Melinda "Mindy" Smith
Zanesville,OH
Summary
Compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse seeking a full-time position in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), where I can contribute strong clinical skills, leadership experience, and a commitment to excellent patient care.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PACU/Pre- and Post-Op Staff Nurse
Genesis HealthCare System
Zanesville, OH
03.2024 - Current
- Provide pre- and post-anesthesia care for adult and pediatric surgical patients
- Monitor vital signs and manage recovery from sedation and anesthesia
- Serve as PACU charge nurse, overseeing daily workflow and staff coordination
Womens Health RN Care Manager
Muskingum Valley Health Centers
Zanesville, OH
07.2016 - 02.2024
- Conduct phone triage and patient education for OB/GYN services
- Room and discharge patients, and manage initial prenatal visits
- Coordinate care for high-risk obstetrical patients within managed care systems
Labor & Delivery RN Staff Nurse
Genesis HealthCare System
Zanesville, OH
11.2000 - 07.2016
- Provided care to laboring mothers, assisted in deliveries and cesarean sections
- Interpreted fetal monitoring and communicated findings with physicians
- Offered postpartum education and care to mothers and newborns
- Served as charge nurse, managing staff assignments and unit operations
Medical-Surgical RN Staff Nurse
Genesis HealthCare System
Zanesville, OH
06.2000 - 11.2000
- Led care teams including LPNs and aides
- Managed care for a variety of post-surgical and medical patients
- Assisted with bedside procedures and served as evening charge nurse
Labor & Delivery RN Staff Nurse
Southeastern Ohio Medical Center
Cambridge, OH
11.1995 - 07.1999
- Responsibilities as described in previous labor & delivery role
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Ohio University
08.2017
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
Ohio University
Zanesville11.1994
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient education
- Care coordination
- Collaboration skills
- Crisis intervention
- Time management
- Reliability
- Epic trained
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
References
- Tracy Ruby, RN, truby@mvhealthcenters.org, 740-704-5771
- Colissa Glass, MSN, RN, rc.glass@hotmail.com, 740-605-4325
- Barb Guenther-Gilcrist, MSN, RN, bgilcrist16@yahoo.com, 740-704-0199
Timeline
PACU/Pre- and Post-Op Staff Nurse
Genesis HealthCare System
03.2024 - Current
Womens Health RN Care Manager
Muskingum Valley Health Centers
07.2016 - 02.2024
Labor & Delivery RN Staff Nurse
Genesis HealthCare System
11.2000 - 07.2016
Medical-Surgical RN Staff Nurse
Genesis HealthCare System
06.2000 - 11.2000
Labor & Delivery RN Staff Nurse
Southeastern Ohio Medical Center
11.1995 - 07.1999
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Ohio University
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
Ohio University
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