Kelley Smith
Carmel,ME
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge with a strong background in emergency care. Skilled in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient needs and delivering high-quality care. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Strong communication abilities ensure effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Improved patient satisfaction through attentive service and advocacy.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department Charge Nurse
Eastern Maine Medical Center
Bangor, ME
08.2013 - Current
- Monitored staffing levels within the department to ensure adequate coverage at all times.
- Facilitated smooth transition of care between ED personnel, physicians, nursing units and departments or other health care providers.
- Monitored patient conditions to identify concerning changes and mitigate symptoms.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Demonstrated expertise in trauma management techniques such as airway control and stabilization of fractures.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Developed strategies for managing high-acuity patients through utilization of resources both internal and external.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Performed triage assessments on incoming patients to determine acuity level and appropriate treatment setting.
Emergency Department Nurse
Maine General Medical Center
Waterville, ME
07.2009 - 07.2016
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Triaged incoming patients and communicated with doctors to encourage timely attention to urgent situations.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St Joseph Hospital
Bangor, ME
08.2009 - 07.2015
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the Emergency Department setting.
- Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
Registered Nurse
Exeter Hospital
Exeter, NH
11.2003 - 05.2009
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maine Fort Kent
Fort Kent, ME12-2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastern Maine Community College
Bangor, ME05-2003
Skills
- Medical assessment
- Ventilator support
- IV management
- Precepting
- Patient assessment
- Emotional intelligence
- Patient monitoring
- Patient and family advocacy
- IV and venipuncture certified
- Staff supervision
- Patient assessments
- Intravenous therapy
- Documenting vitals
- Performing ekgs
- Emergency procedures
- Trauma recovery
- Strong clinical judgment
- Taking vitals
- Personal care needs
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life SUpport
- Pediatric Advanced Life SUpport
- Trauma Nursing Core Course
- Certified Emergency Nurse
Timeline
Emergency Department Charge Nurse
Eastern Maine Medical Center
08.2013 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St Joseph Hospital
08.2009 - 07.2015
Emergency Department Nurse
Maine General Medical Center
07.2009 - 07.2016
Registered Nurse
Exeter Hospital
11.2003 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maine Fort Kent
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastern Maine Community College
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