Jada Smith
Calhoun,LA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate RN who is an advocate for all patients. Comfortable with being in a leadership role, works well with others, and is a team player. Able to work well under pressure and can prioritize care in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport
01.2023 - Current
One of the charge nurses on a Perinatal unit that accepts a wide variety of patients at a time. This position requires stellar leadership and communication skills, as well as the ability to care for many different patient populations at a time. Time management and prioritization skills are vital.
Experience includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Postpartum
Antepartum
Pediatrics ( ages 4 days-18 years)
Medical-Surgical
Post-operative
Orthopedics
Nurse Technician
St. Francis Medical Center
12.2021 - 12.2022
Assisting the RN with all patient care. Obtaining foundational skills of nursing with guidance by the RN. The setting in which i worked ranged from pediatrics to medical surgical.
Phlebotomist
Northern Louisiana Medical Center
06.2021 - 01.2022
Performing venipunctures and accu-checks on patients of all ages in all areas of the hospital (ER, ICU, floor).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Monroe
Monroe, LA12.2022
High School Diploma -
West Ouachita High School
West Monroe, LA05.2018
Skills
Working as a charge nurse on a unit that accepts all types of patients (of all ages) requires a number of skills:
Leadership skills- assigning patients, assigning patient rooms, delegating tasks to coworkers
Prioritization: being able to prioritize patient care based on individual patient needs
Communication: communicating with other units to make room assignments, receive admits, and ask for assistance when needed
Team work: assisting coworkers with patient care, offering to complete tasks for coworkers when they are struggling, being willing to compromise
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport
01.2023 - Current
Nurse Technician
St. Francis Medical Center
12.2021 - 12.2022
Phlebotomist
Northern Louisiana Medical Center
06.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Monroe
High School Diploma -
West Ouachita High School