Summary

Overview

Work History

Education

Skills

Accomplishments

Certification

Personal Information

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Jasmine Smalls

Long Beach,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

Certification

years of professional experience

Work History

Critical Care Registered Nurse

Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance

01.2025 - Current

Administered critical care treatments and medications according to physician orders.
Monitored patient vital signs to identify changes and facilitate timely interventions.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to formulate comprehensive care plans.
Educated patients and families on health management and effective recovery strategies.

Neuro ICU/CCU

Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance

09.2023 - 04.2024

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
Executed assessments of stroke patients to evaluate progress and identify suitable interventions.

Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse

John Muir Health, Concord Medical Center

07.2024 - 10.2024

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.

RN, CVICU/CCU

Saint Joseph CHI

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

02.2022 - 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

12.2021 - 02.2022

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

09.2021 - 12.2021

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

12.2020 - 09.2021

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

Louisville

07-2024

Nursing - ADN

Jefferson Community Technical College

Louisville

12-2020

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

Accomplishments

5 time daisy nominations. "Good catch" award that catch ventilator Ballard's in all Providence Hospitals.

Certification

Critical Care Registered Nurse

NIHSS

Personal Information

Title: ICU RN

Portfolio

CCRN Certification

Good Catch Award

Good Conduct Award

Naval Air Station Award