Madison Smith
Kenner,LA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
West Jefferson Medical Center
Marrero, LA
01.2023 - Current
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Nurse Intern
West Jefferson Medical Center
Marrero, LA
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
- Monitored patient status to report signs and symptoms of adverse reactions to medication.
- Prepared and administered medications in accordance with established protocols.
Adult Caregiver
Jeffrey Heap
Metairie, LA
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Assisting with ADL's, dressing, positioning, ambulating for a 55 y.o. paraplegic male.
- Medication organization and management
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LABachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
New Orleans12.2022
Skills
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Medical Assessment
- Infection Control Measures
- Direct Patient Care
- Documentation
- Intravenous Therapy
- Cardiac Monitors
- Compassionate and Caring
- Decision-Making
Certification
- ACLS certified July 28, 2023
- NIH Stroke Scale certified April 10, 2023
Timeline
Registered Nurse
West Jefferson Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Nurse Intern
West Jefferson Medical Center
07.2022 - 12.2022
Adult Caregiver
Jeffrey Heap
11.2021 - 11.2022
No Degree - Nursing
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center