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Kelsi Smith

Oklahoma City,OK
Kelsi Smith

Summary

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, and advocating safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

4
years of professional experience

Work History

OU Medicine

Nurse Technician
12.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
  • Aided patients with personal hygiene by giving baths, dressing and assisting in feeding.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Provided personal hygiene assistance, giving baths and performing dress changes for patients.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.

OU Medical Health Science Center

Student Nurse Extern - OR
06.2023 - 07.2023

Job overview

  • Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
  • Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
  • Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
  • Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
  • Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
  • Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
  • Attended medical procedures to increase nursing expertise and advance training.
  • Reviewed care plans and assessed alignment with long-term and short-term care goals.

OU Medical Health Science Center

Student Nurse Intern - Pre-Op
09.2022 - 11.2022

Job overview

  • Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
  • Evaluated patients to detect contraindications before anesthesia or scheduled surgery.
  • Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
  • Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, and syringe.
  • Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.

First National Bank

Bank Customer Service Representative
01.2022 - 06.2022

Job overview

  • Processed various transactions with accuracy and according to bank standards and legal requirements.
  • Assisted customers with navigating bank systems, completing transactions and opening or closing accounts.
  • Strengthened customer relationships by upholding strict standards and delivering fast, friendly customer service.
  • Educated customers about available services, products and bank resources.
  • Answered bank phone lines and directed customers to appropriate department to address concerns.
  • Trained and mentored new banking personnel on customer service strategies, supporting group performance goals.

Lucilles Roadhouse

Head Waitress
10.2019 - 04.2021

Job overview

  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
  • Upheld high standards of professionalism when dealing with customer issues, supporting serving staff, and waiting on tables.
  • Used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.
  • Trained staff members on use of POS system.
  • Managed food resources, memorized orders, and coordinated customer service.
  • Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to multiple dining areas.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.

Education

The University of Oklahoma Health Science Center
Oklahoma City, OK

Bachelor of Science from Nursing
07.2023

University Overview

  • Dean's List - Summer 2022
  • Honor Roll - Fall, Spring 2023
  • Indian Health Services - Scholarship Recipient
  • American Indian College Fund - Scholarship Recipient
  • Martin Family Foundation of Nursing - Scholarship Recipient
  • Professional Development: Nurse Intern in Outpatient Surgery
  • Professional Development: Nurse Extern in the OR
  • 3.5 GPA
  • Elected as Secretory for Accelerated BSN Executive Committee, 2022-2023


Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, OK

Bachelor of Science from Health Sciences
12.2021

University Overview

  • Sigma Sigma Chi - Member

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Culturally Competent
  • Adaptability
  • Critical Thinking
  • Empathetic
  • Managing Deadlines
  • Reliable
  • Trustworthy
  • HIPAA Education
  • BLS/CPR Certified
  • Clinical Documentation

Affiliations

Wichita and Affiliated Tribe of Anadarko, OK - Member

Timeline

Student Nurse Extern - OR

OU Medical Health Science Center
06.2023 - 07.2023

Nurse Technician

OU Medicine
12.2022 - Current

Student Nurse Intern - Pre-Op

OU Medical Health Science Center
09.2022 - 11.2022

Bank Customer Service Representative

First National Bank
01.2022 - 06.2022

Head Waitress

Lucilles Roadhouse
10.2019 - 04.2021

The University of Oklahoma Health Science Center

Bachelor of Science from Nursing

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Bachelor of Science from Health Sciences

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