Jamie Smitley
Uniontown,PA
Summary
Problem-solving Clinical Director qualified to manage health regulations, perform patient care and further motivate talented staff. Enthusiastic professional with background affecting positive patient outcomes, finding creative solutions to administrative issues and interacting with diverse personalities.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Clinical Services
Mon EMS
04.2022 - Current
- Responsible for clinical services, education, and quality metrics.
- Interacted effectively with clinical staff and patients by using active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Facilitate hiring of qualified Lead Instructor and Clinical Educator personnel by interview applicants and making recommendations for employment.
- Developed, implemented, revised and evaluated policies and procedures.
- Organized a best practice model for training Academy for incumbent EMT/ Medics.
System Director Risk Management
Mon Health System
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Implemented a patient safety work culture across the health system.
- Standardized all risk management policies and implemented system dashboard for performance improvement.
- Resolved issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
- Maintained flexible schedule and responded to after-hours and weekend emergencies.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Mon Health Medical Center
03.2001 - 03.2022
- Always willing to assist in critical care throughout career at Mon Health. Patient Centered.
- Worked CCU shifts during Covid (2020-2022) to assist staff and patients.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
Patient Safety Risk Manager
Mon Health Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
- Reduced injuries among personnel with development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies.
- Developed and implemented safety programs.
- Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
Patient Safety Coordinator- Quality
Mon Health Medical Center
10.2015 - 01.2018
- Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine cause and made recommendations for corrective action.
- Conducted investigations into incidents and reported on findings.
- Coached employees, managers and executives on effective safety policies.
- Recommended changes to company culture to improve safety and meet changing demands.
Critical Care Educator
Mon Health Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Oversaw and planned, directed, designed and implemented educational programs directed at members of organization or general public.
- Evaluated and improved education programs.
- Oversaw operations of certification and credentialing programs.
- Promoted culture of learning throughout organization.
- Implemented a Competency Based Orientation for ICU/CCU and Cath Lab staff.
Cardiac Care Unit Unit Based Educator
Mon Health Medical Center
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
- Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
- Prioritized and revised patient care activities based on acuity of symptoms and patient preferences.
- Orchestrated high risk/low volume and high risk/high volume Unit Based Competencies based off best industry standards.
Education
Master of Science - Healthcare And Hospital Law
Seton Hall Law School
Newark, New Jersey08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania State University
05.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania State University
05.2002
Skills
- Critical Care Assessments
- Active Listening
- Critical Care Nursing
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Chest Tubes
- Swan-Ganz Catheters
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps
- Ventilator Management
- Impella Heart Pumps
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Heart Failure
- Patient Monitoring
- Data Compilation and Analysis
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Shock Symptom Identification
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Quality Improvement Activities
- Reading Comprehension
- Cardiovascular Intensive Care
- Employee Guidance
- Social Perceptiveness
I am a critical care nurse who has a passion for patient care and excellent outcomes.
I am excited to care for post-operative acute care patients and to work as part of a team in serving our patients.
Timeline
Director of Clinical Services
Mon EMS
04.2022 - Current
System Director Risk Management
Mon Health System
01.2020 - 03.2022
Patient Safety Risk Manager
Mon Health Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2020
Patient Safety Coordinator- Quality
Mon Health Medical Center
10.2015 - 01.2018
Critical Care Educator
Mon Health Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2015
Cardiac Care Unit Unit Based Educator
Mon Health Medical Center
01.2008 - 01.2013
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Mon Health Medical Center
03.2001 - 03.2022
Master of Science - Healthcare And Hospital Law
Seton Hall Law School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania State University
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