Nina Smith

Dedicated and responsive medical surgical nurse with 5 years of hands-on patient care experience. Aiming to leverage expertise in providing superior, compassionate care to diverse patient population. Eager to contribute keen clinical skills and advanced knowledge to enhance a successful multidisciplinary team.

• BLS | Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 09/01/26
• NY RN License, 756155
• ACLS | Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association, 12/01/24

• Advocated for patients to uphold and maintain patient rights while maintaining safety.
• Adhered to strong safety and infection control practices while providing optimal patient care.
• Provided direct patient care for adult patients with neurological, trauma, preoperative and postoperative care, GI, cardiac, gynecological and urological conditions.
• Provided care for patients with stroke, spinal surgeries, neurologic symptoms and seizures precautions.
• Use of NIH Stroke scale to determine changes in patient status.
• Ensured compliance with infection prevention policies and hospital safety guidelines.
• Administered oral, intramuscular and intravascular medications.
• Assisted patient with activities of daily living including dressing, toileting, bathing, transfers and promoting personal hygiene as well as wound management.
• Educated patients and family members on disease processes, medical surgical procedures and medications.
• Documented all elements of care to reflect care provided as well any changes to patients status, interventions and observations.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary health care teams to develop and implement patient specific care plans to improve health and recovery goals.
• Provided education on wound management and medication administration.
• Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations or changes in patients conditions.
• Assessed patient health and condition by performing physical examinations, taking vital signs, and reviewing medical histories.
• Instructed patients in self-care techniques to manage and treat illnesses or injuries.
• Developed individualized care plans for patients based on assessments and identified needs.