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D. Michelle Smith, BSN, RN

Summary

Professional healthcare provider with substantial experience in correctional facilities. Skilled in patient assessment, wound care, substance abuse, and emergency response. Strong advocate for safety protocols and patient advocacy. Known for fostering teamwork and adapting to changing needs. Reliable and focused on achieving results in high-pressure environments.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Correctional Nurse

Southern Health Partners
09.2023 - Current
  • Prevented potential health crises by conducting thorough screenings during intake processes for new inmates.
  • Educated inmates about their health conditions and self-care routines for better disease management.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.

Occupational Health Nurse

Marathon Health
08.2023 - Current
  • Reduced workplace injuries by conducting thorough risk assessments and recommending appropriate safety measures.
  • Liaised between employees with health concerns and supervisors, maintaining medical confidentiality to communicate work status and coordinate return to work accommodations.

Correctional Nurse

Advanced Correctional Healthcare
07.2022 - 06.2023
  • Assisted Jail Administration during the intake process of inmates to evaluate healthcare needs and placement due to medical, psych, safety, infectious diseases, etc.
  • Complete sick calls, suicide watches, and detox checks on inmates.

Immunology Nurse

Family Allergy & Asthma
08.2020 - 06.2022
  • Mixed and built treatment serum based on patients’ results while properly securing and storing vials.
  • Administered IM and SQ Biologic medications according to provider’s orders.
  • Administered over 100 daily injections while monitoring for acute reactions, such as anaphylaxis.

Prison Nurse

Corizon Health
12.2016 - 06.2017
  • Identified high-risk symptoms/behaviors in patients, including suicidal risk, homicidal risk, and risk for verbal and/or physical abuse.
  • Acted quickly and effectively in patient emergencies and rapid response situations.
  • Educated patients who were being discharged from prison on maintaining chronic conditions as well as local resources.

Travel Nurse

Southern Health Partners. Inc
07.2016 - 01.2017
  • Worked with patients to stabilize comorbidities prior to release or prison transfer.
  • Assessed and provided support to patients in active withdrawal.
  • Successfully handled care in traumatic and emergent situations.
  • Travel Nurse to contracted county jails in North Carolina.

Jail Nurse

UTMB
12.2014 - 07.2016
  • Oversaw special pods of complex medical patients including prenatal, diabetics, and MH.
  • Accomplished interventions, assessments and administered medications to inmates.
  • Performed medical care for emergencies and prioritized care based on acuity.

Wound Care and Staff Nurse

El Paso LTAC Hospital
01.2015 - 06.2016
  • Initiated wound treatments and care plans for complex pressure and vascular ulcers, surgical sites, and trauma wounds.
  • Provided quality care to patients with ongoing/acute conditions.

Emergency Room Tech

St. Francis Hospital
08.2012 - 06.2013
  • Effectively managed triage and calmly reacted in emergencies immediately putting patients at ease.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in psychiatric patient safety, monitoring, and assistance.
  • Assisted providers and nurses with minor surgeries and non-invasive procedures.

Kernersville Family Practice

Novant Health
05.2007 - 08.2012
  • Strong clinical skills enhanced by the ability to build rapport with patients and families.
  • Obtained patient vitals and diagnostic information and maintained medical records.
  • Assisted physician in minor procedures.

Concours/Attendant

Countryside Bowling Lanes
07.2002 - 08.2012
  • Ball return maintenance, pin reset, set up alleys for children's bowling parties.
  • Took food/drink orders, payments, and prepared food orders.
  • Interacted with 100+ guests daily in a friendly, patient manner to deliver a safe and fun experience.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Indiana State University
Terra Haute, IN
08.2025

Practical Nursing

Vista College
El Paso, TX
10.2014

Skills

  • Honor Graduate and Valedictorian at Vista College
  • Substance abuse treatment
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Clinical judgment
  • Support and education
  • Detoxification support
  • Compassionate care
  • Health promotion

Timeline

Correctional Nurse

Southern Health Partners
09.2023 - Current

Occupational Health Nurse

Marathon Health
08.2023 - Current

Correctional Nurse

Advanced Correctional Healthcare
07.2022 - 06.2023

Immunology Nurse

Family Allergy & Asthma
08.2020 - 06.2022

Prison Nurse

Corizon Health
12.2016 - 06.2017

Travel Nurse

Southern Health Partners. Inc
07.2016 - 01.2017

Wound Care and Staff Nurse

El Paso LTAC Hospital
01.2015 - 06.2016

Jail Nurse

UTMB
12.2014 - 07.2016

Emergency Room Tech

St. Francis Hospital
08.2012 - 06.2013

Kernersville Family Practice

Novant Health
05.2007 - 08.2012

Concours/Attendant

Countryside Bowling Lanes
07.2002 - 08.2012

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Indiana State University

Practical Nursing

Vista College

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