Michael Smaltz
Ocean Springs,MS
Summary
Dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner Student committed to becoming effective instrument in delivering better health care services. Offering extensive nursing training and familiarity with essential medical tools and terminology. Proficient in checking and recording vital signs, infection control and entering patients' medical history into database.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Singing River Health System
Ocean Springs, MS
04.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Registered Nurse
Bienville Orthopaedic Specialists
Gautier, MS
09.2014 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Independent Duty Corpsman
United Sates Navy
Gulfport, MS
11.2010 - 08.2014
- Evaluated injured or ill persons to determine nature and extent of concerns.
- Learned new techniques to better serve patients' needs.
- Kept up with continuing education requirements to maintain certification.
- Prioritized medical procedures based on severity of concern and available resources.
- Stabilized serious and critical patients for transport to medical facilities with advanced care teams.
- Conveyed information about conditions and field treatments given to medical facility staff.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
United States University
Chula Vista, CA08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS08.2018
Surface Force Independent Duty Corpsman -
Naval School of Health Sciences
San Diego, CA07.2004
Skills
- Diet and Nutrition
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medical Supply Management
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Accurate Documentation
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Student Precepting
- Alternative Treatments
Additional Information
- Member of Singing River Health System Veterans Committee
- Recipient of Singing River Health System Foundation From the Heart Award
- Recipient of United States Department of State Meritorious Honor Award
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Singing River Health System
04.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Bienville Orthopaedic Specialists
09.2014 - Current
Independent Duty Corpsman
United Sates Navy
11.2010 - 08.2014
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
United States University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Carey University
Surface Force Independent Duty Corpsman -
Naval School of Health Sciences
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