Miranda Smith
Carbondale,IL
Summary
Compassionate and highly skilled Emergency Department Registered Nurse with nearly 20 years of progressive healthcare experience. Advanced from Certified Nursing Assistant and Telemetry Technician to licensed Paramedic and Registered Nurse through continued education and professional advancement. My background in emergency medical services and prehospital care has provided a strong foundation for delivering high-quality, evidence-based care in a fast-paced emergency department. Recognized as a two-time DAISY Award recipient and Employee of the Quarter for clinical excellence, compassionate patient care, and leadership. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with a Minor in Healthcare Management at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, with an expected graduation of August 2026.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department Registered Nurse / Relief Charge Nurse
St. Joseph Memorial Hospital
Murphysboro, Illinois
07.2016 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients experiencing medical, surgical, traumatic, cardiac, neurological, and psychiatric emergencies in a high-acuity emergency department.
- Perform rapid patient assessments, prioritize care, and implement evidence-based interventions during critical situations.
- Coordinate patient flow and departmental operations while serving as a Relief Charge Nurse, supporting nursing staff and promoting safe, efficient patient care.
- Utilize knowledge and experience gained as a licensed paramedic to strengthen emergency assessment, critical thinking, and rapid intervention.
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, EMS personnel, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to provide exceptional patient care.
- Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and emergency interventions safely and accurately.
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
- Document patient care using the Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Advocate for patients while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and compassionate care.
Certified Nursing Assistant / Telemetry Technician
St. Joseph Memorial Hospital
Murphysboro, Illinois
09.2006 - 07.2016
- Monitored cardiac rhythms and communicated significant changes in patient condition.
- Obtained and documented vital signs and accurately reported patient status.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living while promoting comfort, dignity, and safety.
- Assisted nursing staff in delivering high-quality care on a busy medical-surgical unit.
- Collaborated with nurses, physicians, and ancillary staff to provide compassionate, patient-centered care.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Healthcare Management
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, Illinois08-2026
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) -
Southeast Health College of Nursing & Health Sciences
Cape Girardeau, Missouri01-2016
Associate Degree in Emergency Medical Services -
John A. Logan College
Carterville, Illinois01-2014
Skills
- Emergency Nursing
- Trauma & Critical Care
- Emergency Medical Services
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Intravenous Therapy
- Cardiac Monitoring
- Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR)
- Patient and Family Education
- Leadership
- Charge Nurse Experience
- Critical Thinking
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Patient Advocacy
- Compassionate Care
Certification
- Registered Nurse - Illinois
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
Awards
- Two-Time DAISY Award Recipient
- 2019
- 2026
- Employee of the Quarter, 2019
Hobbies and Interests
Traveling
Timeline
Emergency Department Registered Nurse / Relief Charge Nurse
St. Joseph Memorial Hospital
07.2016 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant / Telemetry Technician
St. Joseph Memorial Hospital
09.2006 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Healthcare Management
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) -
Southeast Health College of Nursing & Health Sciences
Associate Degree in Emergency Medical Services -
John A. Logan College