Kenneth Smith
Registered Nurse
Lakeland,FL
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Experienced Registered nurse with over 30 years of experience in bed-side patient care. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Served in the military and retired as an Army Nurse.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Pro Med Healthcare Services, LLC
01.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse
Polk County BOCC - Rohr Home
05.2020 - 09.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Lake Wales Medical Center/ Advent Healt Lake Wales
09.2016 - 10.2019
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Bartow Regional Medical Center
04.2011 - 04.2013
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Registered Nurse, ICU/ER Nurse
Highland Regional Medical Center
11.2009 - 04.2011
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
01.1991 - 08.2009
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and other nurses to promote continuity of medical care.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Participated in ICU departmental quality improvement initiatives to achieve higher standard of patient care.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
- Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
US Army Active Duty & Reserve
08.2005 - 08.2007
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Performed arterial cut-downs, inserted central lines and inserted endotracheal tubes as part of trauma team.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Registered Nurse, ICU
South Florida Baptist Hospital
09.1992 - 10.1998
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
Intensive Care Registered Nurse PRN
Winter Haven Hospital/Maxim Health Care
09.1993 - 09.1994
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bartow Senior High School
Bartow, FLMaster of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner GPA: 3.89
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing BSN GPA: 3.71
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL12.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing ADN
Polk Community Junior College
Winter Haven, FL12.1990
Associate of Arts - Pharmacy (Pre-Pharmacy)
Polk Community Junior College
Winter Haven, FL08.1978
Skills
- Treatment Preparation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Accurate Documentation
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Patient Examination
- Compassionate and Caring
- Clear Patient Communication
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Interpreting EKGs
Accomplishments
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Patient Transfer - Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 300 pounds on wheels.
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
- National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health
Certification
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Registered Nurse
Pro Med Healthcare Services, LLC
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Polk County BOCC - Rohr Home
05.2020 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Lake Wales Medical Center/ Advent Healt Lake Wales
09.2016 - 10.2019
Registered Nurse, ICU
Bartow Regional Medical Center
04.2011 - 04.2013
Registered Nurse, ICU/ER Nurse
Highland Regional Medical Center
11.2009 - 04.2011
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
US Army Active Duty & Reserve
08.2005 - 08.2007
Intensive Care Registered Nurse PRN
Winter Haven Hospital/Maxim Health Care
09.1993 - 09.1994
Registered Nurse, ICU
South Florida Baptist Hospital
09.1992 - 10.1998
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
01.1991 - 08.2009
High School Diploma -
Bartow Senior High School
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner GPA: 3.89
Keiser University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing BSN GPA: 3.71
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing ADN
Polk Community Junior College
Associate of Arts - Pharmacy (Pre-Pharmacy)
Polk Community Junior College
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
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