Jamie Smith

• Work with patient who are getting chemotherapy/radiation
• Support patients with new cancer diagnosis/treatment
• Care for patients after surgeries such as

-knee and hip replacements

-bowel obstructions

-heart catheterizations

-Lap Choles

-etc.

• Insert NG tubes
• Remove NG tubes
• Pain Management
• Care for dying patients and work with hospice nurses orders for patient comfort in their last days
• Blood transfusions
• Platelet transfusions
• Remove JP drains
• Insert/remove foley
• Monitor labs
• Electrolyte replacement
• Interpret EKG readings
• Telemetry monitoring
• Patient education
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
• Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as oxygen management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
• Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.

• Hospice care
• Emotional support for patients and family
• Chest tube care/monitor
• Foley care
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
• Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
• Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
• Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
• Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
• Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
• Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
• Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
• Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
• Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
• Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
• Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
• Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.

• Monitor patient status and vitals
• Monitored cardiac and other critical vital signs to detect changes and enable intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations.
• Identified patient needs based on objective data and followed through with appropriate documentation.
• Collaborated with healthcare team to develop, implement and evaluate interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Educated patients and families about medications and treatment instructions to facilitate continuum of care.
• Responded to code blue alerts within facility to initiate protocol, special procedures and cardiac monitoring.
• Chest tube care
• Promoted a positive work environment within the PCU team through collaboration, mutual respect, and proactive problem-solving approaches.
• Administered prescribed medications, changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs to provide high standards of patient care.
• Mentored new nurses through orientation processes, sharing expertise in PCU nursing practice and fostering professional growth.
• Developed strong rapport with patients and families by demonstrating empathy, active listening, and effective communication skills.

• Managed sensitive patient information with strict adherence to HIPAA guidelines, maintaining confidentiality and privacy at all times.
• Provided exceptional customer service by addressing concerns, answering questions, and ensuring patient satisfaction with their care experience at the clinic.
• Empty/insert/remove foleys
• Bathe patients
• Feed patients
• Assist patients to bathroom
• Monitor I&O's
• Communicate with nurses
• Emotionally support family members/patients
• Empty hemovacs
• Empty JP drains
• Monitor vital signs
• Supported patients with necessary care during end-of-life phases by coordinating hospice care.
• Worked closely with patients to deliver excellent and direct individualized patient care.
• Trained new staff members on office procedures and protocols, ensuring consistency in patient care delivery.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by efficiently scheduling appointments and managing patient flow.

• Help wake patients from anesthesia
• Assist nurse with wound surgical wound care
• Monitor vital signs
• Stock crash carts
• Collect specimens
• Transport patients to rooms
• Empty/remove/insert foley catheters
• Yaunker suctioning
• Transport patients with chest tubes
• Stock supplies
• Expedited response times to emergencies by coordinating rapid communication between physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Promoted a safe working environment within the Critical Care Unit by adhering to infection control protocols and reporting any observed hazards.
• Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
• Assisted nursing staff with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges for seamless transitions within the Critical Care Unit.
• Maintained an organized environment within the Critical Care Unit through efficient filing and documentation practices.
• Enhanced patient care by effectively managing medical records and updating critical information in a timely manner.
• Strengthened teamwork within the Critical Care Unit by actively participating in staff meetings and sharing relevant information with colleagues.

• Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
• Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
• Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
• Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
• Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
• Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
• Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
• Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
• Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
• Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
• Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
• Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
• Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.

• Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
• Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
• Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
• Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.