Jacqueline Smith
Okemah,OK
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional with a proven track record in emergency and critical care, notably at Muscogee Creek Nation Hospital. Excelled in patient triage, advanced life support, and caregiver education, enhancing patient outcomes. Demonstrates exceptional accountability and ethical practice, ensuring high-quality care across diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Nurse
Muscogee Creek Nation Hospital
08.2018 - Current
- Oversaw all aspects of triaging, admitting patients, and executing discharge protocols.
- Overseeing care of critical drips and ventilated patients.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Prioritized multiple tasks to accommodate urgent requests for assistance from the emergency department.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
Director of Nursing
Holdenville General Hospital
Holdenville, Ok
06.2015 - 05.2018
- Budgeted, managed, and scheduled nursing staff, fostering environment supportive to patients.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures to ensure quality patient care.
- Assisted with recruitment efforts by interviewing potential employees and making hiring decisions when appropriate.
- Managed changes in integrated health care delivery systems and technological innovations while keeping focus on quality of care.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Created reports summarizing patient outcomes based on data collected from various sources.
- Maintained accurate records of staff certifications, licensure, continuing education credits.
Surgery Manager
Holdenville General Hospital
100 Mcdougal Drive, OK
01.2010 - 06.2015
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
- Managed annual budgeting and forecasting, optimizing resource allocation.
- Participated in emergency procedures, demonstrating quick decision-making and adherence to protocols.
- Minimized infections using ChloraPrep, Mueller, and Snowden-Pencer laparoscopic instruments and infection prevention products.
- Conducted inventory checks and ordered supplies to maintain adequate stock for surgical procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, assessed pain levels and administered medications as needed.
- Assisted physicians with positioning of patients, instrument handling, wound closure, suturing and other technical duties as required.
- Documented all operative procedures and patient interactions in electronic medical records with attention to detail.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Communicated with surgeons regarding changes in patient conditions and responded accordingly.
- Assisted with nursing duties in short-staffed areas.
Labor and Delivery and NICU Nurse
Unity Health Center
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Labored and delivered babies, both vaginally and cesarean
- Maintained accurate records of patient care activities using electronic medical record systems.
- Monitored vital signs, including temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure for newborns.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician.
- Managed ventilators and other life-supporting equipment used in the NICU setting.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Collaborated with physicians to plan and implement medical interventions for preterm infants.
- Assisted with delivery room resuscitations when needed.
Nurse
Prague Community Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Medical surgical unit/ Emergency department
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Bartlesvil05-2018
Associate - Nursing
Seminole State Colle
01.2006
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Foreign body removal
- Cardiac monitoring
- Caregiver education
- Emergency care
- Accountability
- Health promotion
- Condition assessment
- Wound care
- Discharge planning
- Airway management
- Ethical practice
- Medication administration
- Patient triage
- Advanced life support
- Basic life support
- Patient assessments
- Nasogastric tube insertion
References
- Shawn Morris, APRN, 405-323-4434
- Harly Griffin RN, 405-617-5969
- Shelly Green, APRN, 405-205-8855
- Angela Motley, APRN, 469-387-0861
- Erin Marshall, RN, 405-201-3746
Timeline
Emergency Room Nurse
Muscogee Creek Nation Hospital
08.2018 - Current
Director of Nursing
Holdenville General Hospital
06.2015 - 05.2018
Surgery Manager
Holdenville General Hospital
01.2010 - 06.2015
Nurse
Prague Community Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2009
Labor and Delivery and NICU Nurse
Unity Health Center
01.2006 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Associate - Nursing
Seminole State Colle
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