Hailey Smith
Stafford
Summary
Healthcare professional with focus on delivering exceptional patient care in high-stress environments. Experience in critical care, including managing life-threatening conditions and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Known for reliability, coachability, and strong clinical judgment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
CHI St. Vincent Infirmary
Little Rock, AR
03.2026 - Current
- Assisted in the management of ventilated patients by monitoring respiratory parameters.
- Administered IV medications and performed line flushes in accordance with hospital protocols.
- Responded efficiently to medical emergencies within the hospital setting, providing life-saving interventions as needed.
- Assisted physicians with invasive procedures such as central line insertions or bronchoscopies while maintaining strict sterile technique.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
CHI St. Vincent Infirmary
Little Rock, AR
02.2025 - 03.2026
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients' conditions to guide immediate nursing interventions.
- Monitored patients after cath lab procedures with radial and femoral access sites for hematomas, retroperitoneal bleeding and other complications.
- Removed arterial and venous sheaths as guided by ACT protocol or angiomax timing.
- Managed titratable cardiac drips such as amioderone, diltiazem, nicardipine, nitroglycerine, dobutamine, dopamine, and milrinone based on blood pressure, heart rate and patient condition.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses, facilitating orientation and integration into the cardiac setting.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams as a charge nurse to adjust care plans based on patient progress and needs through multidisciplinary rounds.
- As a charge nurse I oversaw patient admissions and discharges, coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams effectively.
ICU/ Trauma Nurse Extern
INOVA
Fairfax, VA
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality trauma care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary communication by collaborating with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care plans for trauma patients.
- Decreased patient recovery time with effective pain management and wound care techniques.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and empathetic care while addressing medical needs promptly.
- Prevented complications through vigilant monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and changes in patient condition.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the hospital through adherence to best practice guidelines and proactive identification of potential hazards.
Au Pair
Au Pair World
Castanar De Ibor, Spain
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Kept children's areas neat and clean.
- Assisted with housework such as laundry and cooking.
- Implemented daily routine to maintain structure and stability.
- Developed creative activities to encourage physical, social and emotional growth.
- Developed bilingual abilities in Spanish through immersive conversation and activities.
Waitress
IHOP
Stafford, VA
06.2020 - 12.2021
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
Housekeeper
Onelifefitness
Stafford, VA
11.2018 - 06.2020
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
- Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens vacuuming floors, making beds, and restocking bathroom items.
- Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies, and corridors.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
Childcare Associate
Onelifefitness
Stafford, VA
11.2018 - 06.2020
- Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
- Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
- Planned and implemented crafts and other activities to spark interest and enhance development.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Promoted learning and social development through structured and unstructured playtime.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg, VA12-2024
High School Diploma -
North Stafford High School
Stafford, VA06-2021
Skills
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Central line management
- Chest tube management
- Airway management
- End-of-life care
- Family communication
- Telemetry monitoring
- Continuous renal replacement therapy
- Tracheostomy care
- Ventilator management
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Sedation management
- Clinical judgment
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Emergency interventions
- Infection control measures
Certification
- Registered Nurse: Multistate Compact Virginia License #0001334993, Expiration 04/30/2027
- Basic Life Support, Expiration 02/2027
- Advanced Care Life Support, Expiration 04/2027
Timeline
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
CHI St. Vincent Infirmary
03.2026 - Current
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
CHI St. Vincent Infirmary
02.2025 - 03.2026
ICU/ Trauma Nurse Extern
INOVA
04.2024 - 08.2024
Au Pair
Au Pair World
05.2023 - 08.2023
Waitress
IHOP
06.2020 - 12.2021
Housekeeper
Onelifefitness
11.2018 - 06.2020
Childcare Associate
Onelifefitness
11.2018 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Mennonite University
High School Diploma -
North Stafford High School