Katherine Smith
Hurricane
Summary
Compassionate and highly skilled Registered Nurse with extensive experience in Pre-Op/PACU, Burn Trauma ICU, and Emergency Medicine. Renowned for strong clinical judgment and rapid decision-making abilities, consistently delivering safe, high-quality care in fast-paced, high-acuity environments. Expertise in managing complex patient needs, maintaining multiple IV drips, performing advanced wound care, and fostering effective collaboration within interdisciplinary teams. Dedicated to achieving exceptional patient outcomes and supporting organizational excellence through a commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre Op/PACU Staff Nurse
WVU Medicine Saint Frances
08.2025 - Current
- Monitored patient vitals in post-anesthesia care to ensure stability and comfort.
- Administered medications and IV fluids as per physician orders to facilitate recovery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient assessments and care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care protocols and discharge instructions.
- Evaluated patient responses to anesthesia, adapting care strategies as needed for optimal outcomes.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify potential complications early, minimizing risks to patients'' health.
- Supported efficient workflow within the department by maintaining adequate supplies inventory levels.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and addressing concerns in a timely manner.
- Managed complex pain management cases effectively, collaborating with physicians to adjust treatment plans as needed for optimal results.
RN, Emergency Department
CAMC
01.2023 - Current
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- IV application via ultrasound, Skilled at placing EJ and midlines
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop effective patient care plans.
- Served as a preceptor for new nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing clinical skills.
- Assisted physicians with complex diagnostic procedures, including lumbar punctures, central line placements, chest tube insertion, among others.
Burn Trauma ICU
Cabell Huntington Hospital
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Organized professional with expertise in managing resources and optimizing performance. Proficient in providing valuable insights and supporting decision-making processes. Committed to enhancing productivity and contributing to overall success.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Versatile professional with strong problem-solving skills and history of adapting to diverse challenges. Applies innovative solutions and technical expertise to deliver exceptional results. Committed to streamlining processes and advancing organizational objectives.
- Nurse lead approach on wound care.
- Working with Aline, Central lines, and wound vacs.
- Able to maintain and titrate multiple drips at once.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Marys School of Nursing
Huntington04-2022
Bachelor of Science - BSN
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV08-2025
Skills
- Accuracy in Charting with Cerner/EPIC
- Airway & Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Strong communication & Relationship Building
- Critical Thinking & Rapid Response
- Titrating multiple drips
- Wound care
- Caring and Maintaining iv lines
- Titrating drips
- Patient care/safety
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Documentation and charting
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Pediatric Advance Life Support
- Registered Nurse
- Burn Wound Care
- Ultrasound IV
- Midline Placement
- SANE Nurse
Timeline
Pre Op/PACU Staff Nurse
WVU Medicine Saint Frances
08.2025 - Current
Burn Trauma ICU
Cabell Huntington Hospital
01.2025 - 08.2025
RN, Emergency Department
CAMC
01.2023 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Marys School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - BSN
West Virginia University