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Mary Ellen Smith

Midlothian,VA

Summary

Clinically experienced nurse with 15 years of experience working with patients from birth through adulthood. Currently working as an in-home Infusion Nurse. Possess strong skills in patient education and empathy, ensuring comfort and understanding of treatment procedures. Proven ability to work efficiently in high-stress environments, significantly enhancing patient care quality and satisfaction. In previous roles, contributed to improved patient health outcomes through meticulous attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Infusion Nurse

Naven Health
Midlothian, Va
04.2024 - Current
  • Assessed patient medical status before, during, and after IV infusion procedures.
  • Administered IVIG, immunotherapy, and biologic therapies autonomously.
  • Evaluated, verified, and prepared all medications for infusions.
  • Managed PICC line and Port-A-Cath access and care.
  • Monitored patients’ conditions to ensure safety and readiness for infusion interventions.
  • Intervened in emergencies, addressing allergic reactions and vital sign changes during infusions.

Adjunct Faculty-Clinical Nursing Instructor

Pima Community College
Tucson, Az
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Oversaw nursing students through OB rotations, emphasizing hands-on learning.
  • Conducted training on newborn assessments and accurate medication dosing.
  • Taught procedures for IM injections, IV insertions, and pump use and troubleshooting.
  • Provided instruction on blood draw techniques to build clinical proficiency.

Labor and Delivery-Travel Nurse

Tucson Medical Center
Tucson, Az
11.2022 - 01.2023
  • Cared for laboring patients through entire labor and delivery process.
  • Assisted with c-sections, fulfilling pre-operative and post-operative care responsibilities.
  • Acted as circulator nurse during c-section deliveries to ensure procedural efficiency.
  • Provided immediate infant care at delivery, including resuscitation when necessary.
  • Administered newborn medications and conducted initial assessments post-delivery.

Charge Nurse

Northwest Medical Center Houghton
Tucson, Az
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Supervised care for 12-bed LDRP unit, ensuring high standards of patient management.
  • Managed a team of 4-5 nurses, including level 2 NICU staff, to deliver effective patient care.
  • Provided comprehensive support for antepartum patients over 20 weeks and mothers with babies over 34 weeks.
  • Oversaw triage processes and facilitated smooth transitions in LDRP and NICU departments.

OB nurse

St Joseph's Hospital
Tucson, AZ
06.2015 - 05.2022
  • Reviewed drug overdose cases, documenting treatments and patient outcomes for reporting to AZ Health Dept.
  • Provided comprehensive care for women’s health concerns from puberty onwards in OB Triage/Women’s Health ED.
  • Managed patients in labor ensuring safe delivery of mother and newborn.
  • Delivered pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care for cesarean section patients as circulator nurse.
  • Assisted with newborn deliveries, performing resuscitation when required, administering medications, and conducting initial assessments.

Staff Nurse

Mt Graham Regional Medical Center
Safford, Az
02.2011 - 06.2015
  • Provided nursing care for medical and surgical patients in tele, orthopedic, and pediatric combined unit.
  • Precepted nursing students and new nurses to foster professional development.
  • Served as float nurse in emergency department and postpartum department to support staffing needs.

Charge nurse/staff nurse

Northern Cochise Community Hospital Inc.
Willcox, Arizona
06.2010 - 03.2011
  • Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients in a rural setting.
  • Supervised nursing staff and ensured adherence to patient care protocols.

Education

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University
Salt Lake, UT
01.2020

Associates of Applied Science - Nursing

Eastern Arizona College
Thatcher, Az
01.2009

Skills

  • IV infusion techniques
  • Patient assessment
  • Medication preparation
  • PICC line management
  • Emergency intervention
  • Infection control

Certification

  • ACLS/BLS
  • RN License VA #0001336575
  • Rn License AZ #RN161907

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Infusion Nurse

Naven Health
04.2024 - Current

Adjunct Faculty-Clinical Nursing Instructor

Pima Community College
01.2023 - 05.2023

Labor and Delivery-Travel Nurse

Tucson Medical Center
11.2022 - 01.2023

Charge Nurse

Northwest Medical Center Houghton
05.2022 - 08.2022

OB nurse

St Joseph's Hospital
06.2015 - 05.2022

Staff Nurse

Mt Graham Regional Medical Center
02.2011 - 06.2015

Charge nurse/staff nurse

Northern Cochise Community Hospital Inc.
06.2010 - 03.2011

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University

Associates of Applied Science - Nursing

Eastern Arizona College

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