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Lindsey Smith

Registered Nurse. RN, BSN.
Interlochen,MI

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with 15 years experience offering comprehensive patient care to those in inpatient, in hospital and outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities. Well organized and forward thinking in managing patient needs.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Registered Nurse, RN, BSN

Munson Medical Center
05.2006 - Current
  • Communicate and collaborate with physicians, peers and multidisciplinary team members to assess patient immediate needs and quickly deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Monitored and documented all pertinent patient information, demographics and hemodynamic information while continually monitoring patients condition.
  • Directly assisted physicians by setting a sterile instrumentation table, preparing all procedural equipment while following proper sterile and aseptic technique.
  • Provided direct assessment of patients while delivering procedural sedation and ensuring patient safety. Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to physicians and all members of the care team. As well as acting as the patients liaison between family and the perioperative team members.
  • Provided direct patient care from admission to discharge while performing various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, specimen collection, catheter insertion, airway management, preventing the spread of infection and monitoring and continuous monitoring of vitals and patient condition.
  • Implemented safe medication and IV administration according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for adverse reactions and or side effects.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL

Associate Degree in Nursing -

Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City, MI

GED -

West Senior High School
Traverse City, MI

Skills

  • Demonstrates strong communication skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary team members
  • Certification

    ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support

    Timeline

    Registered Nurse, RN, BSN

    Munson Medical Center
    05.2006 - Current

    Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

    Chamberlain University

    Associate Degree in Nursing -

    Northwestern Michigan College

    GED -

    West Senior High School
    Lindsey SmithRegistered Nurse. RN, BSN.