Hi, I’m
Matthew A. Smith, RN
RN
Montgomery,TX
Summary
Dynamic RN with extensive experience in high-acuity neurovascular care at HCA Houston Northwest. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, leveraging critical thinking and bedside assessments to enhance patient outcomes. Recognized for managing complex cases and fostering a dependable environment for patient care.
Overview
13
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
HCA Houston Northwest
RN, Medical Neurovascular ICU
06.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Manage the care of high acuity patients requiring: ventilation, titratrable drips, CRRT, Impella, and IABP.
- Manage the care of patients of varying neurological conditions within the setting of a certified comprehensive stroke unit.
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
HCA Houston Northwest
Nurse Externship (MNICU) PRN
02.2023 - 06.2024
Job overview
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with ADLs.
- Assisted nurses with appropriately delegated tasks.
- Reinforced learned nursing skills by assisting nursing staff.
Lone Star College Tomball
Clinical Site
08.2022 - 05.2024
Job overview
- HCA Tomball: Spring 2024 - 144 Clinical Hours Upon Completion
- Houston Methodist Willowbrook: Fall 2023 - 144 Clinical Hours
- HCA Tomball: Spring 2023 - 144 Clinical Hours
- St. Lukes - The Vintage: Fall 2022 - 144 Clinical Hours
LyondellBasell
Operations Technician
02.2015 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Operations Lead/Coordinator of $4 billion Mega Project supervising 20 individuals.
- Facilitated Operations training/certifications.
- Operated complex chemical processes utilizing critical thinking and troubleshooting to ensure safety and environmental compliance.
- Member of the Emergency Response Team
Enterprise Products Company L.P
Pipeline Operations Technician
10.2012 - 02.2015
Education
Lone Star College TomballTomball, TX
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
05.2024
University Overview
- Nursing GPA 3.76
- President of the Student Nurses' Association
- Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
- Judy Byrd Scholarship Recipient
- Gala Scholarship Recipient
University of Texas Cizik School of NursingHouston, TX
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
12-2025
University Overview
- Nursing GPA 4.0
- National Honor Society Inductee
- Dean's List Fall 2024
- Bridges Family Nursing Excellence Scholarship Recipient
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- EHR Experience (EPIC/Medi-Tech)
- Teamwork
- Collaboration
- Training
- Development
- Dependable
- Responsible
- Analytical
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
Certification
- BLS and ACLS Certified
- Texas Vision/Hearing/Spinal Screening Certified
Affiliations
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Timeline
RN, Medical Neurovascular ICU
HCA Houston Northwest
06.2024 - Current
Nurse Externship (MNICU) PRN
HCA Houston Northwest
02.2023 - 06.2024
Clinical Site
Lone Star College Tomball
08.2022 - 05.2024
Operations Technician
LyondellBasell
02.2015 - 08.2022
Pipeline Operations Technician
Enterprise Products Company L.P
10.2012 - 02.2015
Lone Star College Tomball
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
University of Texas Cizik School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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