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Matthew Smith, RN

Valley

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

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

East Alabama Health-Lanier
01.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

LPN, Med/Surgical Nurse

East Alabama Health-Lanier
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Southern Union State Community College
Wadley, AL
12.2022

Skills

  • Emergency Patient Triage
  • Prioritizing Patients
  • Interpreting EKGs
  • Patient Assessments
  • Patient Stabilization
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection

Certification

  • BLS -Basic Life Support
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • NIH Stroke Scale Certification

References

  • Melanie Mooney, Director of Nursing Services, EAH-Lanier

      334-710-0081

  • Kathy Thrower, House Supervisor, EAH-Lanier

      706-518-6081

  • Rachel Adams, Registered Nurse, EAH-Lanier

      334-787-0324

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

East Alabama Health-Lanier
01.2023 - Current

LPN, Med/Surgical Nurse

East Alabama Health-Lanier
06.2022 - 12.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Southern Union State Community College

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