Jacquetta Smith
Joliet,IL
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Stateville Prison
06.2022 - Current
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Registered Nurse
Snap Nurse- Our Lady of Lourdes, Binghamton, NY
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Clinical Director - Behavioral Medicine
Jackson Park Hospital
11.2018 - 10.2021
- Assist with updating and correcting personnel policies pertaining to nursing staff
- Supervise scheduling of sufficient staff to ensure uninterrupted and quality services at all times
- Review all incidents reports for accuracy and proper notification as required by regulations
- Educate staff and in-services
- Educate clients on disease process
- Coordinate care with primary physician and family
- Facilitate treatment plans
- Attend meetings to improve patient care and customer service.
Director of Nursing
Bria of Forest Edge - 328 Bed facility
05.2017 - 11.2017
- Knowledge of IDPH and OBRA regulations relevant to LTC facility
- Assist with updating and correcting personnel policies pertaining to nursing staff
- Supervise scheduling of sufficient staff to ensure uninterrupted and quality services at all times
- Review all incidents reports for accuracy and proper notification as required by regulations
- Prepare for State inspections by chart auditing, departmental inspections, and review
- Implement any plan of correction to the nursing department
- Good annual/complaint surveys, NO I/J, 1 tag in nursing on annual survey
- Attend department head, QA/QI, and Medicare meetings
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of any changes in State and Federal regulations, modify policies to assure compliance, and in-service staff accordingly.
Director of Nursing
Westchester Health and Rehabilitation -120 Bed
09.2015 - 12.2016
- Knowledge of IDPH and OBRA regulations relevant to LTC facility
- Update and correct personnel policies pertaining to nursing staff
- Supervise scheduling of sufficient staff to ensure uninterrupted and quality services at all times
- Review all incidents reports for accuracy and proper notification as required by regulations
- Prepare for State inspections by chart auditing, departmental inspections, and review
- Implement any plan of correction to the nursing department
- Work as a weekend supervisor as part of department head rotation
- Attend department head, QA/QI, and Medicare meetings
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of any changes in State and Federal regulations, modify policies to assure compliance, and in-service staff accordingly.
Director of Nursing
Aperion Care Midlothian -90 Bed
03.2015 - 09.2015
- Knowledge of IDPH, JCAHO, and OBRA regulations relevant to LTC facility
- Update and correct personnel policies pertaining to nursing staff
- Supervise scheduling of sufficient staff to ensure uninterrupted and quality services at all times
- Review all incidents reports for accuracy and proper notification as required by regulations
- Prepare for State inspections by chart auditing, departmental inspections, and review
- Implement any plan of correction to the nursing department
- Work as a weekend supervisor as part of department head rotation
- Attend department head, QA/QI, and Medicare meetings
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of any changes in State and Federal regulations, modify policies to assure compliance, and in-service staff accordingly.
Director of Nursing
The Ivy Apartments
04.2013 - 03.2015
- Knowledge of IDPH and OBRA regulations relevant to SLF facility
- Update and correct personnel policies pertaining to nursing staff
- Supervise scheduling of sufficient staff to ensure uninterrupted and quality services at all times
- Review all incidents reports for accuracy and proper notification as required by regulations
- Prepare for State inspections by chart auditing, departmental inspections, and review
- Implement any plan of correction to the nursing department
- Work as a weekend supervisor as part of department head rotation
- Attend department head and any other meeting as appropriate
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of any changes in State regulations, modify policies to assure compliance, and in-service staff accordingly.
Home Health Nurse (LPN)
Bright Star Home Health Agency
09.2010 - 12.2012
- Cared for patients in home 12 hour shifts
- Administered Medication, assessed, and provided total care to patients
- Worked closely with hospice companies to communicate regarding patients care
- Completed necessary documentation.
Education
ADN in Registered Nursing -
ITT Technical Institute
Orland Park, IL12.2012
Diploma in Nurse LPN -
Everest College
Merrillville, IN01.2008
Skills
- CPR and First AID Certified, American Heart Association
- Restorative Nursing since 2009
- Clinical Nurse Management/Coordinator
- Hospice care
- Medication administration
- Nursing
- Patient Assessments
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
- BLS Certification
- RN, 05/30/26, IL
Relocation
Las Vegas, NV
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Stateville Prison
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Snap Nurse- Our Lady of Lourdes, Binghamton, NY
12.2021 - 03.2022
Clinical Director - Behavioral Medicine
Jackson Park Hospital
11.2018 - 10.2021
Director of Nursing
Bria of Forest Edge - 328 Bed facility
05.2017 - 11.2017
Director of Nursing
Westchester Health and Rehabilitation -120 Bed
09.2015 - 12.2016
Director of Nursing
Aperion Care Midlothian -90 Bed
03.2015 - 09.2015
Director of Nursing
The Ivy Apartments
04.2013 - 03.2015
Home Health Nurse (LPN)
Bright Star Home Health Agency
09.2010 - 12.2012
ADN in Registered Nursing -
ITT Technical Institute
Diploma in Nurse LPN -
Everest College
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