Leslie Smith
Bluffton,SC
Summary
Nursing professional with over 20 years of experience that has demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Able to adapt quickly in a multitude of situations. Detail oriented and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Emergency Department
Novant
Hardeeville, South Carolina
02.2011 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to care protocols.
- Managed patient admissions, discharges, and transfers efficiently.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions and needs.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Oversaw medication administration and compliance with safety standards.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe environment.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Evaluated patient outcomes against established standards of care.
- Implemented safety protocols when administering medications or performing treatments.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatment interventions provided to each patient.
- Assessed and assisted patients with a diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments continuously.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Utilized electronic health records to document patient information accurately.
- Utilized specialized equipment such as ventilators, oxygen delivery systems, and IV pumps, as required by individual patient needs.
- Performed assessments and evaluations of patients' health condition, while providing comprehensive nursing services.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Queens University
Charlotte, NC05-2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH05-2015
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication management
- Emergency response
- Electronic health records
- Infection control
- Health education
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- EMR systems
- Medical assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient reaction monitoring
- Documenting vitals
- Flow sheet charting
- IV and venipuncture certified
- BLS, ACLS, PALS and NIHSS certified
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
04.2023 - 03.2024
RN, Emergency Department
Novant
02.2011 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Queens University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University