Katie Smith
Trenton,FL
Summary
Proactive Telehealth Nurse and Home Health Registered Nurse with extensive experience in quality improvement initiatives and protocol development. Skilled in patient safety, emotional support, chronic disease management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Bring exceptional clinical assessment abilities and a strong commitment to patient advocacy and education.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Telehealth Nurse
Shands Home Care
07.2019 - Current
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives related to telehealth nursing practice, enhancing service delivery and patient experience.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times, promoting trust between nurse and patient through compassionate virtual interactions.
- Assisted in the development of telehealth protocols and procedures, contributing to the overall success of the program.
- Prioritized patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs while discussing any concerning changes or trends with appropriate healthcare providers promptly.
Home Health Registered Nurse
Shands Home Care
07.2019 - Current
- Educated patients and families on disease management, prevention strategies, and self-care techniques.
- Assessed patient conditions regularly, promptly reporting changes in status to healthcare providers for timely intervention.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Coordinated with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless continuity of care for patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during the care process.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, treatments administered, and other pertinent information for thorough recordkeeping.
- Implemented effective pain management strategies to promote comfort and improve overall well-being for patients experiencing chronic or acute pain symptoms.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Rasmussen University
Ocala, FL05.2019
Associate of Arts -
Florida Gateway College
Lake City, FL05.2017
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Clinical assessment
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Healthcare Software Proficiency
- Nursing Informatics
- Remote patient monitoring
- Patient Advocacy
- Medication Refills
- Physician Collaboration
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Wound Care
- Intravenous therapy
- Medication Administration
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) - Pediatric Nursing Certification Board.
Timeline
Telehealth Nurse
Shands Home Care
07.2019 - Current
Home Health Registered Nurse
Shands Home Care
07.2019 - Current
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Rasmussen University
Associate of Arts -
Florida Gateway College
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