Natasha Smith
Marion,VA
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for 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.
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented registered nurse with several years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Concentric Healthcare Solutions
Scottsdale, Arizona
04.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to care plans.
- Maintained accurate medical records in electronic health systems.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
- Educated patients on health management and preventive care strategies.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during treatment processes.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control standards.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Assisted with patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse
Summit Medical Staffing
Fremont, Nebraska
01.2021 - 04.2024
- Administered medications and treatments according to care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Assisted with patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
- Educated patients on health management and preventive care strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
- Maintained accurate medical records in electronic health systems.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during treatment processes.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control standards.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- 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.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Education
Master of Science - Healthcare Administration
King University
Bristol, TN 08.2014 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
King University
Bristol, TN 08.2012 - 12.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wytheville Community College
Wytheville, VA 08.2007 - 05.2009
Skills
- Administering medications
- Patient assessment
- Electronic health records
- Critical care coordination
- Infection control compliance
- Patient education
- Treatment planning
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Licensed RN
- Proficient use of Epic, Meditech, Pyxis
- ACLS certified (exp 12/2027)
Certification
- Multi-State compact RN license #0001218891 (exp. 6/30/2026)
- ACLS certified (exp. 12/31/2027)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Concentric Healthcare Solutions
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Summit Medical Staffing
01.2021 - 04.2024
Master of Science - Healthcare Administration
King University
08.2014 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
King University
08.2012 - 12.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wytheville Community College
08.2007 - 05.2009