Mercedee Smith
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Highly experienced nursing professional with exceptional leadership skills, clinical knowledge and sound judgment developed over extensive career. Skillfully staff teams, organize charts, and oversee day-to-day care by leveraging strong decision-making and multitasking abilities. History of building team cohesion and long-term success to maximize quality and cost-effectiveness of care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Supervisor
Adventist Healthcare
Silver Spring, Maryland
05.2024 - Current
- Investigated complaints from patients regarding their care experience.
- Performed regular rounds throughout the facility to observe performance of assigned staff members.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans for patients.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers regarding patient care issues.
- Advised nursing managers on strategies for improving operational efficiency.
- Monitored patient progress to ensure compliance with established standards of care.
Triage Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Largo, MD
06.2023 - Current
- Assessed patients' health condition and determined the level of care needed.
- Provided initial patient screening, evaluation, and assessment in acute care setting.
- Identified symptoms, gathered medical history, and documented patient information accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
- Coordinated referrals to specialty services as needed for further evaluation and treatment options.
ER Registered Nurse Traveler
AMN Healthcare (Southern Maryland Hospital)
Clinton, MD
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Treated patients suffering from trauma, acute chest pain, respiratory failure and drug overdoses.
- Triaged incoming patients and communicated with doctors to encourage timely attention to urgent situations.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
University of Maryland Capital Region
Largo, Maryland
10.2020 - 01.2023
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
ER Registered Nurse Traveler
AMN Healthcare (Holy Cross Hospital)
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Treated patients suffering from trauma, acute chest pain, respiratory failure and drug overdoses.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Davita Inc
Lanham, Maryland
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Oversees the preparation of the delivery system, dialysate bath, and dialyzer and confirms that all mandatory alarm tests on the dialyzer and equipment are performed.
- Reviews physician orders for dialysis patients, collects pre-treatment dialysis data, and reviews patient records prior to dialysis.
- Conducts pre-dialysis patient assessment including obtaining patient vital signs and assessing the patient’s vascular access, laboratory findings, and the patient’s general health.
- Verifies that patients are taking all prescribed medications and performs medication reconciliation.
- Documents findings of patient assessments and interventions and advises providers of any significant change in the patient's condition and other pertinent information.
- Discusses patient concerns and answers questions relevant to care.
- Oversees dialysis technicians in the performance of dialysis from start to finish, monitors patient reaction to treatment and performance of the dialysis machines, and demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the mechanics of dialysis.
- Assesses, prepares, and cannulates a patient’s vascular access (including needle insertion in arteriovenous fistula or grafts for aseptic connection with dialysis equipment).
- Utilizes sterile techniques to assess the dialysis catheter exit site and to apply dressing on the patient’s vascular access (dialysis catheter, arteriovenous access) per protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bowie State University
Skills
- Emergency triage
- Patient Assessments
- Safety Management
- Quality Improvement
- Performance Evaluations
- Evidence-based nursing
- Staff Supervision
- Discharge coordination
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
Registered Nurse (RN) Compact License #R245779 – Maryland Valid Until May 2027
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association Valid Until January 2026
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – American Heart Association Valid Until January 2026
Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association Valid Until January 2026
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) Valid Until January 2025
Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nursing Supervisor
Adventist Healthcare
05.2024 - Current
Triage Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
06.2023 - Current
ER Registered Nurse Traveler
AMN Healthcare (Southern Maryland Hospital)
10.2022 - 06.2023
ER Registered Nurse Traveler
AMN Healthcare (Holy Cross Hospital)
02.2022 - 09.2022
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Davita Inc
11.2020 - 05.2021
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
University of Maryland Capital Region
10.2020 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bowie State University
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