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Mila Smith

Acute Care RN
Columbia,SC

Summary

Acute Care Registered Nurse with over 17 years experience in the NICU. Six years in ECMO Coordinator position. Maintains RNC in high risk neonates.

Work History

EMCO Coordinator

Prisma Health Richland
Columbia, SC
08.2015 - Current
  • Developed revisions for systems and procedures by evaluating operational practices and identifying improvement opportunities.
  • Entered data, generated reports and produced tracking documents.
  • Oversaw project logistics using industry expertise and independent judgment.
  • Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
  • Managed conference scheduling and travel arrangements for key personnel.
  • Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
  • Led comprehensive staff member training covering key topics.
  • Entered and maintained departmental records in company database.

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Prisma Health Richland
Columbia, South Carolina
06.2004 - Current
  • Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
  • Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
  • Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
  • Documented work in hospital system and updated patients' charts with orders and observations.
  • Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
  • Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
  • Counseled patients and families on treatments, care options and discharge instructions.
  • Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
  • Educated families and patients regarding conditions, symptoms and care plans.
  • Used procedures such as intubation, central lines and chest tubes to address critical symptoms and prevent further decay in patient conditions.
  • Managed patients' pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, monitoring patients' responses and changing care plans accordingly.
  • Followed policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
  • Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
  • Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.

Registered Nurse, Newborn Nursery

Springs Memorial Hospital
Lancaster, South Carolina
05.2004 - 06.2006
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.

United States Air Force

Government
12.1997 - 12.2000

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

University of South Carolina Lancaster
Lancaster, SC
08.2001 - 06.2004

No Degree - Education

Central Wyoming College
Riverton, WY

Skills

Staff Management

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Timeline

EMCO Coordinator

Prisma Health Richland
08.2015 - Current

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Prisma Health Richland
06.2004 - Current

Registered Nurse, Newborn Nursery

Springs Memorial Hospital
05.2004 - 06.2006

Associate of Science - Nursing

University of South Carolina Lancaster
08.2001 - 06.2004

United States Air Force

Government
12.1997 - 12.2000

No Degree - Education

Central Wyoming College

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