Jennifer Smith

I currently work in the Internal Medicine Clinic where I serve as one of three Go-To nurses. My responsibilities include overseeing the clinic pace and timely rooming of patients. I also submit infusion prior authorizations, review labs escalating any critical issues, and answer questions and helping the providers within the clinic. As a RN, I am responsible for answering the triage phone using critical thinking skills to escalate or defuse situations.

• Educated patients and families on discharge instructions, medications, and symptom management.
• Trained new nursing staff on unit protocols, patient safety practices, and clinical documentation standards.
• Maintained infection control practices, isolation precautions, and compliance with hospital safety policies.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

• Worked in six-bed burn ICU as general duty nurse. • Managed two-patient assignment with intensive wound care responsibilities. • Served as charge nurse.

• Documented assessments, interventions, and outcomes in electronic health records with accuracy.
• Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists, and therapists to align treatment priorities.
• Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
• Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
• Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
• Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
• Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
• Enhanced ICU team efficiency by providing continuous education on best nursing practices and protocols.
• Participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current on best practices and advancements within the field of critical care nursing.
• Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into the ICU unit and promoting a supportive workplace culture.
• Worked with physicians and nursing staff to develop treatment protocols addressing patients' current symptom presentation as well as underlying conditions.
• Served as an effective liaison between patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication of relevant information.

• Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and documented findings in electronic medical record.
• Administered medications and treatments while following safety protocols and physician orders.
• Coordinated care with interdisciplinary team to support individualized patient treatment plans.
• Monitored vital signs and recognized changes requiring prompt clinical intervention.
• Maintained infection control standards and supported safe patient handling practices.
• Prioritized multiple patient assignments while ensuring accurate, timely nursing documentation.
• Responded to urgent clinical needs and escalated concerns to appropriate care providers.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Monitored hemodynamic status and detected patient condition changes requiring immediate intervention.
• Administered vasoactive medications, titrated infusions, and maintained accurate medication documentation.
• Managed ventilator-dependent patients and coordinated respiratory care with interdisciplinary teams.
• Performed comprehensive assessments and updated care plans based on clinical findings.
• Responded to rapid deteriorations and supported code situations with critical care team.
• Educated families on ICU procedures, equipment, and patient status updates.
• Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.

General duty registered nurse on 9Z2. Managed an assignment that included medical, surgical, orthopedic, and psychiatric patients. Collaborated with a team of 3 RNs and 1 LPNAssumed charge nurse role within months of employment, overseeing staff and patient care., demonstrating leadership and commitment.f employment, I was made a charge nurse.

• Administered medications and monitored responses for changes in patient status.
• Assessed patient conditions and documented findings in electronic medical records.
• Coordinated care plans with physicians, therapists, and support staff.

• Dean's List all four semesters.