Jun Smith
Spring,TX
Summary
RN with 16 years of experience across muli-disciplinaries, Ambulatory Care, G,l , Neuro, Immunotherapy, Rheumatology Infectious Disease, Vascular Access, Genetics, Alzheimer's, Mental Health, Women's Health, Post-op, Pre-op, Special procedures, Wound Care, Public Health, Case Management, Home Health, Heme/Onc, Palliative Care, OR, and dialysis. With additional 14 years as a CNA, Dialysis Tech, and Surgical Tech. Exceptional capacity to multitask, manage and prioritize while providing patient care.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Infusion RN
PrimeSource
Houston, TX
12.2015 - Current
- Provide direct nursing care to patient, including administering medications, IV therapy and wound care in fast paced infectious disease, neurology, rheumatology, gastroenterology,mental behavioural health, geriatric and asthma/allergy/ immunology in an outpatient clinical setting (AIC ) or home setting.
- Performed thorough nursing physical and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Proficient IV skills: establishing PIV access, maintenance of Midlines, PICC Lines and accessing Implanted Ports including / troubleshooting.
- Obtain laboratory specimens including cultures per mdo.
- Review previous lab values and findings with patient and medical team.
- Follows proper infection control measures within INS / AVA /IgNs and company policy standards.
- Prepare and mix specialty medication after establishing venous access.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Administration of Biologic and Biosimilar, anti-invectives, hydration fluids, anti-inflammatory, DMARDs, Colony-Stimulating Factor, low dose chemo, monoclonal antibodies and medications safely, Monitoring patients prior to, during and post treatment documenting outcomes per INS, IgNs, AVA, CDC and company SOP.
- Consistent evaluation of patients during treatment vital signs, s/sx of ADR or S/E, and assess their response to treatments discharge planning. Monitoring vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Case Management including accurately maintain patient’s records, triage, follow up and develop POC. Interacting with physician and medical team to ensure quality of care.
- Provide patient and family education on medication administration and self-care techniques.
- Advised family members on the best course of action for their loved ones' healthcare needs.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Assist local Physicians with initial start up of own onsite clinic. By initiating and providing direct nursing patient care, educate staff and patients relating to medication administration and self care techniques.
- Travel to sister AIC sites including Odessa, Dallas, Port Arthur, Cleveland and surrounding Houston area to precept new nursing hires and fill in when needed.
Infusion RN Manager
Medical Infusion Therapy
Houston, TX
07.2008 - 12.2015
- Admissions RN for clinic, office and home IV infusions by establishing peripheral IV access, implanted port access, de-access and midline, PICC, CVC maintenance: and troubleshooting according to physician orders.
- Prepare appropriate specialty medications after obtaining, verifying venous access.
- Administration of biological, biosimilar, anti-invectives, DMARDs, fluid hydration, anti-inflammatory, pain management, low dose chemo, monoclonal antibodies and mood stabilizers for specialty AIC's and home care settings.
- Provide wound care according to physician order; dressing and wound vac changes.
- Monitor patients' vital signs and assessing their response during treatment quickly responding to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Document all interactions related to patient and patient car.
- Preform chart audits and review to ensure all patient care, informed consents, physician orders and appropriate documentation are met per JACHO requirement's.
- Teach patient and family members appropriate management and administration of IV medication including proper infection control.
- Case Management including accurately maintain patient’s records and develop POC based on patient specific needs, discharge planning. Interactions with medical team within timely follow through to ensure quality of care.
- Supervise and coordinate all nursing staff related to patient needs. Precept new hires related to position.
- Development of teaching tools used for patients and staff.. Adhere to all INS, AVA, and IgNs standards to provide safe quality of care.
- Address patient, family or AIC medical team issues or complaints related to service provided.
- Ability to remain calm under stress to prioritize tasks to ensure proper interventions to specific issue are provided.
- Follow up with patient, family or medical team after implementation for feedback to ensure quality patient care being provide.
- Provide / organize public health immunizations free or low cost for staff and underserved public.
Infusion RN Per Diem
Biocurerx
Houston, TX
12.2011 - 12.2014
- RN for clinic, office and home IV infusions by establishing peripheral IV access, implanted port access / de-access and PICC/ CVC maintenance: according to physician orders.
- Efficient physical assessment skills as related to patients diagnosis/ current health status prior to treatment, during treatment, and post treatment
- Prepare and administer biologic / biosimilar medications.
- Efficient physical assessment skills as related to patients diagnosis/ current health status prior to treatment, during treatment, and post treatment.
- Responsible for planning, integrating, implementing, modifying, and evaluating the effectiveness of patients care.
- Management of onsite nursing functions including patient scheduling, daily service charting, inventory management, and coordination of follow-up care with physicians
- Float to local onsite Physician clinics to relieve staff.
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Foundation Surgical Hospital
Bellaire, TX
06.2007 - 07.2008
- Pre-operative assessment of patients immediately prior to surgery as indicated to include: chart review, lab review, verification of surgical site, completion of physician orders, operative consent, peripheral IV insertion, appropriate medication administration prior to surgery as ordered.
- Monitored vital signs of patients during the procedure and provided necessary interventions as needed.
- Organized patient records, test results, and other medical information for surgical team review.
- Assessed patients' health condition prior to surgery and identified potential risks.
- Provided postoperative care to patients by changing dressings, monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and providing emotional support.
- Collaborated with physicians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals in order to provide optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated families about perioperative nursing care practices and procedures.
CNA /Certified Surgical Technologist
Boulder Women’s Clinic / Dr. Hern
Boulder, CO
05.1996 - 02.1999
- Assisted physician ni sterile surgical procedures including: • AROM, Amniocentesis, D&E.
- Counsel patient relating to procedure address any questions or concern.
- Pre &Post op prep • Set up of surgical / sterile instruments &supplies.
- Ultrasound to determine fetal gestational age.
- Perform phlebotomy skills for basic labs.
- Education related to STD and proper birth control practices
- Patient teaching regarding procedures &aftercare instructions.
- Assist in sterile processing of instruments
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Science
Montgomery College
Conroe, TX05-2007
Skills
- Compassion and Empathy
- Community health
- Quality Improvement
- Basic Life Support
- Highly adaptable in various environments
- IV drug therapy management
- Specialty Medication Administration
- CVAD maintenance and troubleshooting
- Vascular care understanding
- Care of complex rare Immunology patients
- Rheumatology
- Gastrology
- Atshma, Pulmonary
- Geriatric Care
- Women's Health
- Public Health
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- Procedure preparations
- Emergency Procedures
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Nursing Plan Development
- Patient and family advocacy
- Home Health Care
- Care Plan Development
- Infectious disease control
- Case Management
- Discharge Planning
- Wound Care
- EMR Systems
- Patient discharging
- Patient Evaluation
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Immunization skills
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- Home visits
- Medical evaluation
- SBAR communication
Certification
- Registered Nurse of State of Texas compact
Timeline
Head Infusion RN
PrimeSource
12.2015 - Current
Infusion RN Per Diem
Biocurerx
12.2011 - 12.2014
Infusion RN Manager
Medical Infusion Therapy
07.2008 - 12.2015
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Foundation Surgical Hospital
06.2007 - 07.2008
CNA /Certified Surgical Technologist
Boulder Women’s Clinic / Dr. Hern
05.1996 - 02.1999
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Science
Montgomery College