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Nevaeh Scott Smith

Fort Lauderdale,FL

Summary

Compassionate and patient-centered nursing professional with four years of experience as a nursing assistant, and a strong educational background in psychology and nursing. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Galen College of Nursing, with a career goal of becoming a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, specializing in pediatric care. Passionate about working with children and adolescents, providing developmentally appropriate, empathetic, and culturally sensitive care. Known for building trust with young patients, and supporting families through effective communication and emotional support.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Care Technician

Cleveland Clinic Florida
Weston, FL
07.2023 - Current
  • Identified potential risks associated with chemotherapy medications prior to administration.
  • Provided excellent patient support and care to patients and families.
  • Monitored patients for medical changes and reviewed and revised care plans accordingly.
  • Monitored patient progress by observing for adverse reactions to treatments, recording changes in condition, reporting any abnormalities to physician or nurse supervisor.

Patient Care Technician

HCA Healthcare
Aventura, FL
03.2023 - 01.2024
  • Instructed patients on how to use assistive devices such as wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, and canes.
  • Maintained records of patient progress in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
  • Performed cleaning duties for the treatment area including disinfecting equipment after each use.
  • Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate, and oxygen saturation levels.
  • Assisted physical therapists in developing treatment plans for patients.

Patient Care Technician

AdventHealth
Orlando, FL
09.2020 - 01.2023
  • Developed individualized treatment plans for each client that included goals and objectives.
  • Monitored client's progress towards identified goals through data collection and analysis.
  • Encouraged patients to develop interpersonal skills and engage in social interactions or other therapeutic activities.
  • Provided crisis management when needed by utilizing de-escalation techniques such as redirection or calming strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Galen College of Nursing
Pembroke Pines, FL
03-2027

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Florida International University
Miami, FL
12-2024

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medication administration
  • Data collection
  • Crisis management
  • Interpersonal communication
  • MS office
  • Microsoft office
  • Flexible and adaptable

Timeline

Patient Care Technician

Cleveland Clinic Florida
07.2023 - Current

Patient Care Technician

HCA Healthcare
03.2023 - 01.2024

Patient Care Technician

AdventHealth
09.2020 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Galen College of Nursing

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Florida International University