Jasmine Smalls
San Diego,CA
Summary
Compassionate Critical Care Nurse with background in providing care in high-stress environments. Skilled in rapidly assessing patient conditions and developing immediate care plans. Strengths include effective communication, teamwork, and ability to stay calm under pressure. Contributed to improved patient outcomes through vigilant monitoring and proactive interventions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
John Muir Health, Concord Medical Center
Concord
07.2024 - Current
- Performed bedside procedures such as arterial line insertion and chest tube management.
- Responded swiftly in emergency situations related to cardiac arrest or respiratory failure.
- Educated patients and their families about cardiothoracic conditions, treatments, medications, nutrition, lifestyle modifications.
- Managed ventilator settings such as tidal volume, rate of respiration rate based on physician orders.
Neuro ICU/CCU
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance
Torrance, CA
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Performed bedside procedures including arterial blood gas draws, chest tube insertion, TTM, LP and ICP monitoring
- Monitored current treatments for strokes, including medications, invasive BP monitoring
- Conducted assessments of stroke patients to monitor progress and determine appropriate interventions.
RN, CVICU/CCU
Saint Joseph CHI
Lexington, KY
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Monitored all incoming orders, ensured the accuracy of order details, and managed customer complaints or requests.
- Performed medical treatments such as administering medications, use of Arterial Lines, Flotrac, CVP, and PAWP for hemodynamics in patients.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests, therapeutic procedures, and other medical interventions.
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Norton Brownboro Hospital
Louisville
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Conducted ongoing ICP monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions based on the type of stroke, and updated clinical supervisors with current information
- Performed frequent checks on spinal and subdural hemorrhagic drains and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
CCU Staff Nurse
Baptst Health Hospital
Louisville
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery
- Assisted patients to maintain current understanding of conditions and presentations
RN, Dialysis
Fresenius Kidney Care
Louisville
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties
- Provided in-patient care for 4 dialysis patients simultaneously focusing on providing clean, safe and comfortable treatment environment
ICU Staff Nurse
Mary and Elizabeth Hospital
Louisville
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities
Education
Nursing - BSN
University of Louisville
Louisville07.2024
Nursing - ADN
Jefferson Community Technical College
Louisville12.2020
Skills
- Chronic disease management
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Strong clinical judgment
- Tracheostomy Care
- Medication Administration
- Critical Care Nursing
- Multitasking
- Cardiac monitoring
- Ventilator management
- Medical Device Monitoring
- Emergency Interventions
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Shock Symptom Identification
- Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring
Personal Information
Title: ICU RN
Timeline
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
John Muir Health, Concord Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
Neuro ICU/CCU
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance
09.2023 - 06.2024
RN, CVICU/CCU
Saint Joseph CHI
08.2022 - 04.2023
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Norton Brownboro Hospital
03.2022 - 07.2022
CCU Staff Nurse
Baptst Health Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
RN, Dialysis
Fresenius Kidney Care
10.2021 - 01.2022
ICU Staff Nurse
Mary and Elizabeth Hospital
01.2021 - 10.2021
Nursing - BSN
University of Louisville
Nursing - ADN
Jefferson Community Technical College
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