Makayla Smeenk
Brookland,AR
Summary
Empathetic Registered Nurse with proven expertise at NEA Baptist Emergency Department, excelling in patient advocacy and evidence-based care. Demonstrates close attention to detail and utilizes problem-solving skills. Therefore, enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction. Committed to improvement and effective communication, ensuring safety and comfort for patients and families during critical moments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Assess patients' conditions using clinical reasoning skills, initiates appropriate nursing interventions based on patients' needs and condition, and reports concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborates with physicians and staff to provide efficient and appropriate treatment for each patient.
- Improve patient outcomes by continually providing quality emergency care using evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administer medications via IV, SQ, oral, and IM injections and monitor patients for response and/or reaction while providing education on side effects of medications and signs and symptoms of a reaction.
- Educate patients on discharge instructions and care plan for patients' specific needs and diagnosis.
- Provides comfort for patients and families during patient care during difficult diagnosis and recoveries.
- Act as a patient advocate using clinical knowledge and compassion.
- Provides continuous monitoring of patients' condition, behaviors, and outcomes and reports to physicians and appropriate clinical supervisors in a timely manner regarding patient status.
- Implements and follows hospital policy and procedures.
- Effectively comply with HIPPA laws and regulations.
- Reports to appropriate authority as mandated reported.
- Triage patients based on severity of patients' injuries and illnesses efficiently.
- Participate in ongoing education classes, meetings and skills in emergency nursing.
- Improve patient satisfaction and safety by using clear communication and empathetic listening during assessment and treatment.
- Ensure safety of all patients' by complying to hygiene protocols and cleaning with appropriate care and caution.
- Facilitate effective hand-off reports with pertinent care of patient.
- Continually strive to prevent medication errors by diligently verifying orders, dosages and compatibility of medications.
Nursing Intern
NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Communicates and cooperates with staff members in order to achieve daily goals and outcomes.
- Assess patients with the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse.
- Gains experience and knowledge related to patient care, leadership, and policies and procedures.
- Assists nursing staff to complete daily tasks and goals for patients.
- Facilitates patient satisfaction by providing patients and patient families comfort during their stay at the hospital.
Admissions Representative Emergency Department
NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Greets patients upon arrival to the emergency department in a welcoming manner to create an atmosphere of trust and respect.
- Ensures that, upon arrival, all necessary data is collected in order to admit the patient. Said data includes: Patient demographics, insurance information and reason for visit.
- Maintains a clean work environment for patient and employee safety.
- Offers to assist other departments when available in order to maintain an adequate work flow.
Daycare Worker
Walnut Street Baptist Daycare
07.2017 - 02.2020
- Enforced rules to teach manners and maintain safe environment
- Organized and planned age-appropriate lessons involving reading, crafts, music, and movement. Used techniques such as positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in children.
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environment for children of all backgrounds.
- Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children ranging in age from 0 to 13 years.
- Read stories to children, facilitated discussions and tied books into learning opportunities.
- Kept children safe and secure at all times.
- Communicated with parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviours, and upcoming events.
- Maintained, organized and cleaned classroom and work areas.
- Balanced schedules to provide optimal rest, play and eductaional periods.
Education
Associates - Registered Nursing
Arkansas State University-Newport
Newport, AR05-2023
High School Diploma -
Pontotoc High School
Pontotoc Ms05-2017
Skills
Team Leadership
Social Development
Planning
Attention to detail
Empathetic
Problem Solving
Hard Working
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- EKG Course Completion
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Nursing Intern
NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital
05.2022 - 06.2023
Admissions Representative Emergency Department
NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital
07.2021 - 05.2022
Daycare Worker
Walnut Street Baptist Daycare
07.2017 - 02.2020
Associates - Registered Nursing
Arkansas State University-Newport
High School Diploma -
Pontotoc High School