Lamesha Smith
Rainbow City,AL
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience in patient care and post-operative recovery. Demonstrates strong clinical management skills as a Nursing Supervisor and PACU Supervisor, consistently enhancing team efficiency and improving patient outcomes. Committed to providing compassionate care while educating patients and nursing students.
Overview
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Radiology Procedure RN
UAB Hospital
Birmingham, Alabama
04.2026 - Current
- Administered moderate sedation medications per established protocols, ensuring patient safety and comfort during procedures.
- Assisted radiologists and radiology techs in ultrasound-guided biopsy procedures, contributing to accurate diagnoses and patient care.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians and specialists.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
Rehab RN
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Gadsden, Alabama
08.2025 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive patient care in rehabilitation settings, addressing diverse medical conditions to support recovery and enhance quality of life.
- Administered medications according to physician orders and patient care plans.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized care plans for patients.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
PACU RN
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
Gadsden, AL
07.2023 - Current
- Delivered compassionate care to patients in post-anesthesia care unit, ensuring comfort and safety during recovery.
- Monitored and assessed patient vital signs in recovery area to promptly identify any complications and initiate appropriate interventions.
Travel RN PACU
UAB Medicine
Birmingham, AL
10.2022 - 02.2025
- Fulfilled travel PACU RN contract, providing critical care in fast-paced environment.
- Monitored vital signs and continuously assessed patient conditions to ensure optimal recovery post-surgery.
Travel PACU RN
Medley Staffing/Brookwood Medical Center
Birmingham, AL
12.2021 - 10.2022
- Completed three 13-week PACU travel assignments, providing high-quality post-anesthesia care to diverse patient populations.
MICU Staff RN
St. Vincent's East
Birmingham, AL
10.2020 - 10.2022
- Administered prescribed medications, changed dressings, cleaned wounds, monitored vital signs, and provided respiratory and ventilator management to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and necessary interventions, enhancing care quality.
- Provided direct patient care in a fast-paced hospital environment.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
Pacu RN
UAB Highlands
Birmingham, AL
04.2020 - 09.2021
- Monitored post-operative patients' consciousness levels during anesthesia recovery, observed side effects of anesthesia medications, and managed pain and post-operative complications to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored patient vital signs post-surgery in recovery area.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physicians.
PACU RN/ PACU Supervisor
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
Gadsden, AL
07.2009 - 10.2020
- Administered medications to assist in pain management and healing.
- Monitored surgical sites and vital signs and managed other illnesses.
- Supported patients in recovery post-surgery, enhancing comfort and promoting effective healing.
- Educated patients on recovery process, empowering them with knowledge for better self-management.
House Supervisor
Riverview Regional Medical Center
Gadsden, AL
03.2014 - 09.2018
- Coordinated patient allocation across the facility, managed staff assignments, and provided support during emergency situations in various departments.
- Served as charge nurse in absence of administrative leadership and clinical nurse managers, maintaining continuity of care.
- Monitored adherence to hospital policies, ensuring compliance and promoting a safe environment.
Travel PACU Nurse
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Marietta, GA
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Fulfilled nursing contract as staff nurse for a 13- week contract assignment through Supplemental Healthcare nursing agency
- Monitored and assessed post-op patients recovering from surgical procedures
- Monitored surgical sites, pain, and vital signs; administered medications to support recovery
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during recovery from anesthesia
Travel Post Cardiac Cath RN
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
Atlanta, GA
04.2017 - 07.2017
- Delivered critical patient care during 13-week assignment as staff nurse in post heart catheterization unit.
- Monitored and assessed patients post-heart catheterization, focusing on entry sites and identifying complications such as bleeding or hematomas.
- Prepared patients for cardiac catheterization procedures, ensuring comfort and understanding of the process.
Travel PACU RN
Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
Roswell, GA
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Monitored and assessed post-op patients recovering from all types of anesthesia and surgical procedures.
- Monitored and assessed surgical sites, pain levels, and vital signs, ensuring effective medication administration.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort while managing various medical conditions post-surgery.
- Provided patient support as staff nurse over 13-week period, facilitating recovery and comfort.
Clinical Nursing Adjunct
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL
05.2015 - 07.2015
- Instructed students while observing assessments and decisions to ensure quality patient care.
- Evaluated nursing students' performance, providing constructive feedback to enhance their clinical skills.
- Supervised nursing students in healthcare facility, ensuring adherence to clinical standards.
Clinical Nursing Adjunct
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Instructed students while observing assessments and decision-making, reinforcing effective patient health management.
- Evaluated nursing students' performance, providing constructive feedback to enhance clinical skills.
- Supervised nursing students in healthcare facility, ensuring adherence to best practices in patient care.
Staff CCU RN
Riverview Regional Medical Center
Gadsden, AL
03.2008 - 03.2014
- Administered life-sustaining measures and medications, including ventilators, external pacemakers, CVP pressures, NG tubes, arterial lines, and dobutamine/dopamine drips, ensuring optimal patient stability.
- Diagnosed and managed chronic and acute health issues, such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, and pneumonia, contributing to comprehensive patient care.
- Coordinated communication between patients, physicians, and family members to enhance understanding of treatment plans and foster collaborative care.
Staff ICU/Charge Nurse
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
Gadsden, AL
06.2002 - 07.2009
- Delivered high-quality patient care in fast-paced ICU unit for trauma and surgical patients.
- Monitored patient vital signs, promptly notifying attending physicians of significant changes.
- Assisted physicians with emergent situations.
- Administered IV, oral, and injection medications.
- Documented procedures, patient conditions, and medication administration with 100% accuracy.
- Guided family members through patient conditions with empathy and clarity.
- Resolved conflicts effectively to maintain a positive work environment. in tense situation.
Education
MSN - Community Health Nursing
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL12-2013
BSN - Nursing
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL04-2002
Skills
- Moderate sedation administration
- Sedation Management
- Patient Care/Assessment
- Post-operative care
- Pain management
- Medication Administration
- Ultrasound guided biopsy assistance
- Care Coordination
- ICU Experience
- Hospital nursing
- Cerner
- Supervisory experience
- Patient education
Certification
- BLS Certification
- ACLS Certification
- PALS Certification
- RN License
Timeline
Radiology Procedure RN
UAB Hospital
04.2026 - Current
Rehab RN
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2025 - Current
PACU RN
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Travel RN PACU
UAB Medicine
10.2022 - 02.2025
Travel PACU RN
Medley Staffing/Brookwood Medical Center
12.2021 - 10.2022
MICU Staff RN
St. Vincent's East
10.2020 - 10.2022
Pacu RN
UAB Highlands
04.2020 - 09.2021
Travel PACU Nurse
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
09.2017 - 12.2017
Travel Post Cardiac Cath RN
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
04.2017 - 07.2017
Travel PACU RN
Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
05.2016 - 08.2016
Clinical Nursing Adjunct
Gadsden State Community College
05.2015 - 07.2015
House Supervisor
Riverview Regional Medical Center
03.2014 - 09.2018
Clinical Nursing Adjunct
Jacksonville State University
01.2014 - 12.2014
PACU RN/ PACU Supervisor
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
07.2009 - 10.2020
Staff CCU RN
Riverview Regional Medical Center
03.2008 - 03.2014
Staff ICU/Charge Nurse
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
06.2002 - 07.2009
MSN - Community Health Nursing
Jacksonville State University
BSN - Nursing
Jacksonville State University