Kara Smith
Carey,OH
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated nursing professional with extensive experience at Blanchard Valley Regional Health Center. Proven ability in patient safety and clinical judgment, leading process improvements that enhanced care delivery. Skilled in IV insertion and effective communication, fostering collaboration among healthcare teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Blanchard Valley Regional Health Center
05.2022 - Current
- Contributed to process improvement initiatives within the emergency department aimed at optimizing efficiency and care delivery while reducing costs.
- Utilized advanced nursing skills such as IV insertion, wound care management, EKG interpretation, splinting/casting application among others to provide exceptional patient-centered care.
- Managed challenging medical cases involving trauma, cardiac events, stroke, respiratory distress, mental health crises, and more.
- Facilitated patient education regarding their medical conditions, discharge instructions, and follow-up care arrangements as needed to promote better health outcomes.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
United States Army Reserve
08.2004 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Nursing Supervisor
Wyandot Memorial Hospital
07.2013 - 11.2020
- Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration by fostering strong relationships with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Mentored new nursing staff members to promote adherence to established best practices and foster professional growth.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Delegated tasks and provided leadership for 150 nurses and support personnel.
Education
Nursing
Chamberlian College of Nursing
08-2016
Skills
- Patient safety
- Clinical judgment
- Assertiveness
- Critical incident stress management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Effective communication
- Decision-making
- Creative problem solving
Accomplishments
Army Achievement Medal (ARCOM) 2007, 2011, 2021
Tactical Combat Causality Care (TCCC) 2016
FEMA Indent Commander Course 2013
804th Nurse of the Month 2011
Medical Management of Biological and Chemical Warfare 2009
Certification
BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIH
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Blanchard Valley Regional Health Center
05.2022 - Current
Nursing Supervisor
Wyandot Memorial Hospital
07.2013 - 11.2020
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
United States Army Reserve
08.2004 - Current
Nursing
Chamberlian College of Nursing
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