Grace Smith
Galveston,TX
Summary
Dynamic nursing professional with extensive experience at Guadalupe Regional Medical Center, excelling in emergency care and patient advocacy. Proven ability in triage and rapid prioritization, complemented by strong leadership and effective communication skills. Committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Admissions Ambassador
Texas Lutheran University
01.2022 - 06.2025
- Guided prospective students and families through informative campus tours.
- Promoted programs while enhancing public speaking and communication skills.
Capstone Experience - Emergency Department
Guadalupe Regional Medical Center
Seguin, USA
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Executed rapid triage and prioritized patients in the high-acuity emergency department.
- Initiated IV access, performed phlebotomy, catheterization, and placed NG/OG/DHT tubes.
- Assisted with trauma stabilization, splinting, and wound management.
- Participated in Code Blue events, delivering CPR and interdisciplinary emergency care.
- Monitored cardiac rhythms and escalated clinical changes to medical personnel.
- Screened for sepsis, stroke, and cardiac events while facilitating emergent interventions.
- Documented comprehensive patient care accurately in Epic and Meditech EHR systems.
- Accumulated 240 clinical hours of hands-on emergency medical experience.
Clinical Experience
Methodist Stone Oak Hospital
San Antonio, Texas
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted in labor, delivery, and postpartum care for mother–baby dyads
- 90 hours
- Provided patient care and support in diverse healthcare settings.
- Provided compassionate patient care under supervision of licensed nurses.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance clinical skills and knowledge base.
Clinical Student Nurse
Christus Santa Rosa Hospital
New Braunfels, Texas
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Delivered managed care for high-acuity patients through rapid assessments over 135 hours.
- Administered medications under supervision, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Educated patients and families about health management and recovery processes.
- Executed critical interventions to stabilize patients in acute settings.
Clinical Experience
Guadalupe Regional Medical Center
Seguin, Texas
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Monitored vital signs to assess patient health and identify abnormalities.
- Maintained hygiene standards to enhance comfort and prevent infections.
- Adhered to safety protocols, ensuring a secure environment for patients and staff.
- Completed 35 hours of practical training in clinical settings, gaining hands-on experience.
Clinical Experience
Ridge Treatment Center
San Antonio, Texas
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Delivered therapeutic communication to support behavioral health care plans for clients.
- Executed 90 hours of direct care, enhancing patient engagement and understanding.
- Facilitated support for behavioral health initiatives through effective communication techniques.
Childcare Provider
Mood Methodist Day School
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Cared for children ages 3 months to 13 years, ensuring safety and growth
- Developed patience, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Lutheran University
Seguin, TX05-2025
Skills
- Emergency and critical care assessment
- Critical thinking
- Leadership qualities
- Triage and rapid prioritization
- Trauma response and code management
- IV therapy and medication administration
- Cardiac monitoring and rhythm analysis
- Hemodynamic and neurological monitoring
- Patient advocacy and compassion
- Interdisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based practice
- Effective customer communication
- Rapport building
- Report preparation
- Strong organization
- Reliability
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Texas, 06/25
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 11/27
Capstone Experience
Emergency Department, Guadalupe Regional Medical Center, Seguin, TX, 240, Performed rapid triage and patient prioritization in high-acuity ED environment, Initiated IV access, phlebotomy, catheterization, and NG/OG/DHT placement, Assisted in trauma stabilization, splinting, and wound management, Participated in Code Blue, providing CPR and interdisciplinary emergency care, Monitored cardiac rhythms and escalated clinical changes promptly, Screened for sepsis, stroke, and cardiac events; assisted with emergent interventions, Documented care accurately in Epic and Meditech EHR systems
Timeline
Capstone Experience - Emergency Department
Guadalupe Regional Medical Center
01.2025 - 05.2025
Clinical Experience
Methodist Stone Oak Hospital
10.2024 - 12.2024
Clinical Student Nurse
Christus Santa Rosa Hospital
09.2024 - 12.2024
Clinical Experience
Ridge Treatment Center
01.2024 - 04.2024
Clinical Experience
Guadalupe Regional Medical Center
08.2023 - 12.2024
Admissions Ambassador
Texas Lutheran University
01.2022 - 06.2025
Childcare Provider
Mood Methodist Day School
01.2021 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Lutheran University