JENNIFER SMITH
Deer Park,TX
Summary
Knowledgeable Charge Nurse with excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities demonstrated across 28-year career history. Keeps units running at peak efficiency, quality and performance. Excellent communication and coordination skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center
2023.02 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate postpartum care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on care of their newborn, care of themselves, and breastfeeding.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
Assistant Nurse Manager
The Woman's Hospital Of Texas
2011.10 - 2023.02
- Developed departmental goals and objectives to improve satisfactory rating with patients
- Performed real-time chart audits for all patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement
- Liaised with Nurse Manager to coordinate and direct unit patient care operations for assigned shift
- Supervised and planned work of assigned staff to maintain optimal patient care standards.
RN Staff Nurse
The Woman's Hospital Of Texas
1995.02 - 2011.10
- Participates in establishing, maintaining, and improving patient's health care goals through patient assessment, planning and implementation of nursing interventions and evaluation of patient outcomes
- Identifies and assists with opportunities for performance improvement activities on the unit and with other service areas
- Accurately and completely documents all aspects of care given
- Interaction with patients and colleagues demonstrate compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and uniqueness of every individual, unrestricted by considerations of social or economic status or cultural beliefs.
Education
Certification in Maternal Newborn Nursing currently active Basic Life Support currently active Neonatal Resuscitation Provider currently active -
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN07.2020
Associate Degree - Nursing: Nursing
San Jacinto College District
Pasadena, TX05.1993
Skills
- Staff leadership
- Quality assurance
- Process Improvement
- Staff assignments
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Patient education and counseling
- Postpartum Care
Timeline
RN
Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center
2023.02 - Current
Assistant Nurse Manager
The Woman's Hospital Of Texas
2011.10 - 2023.02
RN Staff Nurse
The Woman's Hospital Of Texas
1995.02 - 2011.10
Certification in Maternal Newborn Nursing currently active Basic Life Support currently active Neonatal Resuscitation Provider currently active -
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Associate Degree - Nursing: Nursing
San Jacinto College District
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