JACKSON SMITH BSN, RN, PCCN
Costa Mesa,CA
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with 3+ years in a step-down/telemetry/med-surg unit caring for medically complex patients. Demonstrates strong critical-thinking skills, advanced cardiac monitoring experience, and the ability to respond effectively to changes in patient condition. Committed to patient safety, teamwork, and continuous professional growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Step Down/Telemetry/Med-Surg Registered Nurse
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
11.2022 - Current
- Provide direct patient care to a 36-bed Step-down/Telemetry/Med-Surg unit.
- Mentored and trained new graduate nurses on unit-specific protocols, improving staff competency and reducing orientation time
- Assisted in bedside cardioversion, bronchoscopy, and TEE procedures
- Cardiac monitoring, interpreting telemetry data, and identifying arrhythmias.
- Proficient in rapid assessment and intervention during emergencies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
Patient Care Assistant
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Monitored and documented vital signs, ensuring timely reporting to healthcare team members.
- Supported daily activities, helping patients with mobility and personal hygiene tasks efficiently.
Inside Sales Representative
SetSchedule
10.2020 - 03.2021
Barback
True Food Kitchen
11.2019 - 01.2020
Physical Therapy Aide
C.O.R.E Physical Therapy
05.2019 - 11.2019
Tutor
Vanguard University Of Southern California
01.2017 - 05.2018
Education
Accelerated Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Concordia University Irvine
Irvine, CA08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Vanguard University of Southern California
Costa Mesa, CA05.2019
Skills
- Proficient in ultrasound PIV access
- Central line management
- Cardiac rhythm monitoring
- Acute stroke care
- Sepsis management
- Monitoring patients on BiPAP and HFNC
- Wound care
- Experienced in Epic EMR utilization
- Strong critical thinking
- Effective communication
Certification
- RN, California Board of Registered Nursing
- PCCN, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
- BLS, American Heart Association
- ACLS, American Heart Association
- NIHSS, Apex Innovations
Timeline
Step Down/Telemetry/Med-Surg Registered Nurse
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
11.2022 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
09.2022 - 11.2022
Inside Sales Representative
SetSchedule
10.2020 - 03.2021
Barback
True Food Kitchen
11.2019 - 01.2020
Physical Therapy Aide
C.O.R.E Physical Therapy
05.2019 - 11.2019
Tutor
Vanguard University Of Southern California
01.2017 - 05.2018
Accelerated Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Concordia University Irvine
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Vanguard University of Southern California