Kimberly Smith - Public Health Nurse - Angel Staffing

Work History

Public Health Nurse

Angel Staffing

04.2024 - Current

Provide post-STI/STD and other communicable disease surveillance, evaluation, and treatment
Provide gender affirming /evidence-based care to cisgender and LGBTQ+ clients
Follow USPSTF, WHO and CDC treatment guidelines for communicable diseases
Meds (PO & IM )
Collaborate with MD, WHNPs, RN/LVNs and Disease Investigative Staff
Provide education on Safe Sex practices & STI /HIV/AIDS prevention
Promote pre-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) & post-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)
Perform physical exams & pelvic exams
Collect blood, urine, wound specimens for lab analysis
Provide emotional support for patients & partners ; offer partner STI/STD exposure treatment
Assist Field Team notify & treat Syphilis and HIV patients.

PACU Nurse

Favorite Healthcare Staffing

11.2023 - Current

Care for Adults and Pediatric Patients
Oversee the direct care of Dental/Maxofacial, Plastics, Urology, GYN, Ortho, ENT, and General surgery patients
Responsible for ensuring patient safety, pain management, hemodynamic stability, and education in the post-surgical phase.

PACU RN

Medley Staffing

10.2022 - Current

Provides RN coverage per diem & local contract services
Perioperative Services RN (Clinic, Pre-Admission Testing, Pre-Op, PACU) for Adults and Children
Maintains HIPPA, Infection control standards, ASPAN standards
BLS, ACLS, PALS
Education: reviews discharge instructions , medications, and physician-follow up appointment with patient & significant other.

Special Procedures RN (per diem)

Favorite Healthcare Staffing

09.2022 - Current

Ensure patients immunizations are up-to-date (including Flu/Covid-19 vaccines)
Obtain height/weight of adult/pediatric patients
Assist Imaging Techs obtain labs and/or access indwelling intravenous catheters (Hickman/Groshong catheters) and PICC lines for CT/MRI for research study participants with multiple sclerosis and various oncologic diseases
Obtain physician ordered labs for research studies ; Use Accu-check diabetes monitor and ISTAT machine
Monitor patients for signs/symptoms of infection, hypo/hyperglycemia
Ensure patients had transportation after MRI/CT study.

Full Time Faculty Member

Galen College of Nursing

02.2023 - 02.2024

Acts as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the field of nursing for undergraduate students (ADN/BSN)
Makes appropriate clinical assignments tailored to each students' needs and abilities
Evals Clinical performance
Acts as a bridge between nursing students and staff nurses on various units such as the Emergency Room (ER), Dialysis, Perioperative Services, Medical/Surgical Unit (Med/Surg), Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU), Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), Operating Room (OR), and Maternal/Child (Antepartum, L&D, Post Partum)
Works collaboratively with Hospital leadership, Physicians, Nurses, Ancillary Staff and House Supervisor
Helps undergrad nursing students with various skills and knowledge related to nursing.

Clinical Instructor/Adjunct Faculty

Aspen University

12.2021 - 01.2023

Professional Duties/ Undergrad Nursing Instructor (PRN)
Courses Taught: Adult Med/Surg II; Psych-Mental Health; Maternal-Child Health
Prepare BSN students for real-life patient care experiences by reinforcing theoretical nursing knowledge
Facilitate interactive learning experiences via SIMS Lab
Facilitate off unit experiences in the operating room, interventional radiology and emergency room for student enrichment
Reinforce Effective Communication skills and Collaborative practice
Provide before & after clinical seminars
Reinforce professional conduct and zero tolerance for perpetuating bullying environment as per the American Nurses Association position statement.

Covid-19 Clinic Nurse

Favorite Healthcare Staffing

09.2022 - 09.2022

Provided Nursing service during a 1- Day COVID-19-Clinic (for: New York Life Employees)
Assisted over 275 employees test for the corona virus
Provided the latest CDC guidelines /health information about how to prevent and treat COVID-19.

PACU RN - Traveler

ProLink Staffing

06.2022 - 07.2022

Care for Adolescents and Adults post surgery & anesthesia
Critical Care assessments, monitoring vitals with invasive lines, titration of pressors & drips
Support hospital mission, vision, and values
Take Call
Mentor new staff (permanent & travelers) on unit
Patient & Family post-Op teaching.

PACU RN - Traveler

ProLink Staffing

05.2022 - 06.2022

Support Surgical Teams: Bariatric, General, Vascular, OB/GYN, Ortho, care for post-op patients (Adolescents/Adults)
Mentor New graduate RN & Staff RN
Discharge Teaching (signs/symptoms of infection, when to call 911, how to use medications to lessen/prevent pain & nausea; Discuss when to see surgeon for follow up care with Patients & Family Members / Care Givers in English or Spanish Translator )
Instruct on use of post-op orthotics, crutches, appliances
Call Team.

