown (Travel/Per Diem)
Memorial Health Staffing
FL
08.2020 - 09.2023
- Assessed patient conditions and communicated changes to providers, supporting timely clinical decision-making
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and ensure continuity across settings
Registered Nurse – Step-Down (Travel)
Kaiser Permanente
CA
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Conduct high-acuity assessments supporting clinical decision-making for complex cardiac and medical patients
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to adjust care plans based on patient response and evolving clinical status
- Support coordinated discharge planning through timely communication and documentation of clinical changes
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department & Observation Unit (Travel)
Methodist Hospital
CA
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Performed rapid assessments in emergency and observation settings, supporting level-of-care decisions
- Collaborated with case management and providers on patient disposition, including admission vs observation status
- Contributed to length-of-stay management by identifying delays and facilitating timely care progression
Registered Nurse – Behavioral Health / Medical (Travel)
Coalinga State Hospital
CA
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and supported interdisciplinary care planning for medically complex patients
- Collaborated with care teams to ensure coordinated treatment and safe transitions
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
Baptist Health South Miami Hospital
FL
01.2016 - 08.2020
- Conducted rapid triage and clinical assessments in a high-volume emergency setting
- Collaborated with case management on patient disposition and discharge planning
- Contributed to process improvement initiatives impacting patient flow and care efficiency
Registered Nurse – Oncology / Med-Surg / Telemetry
Baptist Health South Miami Hospital
FL
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Collaborated with case management to ensure patients met protocol-driven clinical criteria for safe discharge following chemotherapy and high-risk treatments
- Monitored patient response to therapy and communicated changes impacting continued stay and discharge readiness
- Coordinated post-acute care needs including home health, infusion follow-up, and patient education for complex medication regimens
Registered Nurse – Med-Surg / Telemetry / Oncology
Broward General Hospital
FL
03.2009 - 12.2012
- Assessed patient conditions and supported care coordination through timely communication with providers
- Contributed to discharge planning by preparing patients and caregivers for post-hospital care needs
- Supported interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure continuity and appropriateness of care
Education
BSN -
Barry University
FL05.2015
ASN -
Broward College
FL12.2008
Skills
- Utilization Management & Clinical Review
- Medical Necessity & Level-of-Care Determination
- Medicare & Medicaid (Foundational Knowledge)
- Interdisciplinary Care Coordination
- Service Authorization Support
- Discharge Planning & Transitions of Care
- Documentation for Compliance & Audit Readiness
- EMR Systems: Epic, Cerner, HCHB, Rcopia
Certification
- RN – Florida (Compact)
- RN – New York
- RN – California
- ACLS, BLS
Timeline
RN Case Manager – Hospice
Empath Trustbridge Hospice Care
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse – Med-Surg / Telemetry (Float)
Cleveland Clinic
03.2024 - 03.2025
Registered Nurse – Step-Down (Travel)
Kaiser Permanente
11.2022 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department & Observation Unit (Travel)
Methodist Hospital
01.2022 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse – Behavioral Health / Medical (Travel)
Coalinga State Hospital
01.2021 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse – Med-Surg / Telemetry / Stepdown (Travel/Per Diem)
Memorial Health Staffing
08.2020 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
Baptist Health South Miami Hospital
01.2016 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse – Oncology / Med-Surg / Telemetry
Baptist Health South Miami Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2016
Registered Nurse – Med-Surg / Telemetry / Oncology
Broward General Hospital
03.2009 - 12.2012
BSN -
Barry University
ASN -
Broward College