Katherine Smith
Hurricane
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience in patient care and treatment. Proven ability to conduct rapid assessments and perform effectively in high-pressure situations. Strong collaboration skills with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Expertise in patient assessment, emergency care, and pain management, complemented by excellent communication and adaptability.
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
- Led advanced wound care initiatives, specializing in management of burns and complex cases.
- Collaborated with Aline on central line placements and maintenance of wound vacs.
- Monitored and titrated multiple intravenous drips simultaneously with precision.
- Committed to ongoing education and continual professional development in nursing practices caring certifications in burn wound care.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV08-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Marys School of Nursing
Huntington04-2022
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
- Patient care/safety
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Documentation and charting
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Clinical assessments
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
Bachelor of Science - BSN
West Virginia University
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Marys School of Nursing