Kaytlin Smith
Piney Flats,TN
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical experience, leadership skills and nursing knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, administering medications and working with many health care teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Teacher
Littlest Angel Childcare Center
Bristol , TN
07.2020 - Current
- Provided positive guidance to help children develop socially, emotionally, physically and cognitively.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations related to food handling, sanitation, fire prevention.
- Created a safe, clean and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
- Maintained classroom order by enforcing rules set by administration staff.
- Encouraged creativity through art projects, imaginative play and music activities.
- Developed lesson plans based on the needs of each student while adhering to state curriculum standards.
- Supervised outdoor activities such as sports, playground games and field trips.
- Supported special needs children in completing daily tasks or assignments.
- Assisted in planning, implementing and supervising age-appropriate activities for children ages 1 month to 12 years.
- Instructed students on basic life skills such as proper hygiene and self-care.
- Adapted teaching methods according to individual student learning styles.
Nursing Manager
ETSU Urogynecology
Johnson City , TN
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Conducted in-service training sessions for nurses on new techniques, equipment and protocols.
- Implemented changes in response to customer complaints or suggestions.
- Resolved conflicts between patients, families and staff members in a timely manner.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Maintained physician's surgery scheduling and follow-up care for patient
- Managed employee scheduling and kept track of important dates, including deadlines and meetings.
- Oversaw inventory, tracked supplies, and managed reordering of items.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
Medical Assistant
ETSU OBGYN
Johnson City , TN
09.2016 - 12.2018
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Northeast State Community College
Blountville, TN05-2024
License - Licensed Practical Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Elizabethton
Elizabethton, TN05-2020
High School Diploma -
Sullivan Central High School
Blountville, TN05-2012
Skills
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Medical Documentation
- Catheter Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Samples Collection
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- TN Licensed Practical Nurse
- First Aid/CPR
- Dependable and Responsible
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Electronic Health Records Management
Affiliations
- Current RN student set to graduate May 2024
References
- Sonja Ragan-423-747-2616
- Shawnee Laforce-423-956-7267
- Ashley Carty-423-383-6091
Timeline
Childcare Teacher
Littlest Angel Childcare Center
07.2020 - Current
Nursing Manager
ETSU Urogynecology
01.2019 - 04.2019
Medical Assistant
ETSU OBGYN
09.2016 - 12.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Northeast State Community College
License - Licensed Practical Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Elizabethton
High School Diploma -
Sullivan Central High School
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