Kandice Smith
Raeford,NC
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse recognized for productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency care, and pain management. Possess strong communication skills, adaptability to high-stress environments, and ability to work effectively in team settings. Excel in providing exceptional patient care through empathy, patience, and active listening.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Memorial Regional Hospital Hollywood
Hollywood, FL
12.2022 - 12.2024
- Monitored post-transplant patients requiring IMCU-level care, managing high-risk medications and surgical wounds and drains and foleys.
- Administered post-surgical wound dressings, maintaining sterile techniques to promote recovery.
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Responded quickly and effectively to changes in condition or response to treatment.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Monitored patients after kidney or pancreas transplant surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, offering comfort and information as needed.
- Assumed the role of charge nurse, overseeing patient care, staff coordination, and providing guidance and assistance in patient care.
- Engaged in the wound care committee to optimize wound management practices.
Nurse Extern
Memorial Regional Hospital Hollywood
Hollywood, FL
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted staff with passing meal trays and feeding patients.
- Ensured adherence to hospital policies and procedures for infection control.
- Supported patients with mobility, aiding in walking and transferring using appropriate devices.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to devise treatment methods designed to reduce pain and discomfort.
- Shadowed nursing staff to better understand care approaches and learn proper procedures.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, toileting and ambulation.
- Performed phlebotomy services as needed for laboratory specimen collection.
Customer Service Representative
Publix
Pembroke Pines, FL
04.2015 - 06.2022
- Addressed customer concerns and problems, and attempted to resolve the issue.
- Provide money services such as Western Union, including signing legal binding documents for transfer confirmations.
- Handled and was responsible for large amounts of money through services provided at Publix, and in the cash office.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Keiser University Pembroke Pines Campus
Pembroke Pines05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Ave Maria University
Ave Maria, FL05-2018
Skills
- Communication
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Critical thinking
- Empathetic
- Collaborating
- Administering oral, IV, and IM medications
- Managing Jackson-Pratt drains
- Administration of Peritoneal Dialysis
- Central line management, dressing changes, and removals
- Surgical wound management and dressing changes
- Accurate I&O monitoring
- Assisting with ADLs
- IV insertion
- Catheterization
- EKG interpretation
- Phlebotomy
- Critical and maintenance IV-drip management
- Chart reviewing
- Patient assessments
- Patient discharging
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Memorial Regional Hospital Hollywood
12.2022 - 12.2024
Nurse Extern
Memorial Regional Hospital Hollywood
07.2022 - 12.2022
Customer Service Representative
Publix
04.2015 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Keiser University Pembroke Pines Campus
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Ave Maria University
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