Mandy Smith
New Richmond,OH
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with 2 years of professional nursing experience in a high-acuity cardiac step-down environment at The Christ Hospital. Experienced in both day and night shift nursing and trusted to serve as a Charge Nurse. LVAD-trained with a strong background in cardiac care, patient advocacy, clinical leadership, and staff development. Recognized for advancing quickly into leadership responsibilities and serving as a preceptor for new graduate nurses. Seeking an LVAD Coordinator position where I can combine my cardiac nursing experience, leadership skills, and passion for providing exceptional patient-centered care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
The Christ Hospital
05.2024 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with complex cardiac conditions in a high-acuity step-down setting.
- Coordinated patient care as Charge Nurse, supported nursing staff, and ensured safe, efficient unit operations.
- Provide care on both day and night shifts, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- LVAD trained and experienced in caring for patients requiring advanced cardiac support.
- Serve as a preceptor for new graduate nurses, helping orient and develop new members of the nursing team.
- Collaborate closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and multidisciplinary team members.
- Led clinical decision-making while managing competing patient-care priorities.
- Progressed from staff nurse to Charge Nurse and preceptor, reflecting increased responsibility and leadership.
Patient Care Assistant (PCA)
The Christ Hospital
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Delivered direct patient care and support to cardiac and pulmonary step-down patients, ensuring comfort and safety during nursing school.
- Supported nurses by addressing patient needs, facilitating mobility, assisting with hygiene, monitoring vital signs, and aiding activities of daily living.
- Developed an early foundation in cardiac nursing and caring for medically complex patients.
- Collaborated with nurses and healthcare team to ensure safe, compassionate care for patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Christ Hospital Nursing School
05-2024
High School Diploma -
New Richmond High School
05-2020
Skills
- LVAD Patient Care
- Heart failure Nursing
- Charge Nurse Leadership
- New Graduate Nurse Preceptor
- Care Coordination
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Prioritization & Critical Thinking
- Day & Night Shift Experience
Certifications And Clinical Training
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- LVAD Trained
Professional Highlights
- Progressed rapidly into a Charge Nurse role early in nursing career.
- Selected to serve as a preceptor for new graduate nurses.
- LVAD-trained with experience in a specialized cardiac environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care and strong teamwork.
- Known for a hardworking, compassionate approach and consistently placing patient needs and safety first.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
The Christ Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Patient Care Assistant (PCA)
The Christ Hospital
05.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Christ Hospital Nursing School
High School Diploma -
New Richmond High School