Kelly Smith
Chapel Hill,NC
Summary
Accomplished RN with extensive experience across critical care, interventional radiology, cardiology and correctional healthcare, . Excelled in roles requiring strong clinical judgment and leadership, including Charge Nurse and Unit Educator. Demonstrates exceptional patient advocacy and innovative problem-solving skills, ensuring high-quality care and safety. Strong communication abilities ensure effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Improved patient satisfaction through attentive service and advocacy.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
UNC Health
Chapel Hill, NC
01.2020 - Current
- Staff RN in Interventional Radiology, acting as Charge Nurse in the prep/recovery area, precepting new hires and providing direct patient care
- Job duties include prepping/recovering patients for procedures requiring moderate sedation or general anesthesia
RN, traveler
Maxim Healthcare Services
Tampa, FL
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Completed travel contract working in female corrections
- Acted as Triage RN for the clinic, as well as Emergency Responder
- Worked closely with Providers to ensure patient safety and appropriate care
RN
Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, OR
01.2007 - 05.2019
- Positions held include staff RN in the ICU from 2007-2010, staff RN in the Perioperative department 2010-2015 and staff RN in the Cardiac clinic from 2016 - 05/2019
- These roles allowed me to act as bedside RN, preceptor, Charge Nurse, Unit Educator, EPIC super user, UBNPC member and chair, and Lead RN
RN, traveler
Cross Country TravCorps
Boca Raton, FL
05.2003 - 12.2006
- Completed travel contracts with various hospitals throughout the country
- Provided primary care, assessment and evaluation of the adult patient in the critical care setting
RN, traveler
American Mobile Healthcare
San Diego, CA
01.2001 - 05.2003
- Completed travel contracts with various hospitals throughout the country
- Provided primary care, assessment and evaluation of the adult patient in the critical care setting
Education
BSN - Spanish as a second language
Marywood University
Scranton, PA05.1997
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Self-Directed Problem Solving
- Patient and family advocate
- Reliable Support Professional
- Innovative Solution Finder
- Dedicated Advocate
- Proven Leadership Skills
- Effective Task Prioritization
Certification
- Registered Nurse in North Carolina, 317990, 12/2026
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, active until 09/2026
Accomplishments
- 2008 Nurse of the Year award in Patient Care
- Multiple Daisy Award nominations for outstanding patient care
- Poster Presentation at the 2013 ASPAN Conference in Chicago, IL
- Authored two protocols for the Cardiology Clinic
- Created a library of dot phrases to be used by Medical Assistants for patient care
Credentials
- RN
- BSN
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN
UNC Health
01.2020 - Current
RN, traveler
Maxim Healthcare Services
06.2019 - 09.2019
RN
Oregon Health & Science University
01.2007 - 05.2019
RN, traveler
Cross Country TravCorps
05.2003 - 12.2006
RN, traveler
American Mobile Healthcare
01.2001 - 05.2003
- Registered Nurse in North Carolina, 317990, 12/2026
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, active until 09/2026
BSN - Spanish as a second language
Marywood University
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