Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Makayla Smeenk

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, AR
05-2023

High School Diploma -

Pontotoc High School
Pontotoc Ms
05-2017

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

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