PACU RN - Traveler

Favorite Healthcare Staffing

01.2022 - 03.2022

Acts as a post -anesthesia care unit registered nurse (PACU/RN) on a 6-week COVID-19 Relief Federal contract
Care for adult patients undergoing vascular, orthopedic, urologic, and general surgical interventions / surgeries in Phase I and Phase 2
Maintain ASPAN standards, assess /maintain respiratory and hemodynamic status, pain management evaluation
Responsible for Pre-Op/Post-Op patient/family teaching
Interact with Surgical/Vascular teams, CRNAs, Clinic staff members, Pharmacists, Laboratory staff, Sterile processing, Environmental Services, In-patient unit staff , along with patients, families, and caregivers.

PACU RN

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Medical Center

10.2021 - 12.2021

Uses preoperative nursing skills (1 RN: 2 patient ratio) to assess multiple organ systems in both Adult / Adolescent and Geriatric post-op patients that have undergone ORTHOPEDIC, UROLOGIC, VASCULAR, or General Surgery with a variation of Anesthesia (IV, Local, Spinal, General)
ASPAN standards, Hemodynamic monitoring (EKG, HR, RR, O2 SAT, MAP), VITALS, Aldrete Score, Pain Score
Patient Education - ensure clients verbalize understanding of post-op instructions, how to contact the surgeon or ER if they recurrent fever/bleeding/nausea/vomiting/pain
Patient SAFETY/ Transport to Phase II Recovery or Floor
Coordinate Primary Care & Post Surgical Appointments for Patients; Call Pharmacy to Ensure post-op medications are available for family/patient Pick-up.

SANE-RN/Trainee (Non-Paid status)

Safe Alliance

04.2020 - 04.2021

Support victims in a non-coercive/ non-judgmental way as they recall traumatic events
Provide evidence-based medical care, forensic exam, psychological support, and community resources
Provide patient-centered care for survivors of neglect, physical or emotional abuse of adolescents/adults/elderly and sexual assault victims.

PACU RN

Pastuer Plaza

12.2015 - 12.2016

Used Aldrete Score & nurse assessment skills to provide evidence based care to post operative Adult and Pediatric patients per ASPAN standards, HIPPA, JCAHO
Patient Centered Care to Phase 1 and Phase 2 clients & families post ENT, Dental, Urological, Gynecological, Orthopedic or Vascular surgery
Provide Pre &Post Operative Teaching & Follow Up Care in person and via phone call
Contact lab, pharmacy, medical offices for After Care appointments
Quality assurance and peer- review, chart audits ; Medication verification/ counts with staff daily and restock with pharmacist
Train/ Mentor new staff to unit policy and procedures
Enforcement of Infection Control standards per Centers of Disease Control.

PACU RN - Traveler

Supplemental Health Care

03.2015 - 06.2015

Recovered Pediatric and Adult patients in Phase I and Phase II
Weekend Charge Nurse (PACU) responsible for patient assignments, coordinate transfers/discharges, Pyxis Reports at End of Shift
Work with Operating Room Charge RN, Inpatient Charge Nurses and House Supervisor to provide seamless patient-centered care with minimal delays
Provide ongoing patient education regarding type of procedure, signs of infection, proper medication administration, and follow up care.

ER RN - Traveler

Favorite Healthcare Staffing

01.2015 - 03.2015

Worked in ER with 1:5 staff to patient ratio
Areas Worked: Main ER and Fast Track
ACLS, PALS, TNCC.

Travel Nurse

Cardiac Staffing

10.2014 - 12.2014

Worked 1-3 (8 hour shifts per week)
Provided Critical Care nursing skills to clients needing Ventilator and Cardiac Telemetry, Pressor Support , Intravenous antibiotics, Parental Nutrition Feeds via NG/GT /PEG Tubes, Wound Assessment/ Evaluation and Treatment
Patient /Family Education provided
BLS/ACLS.

