Marisa E Smith
Wilmington,NC
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
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Same Day Surgery
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Wilmington, NC
09.2021 - Current
- Perform all aspects of care in pre-operative and post operative patients from pediatric to adult.
- Assess and prepare patient in timely manner for scheduled surgery/procedure, confirming all related information is correct. Provide pre and post procedure/surgery education.
- Obtain consents for surgery.
- Draw Labs start IV, administer intravenous fluids and medications per physician orders and anesthesia protocol.
- Ensure vitals and labs are within normal limits and patient has met all pre op criteria. Report abnormalities to physician and anesthesiologist before surgery.
- Monitor patients post op. Maintain airway, monitor vitals, surgical site and pain level give medication per protocol and physician orders.
- Ensure patient safety until stable and ready for discharge.
- Give discharge instructions to patients and family verifying understanding and follow up appointments.
- Discharge patient home or to floor when stable per physician order and anesthesia protocol.
Clinical Coordinator
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Wilmington, United States
04.2018 - 09.2021
- Responsible for 200-300 weekly endoscopy case schedule, coordinating with physicians, anesthesia, operating room , radiology, Reps, lab and other facilities when scheduling cases
- Ensuring equipment and supplies needed for cases are available and in good working condition, responsible for equipment repairs
- Created weekly schedules and daily work assignments for 30 staff members taking into account vacation time and coverage for sick calls
- Assist with procedures as needed
- Lead staff meeting and huddles
- Participate in endoscopy committee meetings and policy changes
- Facilitate hiring of qualified Endoscopy personnel by interviewing applicants and making recommendations for employment.
- Worked with nurse manager to develop staff through education, evaluation, performance management and competency improvement.
Endoscopy Staff Nurse
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Wilmington, NC
01.2005 - 04.2018
- Cared for patients in pre-op, post-op and intra-op in endoscopy.
- Able to assist with all procedures performed in endoscopy. EGD, Colonoscopy, Bronchoscopy, ERCP, EUS, EBUS, Feeding tube placements, Bravo capsules, Capsule endoscopy,
- Charge nurse when coordinator was off
- Assisted with staff schedule
- Preceptor
- Assisted with infection control measures in the unit. Staff education and scope surveillance
Registered Nurse
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Wilmington, NC
06.2003 - 01.2005
- Care for critically ill patient in CVICU
- Worked as charge nurse when needed
- Collaborated with two other staff members to manage 7pm to 7am staffing schedule
- Preceptor to new staff
Travel Registered Nurse
Cross Country TravCorps
05.1996 - 06.2003
- Cared for critical care patients in all areas of critical care, CVICU, CCU, MICU, STICU
- Worked as charge nurse in several assignments
Registered Nurse
Griffin Hospital
Derby, CT
10.1992 - 05.1996
- Worked medical surgical floor for 8 months and then was able to transition to intensive care unit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Columbia Union College
Takoma Park, MD05.1992
Skills
- Management of patient care
- Communication with physicians and staff
- Assessment skills
- Prep patients for surgery
- IV insertion, management of central lines
- Medication administration IV, IM, SQ, PO
- Cardiac monitoring
- Administration of moderate sedation
- Wound care
- Recover patients post anesthesia/sedation
- Monitor patients after surgery
- Patient family teaching
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- BLS
- Certified Gastroenterology RN (CGRN)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Same Day Surgery
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
09.2021 - Current
Clinical Coordinator
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
04.2018 - 09.2021
Endoscopy Staff Nurse
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
01.2005 - 04.2018
Registered Nurse
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
06.2003 - 01.2005
Travel Registered Nurse
Cross Country TravCorps
05.1996 - 06.2003
Registered Nurse
Griffin Hospital
10.1992 - 05.1996
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Columbia Union College