Jason Tyler Smith
Iron Ridge,WI
Summary
Compassionate and motivated healthcare professional pursuing a career in critical care nursing. Currently enrolled in a Direct Entry Master's in Nursing (DEMSN) program at Alverno College with a strong foundation in patient care, collaboration, and data collection. Seeking a critical care technician role to enhance skills and facilitate a seamless transition to ICU nursing at Froedtert upon graduation. Experienced in assisting clients with mental impairments or physical limitations in managing daily tasks, specializing in geriatric care and providing both companionship and direct assistance to cognitively impaired individuals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Associate
Rogers Memorial Hospital
03.2021 - Current
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care while ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment
- Record and monitor vital signs, patient weights, and other critical data
- Support patients during activities, including group sessions and outings
- Lead and facilitate therapy groups to promote mental health and well-being
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support individualized care plans
- Supported needs of 6-20+ residents under long/short-term care.
Landscape Construction Foreman
KK Landscape
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
Cheese Curd Processor
Grande Cheese
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Maintained high standards of food safety and quality while completing production documentation
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
- Received and reviewed incoming documents and materials.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
Server
Rodizio Grill
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Delivered exceptional customer service in a high-pressure environment
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
Education
Direct Entry Master’s - Nursing
Alverno College
Greenfield, WI06.2026
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Sociology & Psychology
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI07.2019
Skills
- Patient care
- Critical data collection/chart updating
- Knowledge of infection prevention/control measures
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving
- Care plan assessment
- IV management
- Medication administration
- HIPAA compliance
- Conflict mediation
Certification
- BLS (Basic Life Support), American Heart Association, Current
- CPR Certification, American Heart Association, Current
- WHO/EMRO/UNSSC Leadership Program on Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness and Response, Completed four modules focused on leadership in managing epidemics and pandemics.
Healthcare Experience
Patient Care Associate, Rogers Memorial Hospital, West Allis, WI, 03/01/21, Present, Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care while ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment., Record and monitor vital signs, patient weights, and other critical data., Support patients during activities, including group sessions and outings., Lead and facilitate therapy groups to promote mental health and well-being., Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support individualized care plans.
Activities
- Collegiate Basketball: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2017–2019) and Carroll University (2015–2017)
- High School Basketball and Baseball: Slinger High School (2011–2015)
Awards
- Wisconsin Covenant Scholarship (Quad-Graphics)
- Honor Roll: Slinger High School (2011–2015)
- MVP and First-Team All-Conference Basketball Player (2014–2015)
Timeline
Patient Care Associate
Rogers Memorial Hospital
03.2021 - Current
Landscape Construction Foreman
KK Landscape
03.2020 - 02.2021
Cheese Curd Processor
Grande Cheese
10.2019 - 02.2020
Server
Rodizio Grill
05.2019 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Sociology & Psychology
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
- BLS (Basic Life Support), American Heart Association, Current
- CPR Certification, American Heart Association, Current
- WHO/EMRO/UNSSC Leadership Program on Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness and Response, Completed four modules focused on leadership in managing epidemics and pandemics.
Direct Entry Master’s - Nursing
Alverno College
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