Marita Smallman
Hoboken,NJ
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated health care worker with two years of experience as a Med-surg/Pediatric registered nurse and two as a nursing assistant providing high-quality patient care in various healthcare settings. Seeking to advance my nursing career as a mother baby nurse in the acute care setting.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse- Medical Surgical and Pediatric Unit
Beth Israel Lahey Health- Beverly Hospital, Johnson 5
09.2022 - 07.2024
- Provided compassionate and comprehensive care to adult and pediatric patients ranging from infants to elders in a fast-paced and dynamic medical-surgical unit
- Managed up to six patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy to understand terms
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments performed, and medications/IV therapy administered
- Worked with respiratory therapy to titrate high flow nasal cannula and use the hospital asthma severity score for pediatric respiratory patients
- Understand the use of phototherapy for infants with hyperbilirubinemia and the need for urgent treatment for an infant admitted for sepsis
- Adapted to rapid changes in both adult and pediatric patient's condition using relevant nursing interventions and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
- Precepted new hires and graduates on the unit and educate them on hospital policies and best practice methods
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, 7 East
03.2020 - 08.2022
- Provided compassionate and personalized care to patients including assisting with daily activities such as grooming, bathing, and feeding
- Monitored vital signs and reported any changes or concerns to assigned registered nurse promptly to ensure patient well-being
- Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive and coordinated care for patients, fostering a supportive and positive environment
Education
Skills
Certification
PALS Certified American Heart Association March 2024
Workplace Violence Prevention Avade January 2023
BLS Certified American Heart Association March 2023
Certified Nursing Assistant March 2020
NRP Certified ACLS Academy September 2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Medical Surgical and Pediatric Unit
Beth Israel Lahey Health- Beverly Hospital, Johnson 5
09.2022 - 07.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, 7 East
03.2020 - 08.2022
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