Kirsten Heide Smith
Registered Nurse
Jamison,PA
Summary
Adjunct Faculty well equipped to adopt new material or policy to help students comprehend subject matter. Exceedingly prepared to instruct both large class sizes and smaller groups depending on enrollment demands. Outgoing personality with outstanding history of professional relationships with students and faculty members.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of post-secondary education
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse: Medical Intensive Care unit
Albert Einstein Medical Center
Philadelphia, PA
11.2015 - Current
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families’ cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Followed all HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
Staff Nurse ICU
Kindred Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
06.2014 - 06.2015
- 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.
- Participated in [Type] departmental quality improvement initiatives to achieve higher standard of patient care.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Followed all HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families’ cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Staff Nurse
Holy Redeemer VNA
Philadelphia, PA
01.2011 - 04.2014
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting all data in electronic records.
- Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, and monitored responses.
Acute Dialysis RN
Belmont Court Dialysis
Meadowbrook, PA
08.2008 - 01.2011
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- 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.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Staff Nurse ICU/Stepdown
Aria Healthcare
Philadelphia, PA
05.1998 - 08.2010
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and other nurses to promote continuity of medical care.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Followed all HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
- 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.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventative measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
Staff Nurse
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Langhorne, PA
12.1992 - 09.1998
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting all data in electronic records.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, and monitored responses.
Staff Nurse Surgical Trauma
St. Mary Medical Center
Philadelphia, PA
09.1997 - 05.1998
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting all data in electronic records.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
- Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, and monitored responses.
Charge Nurse
Philadelphia, PA
01.1992 - 01.1997
- For ICU and Stepdown units.
- Preceptor for both novice nurse and nursing students.
- Chair for both Rapid response and Code team Member of Unit based council.
- AACN member.
Education
Associates Degree - Nursing
Bucks County Community College
Newtown, PA 09.1986 - 05.1992
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA 01.2011 - 12.2014
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN 09.2015 - 06.2019
Skills
Intravenous therapy
undefinedCertification
CCRN
Work Availability
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CCRN, ACLS
I have my CCRN and I am current with my ACLS
Timeline
Staff Nurse: Medical Intensive Care unit
Albert Einstein Medical Center
11.2015 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Purdue University
09.2015 - 06.2019
Staff Nurse ICU
Kindred Hospital
06.2014 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Holy Family University
01.2011 - 12.2014
Staff Nurse
Holy Redeemer VNA
01.2011 - 04.2014
Acute Dialysis RN
Belmont Court Dialysis
08.2008 - 01.2011
Staff Nurse ICU/Stepdown
Aria Healthcare
05.1998 - 08.2010
Staff Nurse Surgical Trauma
St. Mary Medical Center
09.1997 - 05.1998
Staff Nurse
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
12.1992 - 09.1998
Charge Nurse
01.1992 - 01.1997
Associates Degree - Nursing
Bucks County Community College
09.1986 - 05.1992
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