Jennifer E Smith MHA, BSN, RN
Fredericktown,OH
Summary
Enthusiastic RN eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of the health care industry and training in health care management. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in advancing my nursing career
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Leader
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Whitehall Primary Care
Whitehall, OH
03.2021 - Current
- Involved in Quality Improvement projects involving laboratory errors and increasing vaccination rates for optional vaccines.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Have 120-160 patients a day in a clinic setting, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations
- Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
- Coordinated departmental operations according to administrative, legal and medical guidelines.
GYN/Urology Charge Nurse
The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center
Columbus, OH
10.2006 - 03.2021
- Provided direct patient care during intra-operative procedures
- Maintained and updated surgeons’ preference cards.
- Worked as desk charge nurse by running the OR board, making staffing changes, and booking cases
- Preceptor in circulating and scrub role
- Educated staff in high quality CPR techniques and use of AED
- Served on the staff scheduling committee and EBP/research committee
- Created a committee that encompassed all of the peri-operative area, including pre-op, PACU, surgery prep and recovery and intra-operative services
- Led initiatives in cost savings as it applies to surgery supplies, involved in projects that involve trials of new instruments and equipment
- Led in-services and teaching for staff and residents
- Coordinated cases with multi- service surgeons
- Worked with staff from other units for specialized cases, and served as the surgical contact
- Worked on process improvement projects with surgeons
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Kept optimal supply levels in operating rooms to meet typical patient loads.
Charge Nurse
Mount Carmel East Hospital
Columbus, OH
01.1999 - 05.2007
- Served at charge nurse of a 50-bed emergency room
- Provided direct nursing care from triage until admission or discharge
- Called patients with results of lab work and called in prescriptions as directed by physicians
- Managed patient care from a minor to critical care setting
- Performed lab draws and obtained – 12 lead EKG.
- Directed patient care activities, guided and trained RNs, LPNs, EMTs, patient care assistants and nursing students.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Staff Nurse
Fairfield Medical Center
Lancaster, OH
08.1997 - 12.1998
- Served in the Charge Nurse roll when needed
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
Education
Master’s - Health Administration
Ohio University
09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
12.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Technology
Central Ohio Technical College
06.1997
Skills
- Staff Development
- Medical Supply Management
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Operational Procedures
- Operational Standards
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Delegation and Motivation
- Staff Leadership and Direction
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
Licenses and Certifications
RN - Registered Nurse - Ohio
Expires October 2023
American Heart Association Instructor
2007-2020
BLS- Basic Life Support
Issuer - American Heart Association
Expires: April 2024
References
Beth Dillion, BSN, RN
Primary Care Educator
Beth,Dillion@nationwidechildrens.org
(937) 613-5566
Nima Baradaran, MD
Urology Surgeon
Nima.Baradaran@osumc.edu
(410) 340-8680
Sara Kelly, RN
Sara.Kelly@osumc.edu
(614) 562-9825
Timeline
Clinical Leader
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Whitehall Primary Care
03.2021 - Current
GYN/Urology Charge Nurse
The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center
10.2006 - 03.2021
Charge Nurse
Mount Carmel East Hospital
01.1999 - 05.2007
Staff Nurse
Fairfield Medical Center
08.1997 - 12.1998
Master’s - Health Administration
Ohio University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Technology
Central Ohio Technical College