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Katie Smi

Schenectady,NY

Summary

Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Albany Medical Center - HOS
07.2024 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Patient Care Associate

Albany Medical Center - HOS
10.2022 - 07.2024
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by communicating pertinent patient information during detailed handoff reports.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care during daily interactions.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.

Medical receptionist/Front end lead

Albany OBGYN
01.2021 - 10.2022
  • Greeting patients at the front desk for check in, scheduling appointments, taking copayments, and answering patient phone calls
  • Training new employees as well as ongoing employee support as needed

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Schwarzkopf Professional
01.2015 - 01.2020
  • Traveling to salons to educate licensed hairstylists in hair coloring and creative highlighting techniques
  • Teaching workshops with other Schwarzkopf team members to collaborate different techniques into a 2-day workshop
  • Helping other stylists to grow their clientele

Education

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Maria College
Albany
05.2024

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Engaging Presentation Skills
  • Results Driven
  • Patient-Centered Advocacy

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Albany Medical Center - HOS
07.2024 - Current

Patient Care Associate

Albany Medical Center - HOS
10.2022 - 07.2024

Medical receptionist/Front end lead

Albany OBGYN
01.2021 - 10.2022

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Schwarzkopf Professional
01.2015 - 01.2020

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Maria College

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