Jade Smith
Registered Nurse
Derwood,MD
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Collaborates well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics/Mother-Baby Nurse
Holy Cross Hospital - Holy Cross Hospital
Silver Spring, MD
07.2023 - Current
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Office Administrative Assistant
Dr. Atiya Gopalani, GYN
Olney, MD
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Greeted visitors and answered incoming calls, providing information to callers or redirecting them to the appropriate personnel.
- Organized and maintained filing systems, both paper and electronic.
- Ordered supplies and maintained an inventory of office equipment.
- Sorted mail daily for distribution throughout the organization.
- Performed administrative duties such as photocopying, faxing documents and mailing packages.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries via email or phone.
- Managed office duties, ordered materials, organized workspaces, answered emails and made phone calls.
- Answered phones to direct callers, schedule appointments and provide general office information.
- Oversaw office inventory by restocking supplies and submitting purchase orders.
- Scanned physical documents and uploaded to encrypted databases for digital maintenance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland - Baltimore
Rockville05.2023
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Montgomery College
Germantown, MD12.2020
High School Diploma -
Our Lady of GoodCounsel
Olney, MD05.2015
Skills
- Patient Intake
- Family Education
- Pain Management
- Infection Control
- Care Plan Development
- Chart Updating
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Wound Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Examination
- Documentation
- Intake and Discharge
- Medication Administration
- Critical Thinking
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Compassionate and Caring
- Preventive Healthcare
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Medication and IV Administration
- Microsoft Office
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Clear Patient Communication
Certification
- RN
- CNA
- ALS
- NRP
- BLS
- CPR
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
Fabiola Nagami, Unit Supervisor: 301-213-2730
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics/Mother-Baby Nurse
Holy Cross Hospital - Holy Cross Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Office Administrative Assistant
Dr. Atiya Gopalani, GYN
06.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland - Baltimore
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Montgomery College
High School Diploma -
Our Lady of GoodCounsel