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Kirsten Smith

Sanford,NC

Summary

Registereed Nurse with 31 years of clinical exprience in healthcare. Proven expertise in critical care with abililty to lead, delegate and mentor withinn a critical care setting. Skilled in developing and implementing patient care, ensuring adherance to best practice, exceptional problem-solving abilities and effective commuication.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Moore Regional Hospital
Pinehurst, NC
01.2022 - Current
  • Performed post-op monitoring of neurological surgeries, such as craniotomies and burr holes in a 20 bed ICU
  • Administered TPA to stroke patients and adhere to stroke protocol
  • Provide specialized care to critically ill patients with complex neurological conditions, including acute strokes, subarachnoid hemorrhage and brain tumors
  • Provide critical care to patients with severe, life-threatening medical conditions, including sepsis, respiratory failure, multi-organ dysfunction and acute cardiac events
  • Administer and titrate medications including vasoactive drugs, sedatives, analgesics and parenteral nutrition

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Albert Einstein Medical Center
Philadelphia, PA
11.2014 - 08.2021
  • Provided comprehensive care to critically ill patients in a 16-bed Medical Intensive Care unit.
  • Collaborated with medical staff, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement care.
  • Provided care to patients with complex medical conditions, including liver failure, respiratory failure, and multi-organ dysfunction.
  • Assisted physicians in insertion of central lines, arterial lines and chest tubes

Education

Master of Science - Education

Purdue University - North Central
Westville, IN
06-2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA
12-2014

Skills

  • Monitored ventilator settings and adjusted as needed according to physician orders or established protocols
  • Utilized strong critical thinking skills to make quick and accurate clinical decisions in emergency situations
  • Responded to life-saving situations using appropriate resuscitation techniques and emergency protocols
  • Skilled in management and assessment of various invasive lines, including central, midline, chest tubes, and nasogastric tubes
  • Competent in various neurosurgeries and invasive drains, including craniotomies, burr holes, EVD catheters, and duval drains
  • Charge trained and preceptor to new orientees and students
  • Competent in Neurological/Medical assessments
  • Experienced with CRRT and Hemodialysis
  • Competent in caring for various conditions, including DKA, COPD, CHF, MI, seizures, and stroke

Certification

  • CCRN expires 6/2025
  • ACLS expires 10/2025
  • PALS expires 9/2026
  • NIHS expires 8/2025
  • AACN
  • North Carolina 9/30/2026

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Moore Regional Hospital
01.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Albert Einstein Medical Center
11.2014 - 08.2021

Master of Science - Education

Purdue University - North Central

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Holy Family University

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