NATASHA SMALLS
Ladson,SC
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 15 years of experience. Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for complex critical care patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations. Looking to add my critical care expertise to the team.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU Float Pool
MUSC Hospital
Charleston, SC
01.2019 - Current
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Critical Care Registered Nurse Traveler
Greenville Memorial Hospital
Greenville, SC
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
- Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
- Provided direct care in surgical, cardiac and neurological critical care units.
Registered Nurse ICU Traveler
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
- Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using protocols of assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
Registered Nurse, PACU
MUSC Hospital
Charleston, SC
08.2014 - 01.2019
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Registered Nurse, ICU
MUSC Hospital
Charleston, SC
08.2012 - 08.2014
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Roper Hospital
Charleston, SC
11.2008 - 08.2012
- Administered medications and treatments and collaborate with multi-disciplinary team.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ12.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC05.2008
High School Diploma -
Summerville High School
Summerville, SC05.2003
Skills
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Critical Care
- Life-Sustaining Machines
- Patient Management
- Ventilator Care
- Epic EHR Management
- Nursing Plan Development
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Monitoring Vital Signs
Accomplishments
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) 2023
- MUSC Shark Week/Innovative Idea Winner 2021
- MUSC Employee Enterprise Scholarship Recipient 2019
Affiliations
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
- American Nursing Association
Professional References
- Sheila Prynkiewicz, MSN, RN, CNML | House Supervisor | MUSC Hospital prynkie@musc.edu|
- Christopher Horlback, MSN, RN, CCM-BC | House Supervisor | MUSC Hospital | horlbc@musc.edu | 843.876.8893
- Cindy LoVerde, MSN, RN | Nursing Professional Development | MUSC Hospital | loverde@musc.edu | 843.792.0955
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse Traveler
Greenville Memorial Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse ICU Traveler
Johns Hopkins Hospital
02.2021 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse, ICU Float Pool
MUSC Hospital
01.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, PACU
MUSC Hospital
08.2014 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse, ICU
MUSC Hospital
08.2012 - 08.2014
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Roper Hospital
11.2008 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trident Technical College
High School Diploma -
Summerville High School
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