PACU RN

Emory Healthcare

03.2014 - 08.2014

Served as RN in PACU, Pre-Op, and GI Recovery for MAGNET Hospital
Collaborated with physicians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, respiratory technologists, ER/ICU/Floor nurses, Med Students/ Nursing Students, and other personnel as needed to provide quality patient care
Assist Anesthesiologists with set up of Swan-Ganz Catheters, Arterial Lines, Rapid Intubation, Extubation, Chest Tubes, Balloon-pumps, and Epidurals /PCAs
Maintained ASPAN /CDC standards
BLS, ACLS.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

U.S. Army

09.2011 - 08.2013

Assigned to Dwight D
Eisenhower Army Medical Center
Main Role: Emergency Room RN
Additional Duties: Infection Control Officer In Charge (OIC) responsible for disseminating CDC protocols, education and compliance with new updates/ conducted monthly staff meetings, reported all findings to the Infection Control Hospital Director, Emergency Room OIC, and staff; Acted as Temporary HEDIS Nurse for DDEAMC Out Patient Clinic; Member of Daisy Committee / Junior Officers Committee / Hospital Diabetes Education Revision Committee / Breast Cancer Awareness Committee.

Assistant Manager - Emergency Department

U.S. Army

04.2009 - 09.2011

Charge RN to Assistant Head Nurse - Fort Sill, OK
Other duties: Attend Hospital Daily Report with Inpatient Managers and Chief Nurse; Responsible for staff hiring/scheduling/ training ER personnel including Civilian Medics /LPNs/ RNs, Military Trainees (Jr/Sr
Enlisted Non-Commissioned Officers and Commissioned Officers); Coordinate ER participation in MASCAL training with the entire Inpatient/Outpatient units within the hospital
Deployed - Al Asad , Iraq / 21st CSH (2010) - Charge RN / Cross Trained 10 ICU Nurses to Emergency ROOM, MASCAL Training, Documentation; Held Weekly ER Education Meetings with Staff (PA
RNs, MDs, Medics); Daily Operational Reports given OIC (Officer In Charge); Bedside Care given ER patients; Member of Junior Officers Committee.

Agency Nurse

Progressive Nursing Staffers

08.1997 - 03.2009

Registered Nurse specializing in: Telemetry, CCU, ER, PACU, Occupational Health
Hospitals Assigned to (PRN/Contract): Inova Health System - Alexandria Hosp; Fair Oaks Hosp; Fairfax Hosp (Level -1 Trauma); Loudon Hosp; Mt.Vernon Hosp
Washington Hospital Center - (Level 1 Trauma Center ) ER contracts/multiple; Telemetry, Post Cath Unit
Reston Hospital - ER contracts/multiple; PRN shifts Telemetry
Prince Georges Hospital (PG County) - ER /multiple contracts
Potomac Hospital - ER (PRN)
Prince William Hospital - ER, CCU (contract/PRN)
Laurel Hospital - ER (PRN)
Providence Hospital - (238 bed / Level 4 ) ER, CCU, Telemetry (multiple contracts/PRN).

Registered Nurse

Inova Health System

10.1997 - 07.2005

RN- Thoracic-Cardiovascular Unit (TCV- Post-OP)
RN - Coronary Care Unit (CCU)
RN - Emergency Room.

Registered Nurse / Open Heart Step-Down

University of Virginia Health System

10.1995 - 08.1997

Advanced from Clinician I to Clinician II
Cared for myriad of patients status post: Coronary bypass graft (CABG), Mid-CAB, Heart transplant, LVAD, RVAD, Lung Shaving, Lung Transplant, Thoracotomy, Lower limb Amputations, Vein Grafts, Subclavian Steel Syndrome, AICD/Pacer implantation, Plastic surgery revision of Sternum; Percutaneous Tube Feeds, Renal Dialysis, Chemotherapy
Maintain patient hemodynamic stability with proper nursing interventions as ordered
Working closely and collaborating with physicians and all other healthcare providers
Prepares, administers and records any additional prescribed medications
Prepares equipment and assist the physician with bedside procedures
Monitoring patients before, during, and after invasive procedures
Provide emotional support to acutely ill patients and their families.

Nursing Home Supervisor

Lemington Nursing Home for the Aged

01.1995 - 10.1995

Responsible for daily staffing, assist pharmacist with medication count, review charts for accuracy and regulatory compliance; coordinate family /provider meetings; attend podiatry and skin care rounds with physicians and wound care nurses; assist payroll supervisor with verification of staff time-cards.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Public Health Nurse

PACU Nurse

PACU RN

Special Procedures RN (per diem)

Full Time Faculty Member

Clinical Instructor/Adjunct Faculty

Covid-19 Clinic Nurse

PACU RN - Traveler

PACU RN - Traveler

PACU RN - Traveler

PACU RN

SANE-RN/Trainee (Non-Paid status)

PACU RN

PACU RN - Traveler

ER RN - Traveler

Travel Nurse

PACU RN

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Assistant Manager - Emergency Department

Agency Nurse

Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse / Open Heart Step-Down

Nursing Home Supervisor

Education

Doctorate in Nursing -

Masters in Nursing - undefined

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined

Skills

Military Service

Personal Information

Timeline

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