Leanna Smith
Winnsboro,South Carolina
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse, with more than 1year of Surgical Trauma Unit experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care for patients dealing with trauma patients. Collaborative and motivational leader with experience in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to critical surgical and trauma patient populations with diverse patient needs, while managing dynamic conditions. Offering excellent clinical knowledge and judgment combined with strong documentation, vitals monitoring and problem-solving abilities. Well-versed in managing emergent cases with skill and efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Trauma Nurse
Prisma Health Richland
02.2024 - Current
- Treated patients with broad range of diagnoses ranging from sepsis, renal failure, MVC, GSW, traumatic brain injuries, pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized plans of care to restore patients' health and drive recovery goals.
- Provided patient diagnosis, test evaluation and treatment under strict time constraints.
- Kept abreast of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, imaging advances, government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
- Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.
- Maintained HIPAA compliance across all patient data-handling, systems and training.
- Participated in many bedside procedures with direct supervision of Medical Doctors on the unit, while assisting with pain medication, and the procedure its self.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Certified Nurses Assistant
MUSC Northeast Emergency Dept
10.2021 - 02.2024
- Duties included total patient care, assisting and supporting nursing personnel, while coordinating with other staff in evaluating patients' status and condition.
- Performed diagnostic studies on patients, with appropriate documentation.
- Monitoring and documenting heart rhythms
- Knowing how a code is ran within the facility, and participating in CPR, medications and other tasks during code situations.
- Provided emotional support to patients and family, along with quality information regarding procedures, recovery and care.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Nursing Assistant
Fairfield Medical Associates
10.2018 - 11.2021
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
- Monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Managed supplies and restocked inventory to ensure optimal availability for patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to carry out doctor orders and treatment care plans.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss emerging issues within the office, contributing ideas for quality improvement initiatives.
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
Education
Associates - Associate Degree of Nursing
Fortis College
Columbia, SC12-2023
Certified Nurses Assistant - Nursing Assistant
York Technical College
Rock Hill, SC05-2016
High School Diploma -
Cane Bay High School
Summerville, SC06-2012
Skills
- Leadership
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Reliability
- Passionate
- Innovative with Problem-Solving
- Determination
- Technical Competency
- Patient advocacy
- Direct patient care
- Organization with workflow and patient management
- Telemetry and Advanced Cardiac Care
Accomplishments
- Daisy nomination x 3
- Preceptor Academy Course Completion
- Unit Based Council Board Member
Certification
- BLS
- ALS
- CNA
Timeline
Surgical Trauma Nurse
Prisma Health Richland
02.2024 - Current
Certified Nurses Assistant
MUSC Northeast Emergency Dept
10.2021 - 02.2024
Nursing Assistant
Fairfield Medical Associates
10.2018 - 11.2021
Associates - Associate Degree of Nursing
Fortis College
Certified Nurses Assistant - Nursing Assistant
York Technical College
High School Diploma -
Cane Bay High School
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