Marianne V. Smith
Clearwater
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience in acute rehab nursing, specializing in person-centered care for diverse patient populations. Expertise in diagnosing, evaluating, and implementing tailored treatment plans that enhance both physical and mental wellbeing. Strong communication and interpersonal skills foster trusting relationships, promoting a respectful and effective healthcare environment. Committed to educating and counseling patients and families to support optimal health outcomes.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
HCA Rehabilitation
Saint Petersburg
11.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to physicians.
- Educated patients and families on health management and care procedures.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Assisted in the coordination of nursing staff schedules and assignments.
- Led training sessions for new nursing staff on hospital policies and procedures.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure patient safety and compliance.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Registered Nurse
Charlotte Institute of Rehabilitation (Atrium Health)
Charlotte
12.2006 - Current
- Lead and support day-to-day healthcare operations within a float pool, while promoting a culture of patientfocused care, collaboration, and clinical excellence
- Provide high-quality care to diverse patient populations by nurturing trusting relationships, recording medical histories, gathering information, and performing full physical examinations to support diagnoses
- Translate diagnoses into effective, individualized plans of care; discussing outcomes with patients, and integrating education/therapeutic communication to aid comprehension
- Employ best practice in performing treatments, therapies, and procedures, while partnering with crossfunctional colleagues to maximize healthcare provision
- Operate in accordance with HIPAA regulations to safeguard the wellbeing of patients
- Administer medication while maintaining detailed documentation (Electronic Medical Records)
- Monitor the progress of patients on an ongoing basis and evolve care plans as necessary
- Serve as Charge Nurse, working closely with the nursing team to oversee unit operations and ensure all nursing functions run smoothly and efficiently
Registered Nurse
Home Health Professionals
Gastonia
10.2005 - 10.2006
- Employed a patient-centric, and empathetic approach to the provision of care, specializing in homebound patients
- Embedded best practice in developing patient diagnoses via physical examinations and appropriate tests to determine the cause of each patient's illness before consulting clinical colleagues
- Synthesized insights from examinations into individualized treatment plans for implementation in collaboration with cross-functional teams - maintaining impeccable standards of care
- Administered a full complement of clinical procedures, to include blood draws and dressing changes
- Managed and monitored patient progress on an ongoing basis to ensure physical improvement aligned with expectations - taking remedial actions as necessary
- Built rapports with both patients and families to provide education and support in relation to disease definition, medications, and skills for disease management
- Ensured accuracy and timeliness in managing/maintaining all documentation pertinent to patient care
Registered Nurse
Wuesthoff Memorial Hospital
Rockledge
06.1999 - 05.2005
Education
A.S. - Nursing
SUNY Farmingdale
Farmingdale, NY01.1998
B.A. - Psychology
SUNY Stonybrook
Stonybrook, NY01.1982
Skills
- Individualized Patient Care & Support
- Patient Assessment
- Diagnosis & Treatment Planning
- Expectation Management
- Identification & Prioritization of Patient Needs
- HIPAA Compliance
- Analytical & Critical Thinking
- Decision-making Under Duress
- Problem Solving & Solution Development
- Planning
- Organization
- Time Management
- Staff Supervision
- Team Development
- Relationship Management at all Levels
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Teamworking
- Documentation & Records Management
Timeline
Registered Nurse
HCA Rehabilitation
11.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Charlotte Institute of Rehabilitation (Atrium Health)
12.2006 - Current
Registered Nurse
Home Health Professionals
10.2005 - 10.2006
Registered Nurse
Wuesthoff Memorial Hospital
06.1999 - 05.2005
A.S. - Nursing
SUNY Farmingdale
B.A. - Psychology
SUNY Stonybrook