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Noelle Smith

Franktown,CO

Summary

An energetic, compassionate, and team-oriented professional with extensive experience as a Registered Nurse in a variety of patient care settings. Over 30 years of experience, with core competencies in: clinical/ hospital operations, electronic medical records, patient relations, compliance, health & safety, training, patient education, reporting, medical terminology, and medical devices. Able to lead teams of staff with efficient communications abilities while continually working to establish a positive rapport with patients, medical professionals, and staff. Current knowledge of various programs/ platforms specific to records management, hospital operations/ protocols, and medical device use.

Healthcare professional driven to deliver high-quality patient care and effective case management. Expertise in care coordination and patient advocacy, fostering strong communication and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Known for adaptability and results-oriented approach in dynamic healthcare environments.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hospice RN Case Manager

Gentiva Hospice
01.2025 - Current
  • Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
  • Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
  • Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented interventions periodically, adjusting treatment plans as needed to promote optimal patient outcomes.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' needs, enabling more accurate diagnoses and targeted interventions.

Infusion Registered Nurse

AmerisourceBergen
01.2015 - Current
  • Provide direct care and medical services to patients in compliance with federal/ state regulations as well as internal corporate standards of practice.
  • Provide home IVIG and SCIG therapy infusions to a variety of patients. Ensure the accuracy and completeness of all notes, medical records, and observations.
  • Liaise with medical professionals, administrative/operational staff, and others in an effort to ensure effective communications across the organization and provide the highest service to patients.

Staff Nurse/ Charge Nurse

Exempla St. Joseph Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Worked in the main operating room preoperative area, managing a team of 8 RNs and up to 30 cases daily.
  • Started IVs, carried out preoperative anesthesia/surgical protocols, and assisted physicians as required.
  • Assisted recovering Phase II patients and provided information/education in preparation for discharge.

RN

Colorado Blood and Cancer Institute
01.2004 - 01.2012
  • As part of a fast-paced outpatient bone marrow transplant clinic, administered high-dose chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplants.
  • Cared for post-allogenic transplant patients, performed venipuncture on up to 40 patients/day, assessed central venous catheters, and mixed IV fluids. Participated in research studies, set up and administered EKG’s, and sedated patients for procedures.
  • Taught a caregiver class twice per month and volunteered as a support group facilitator for the Leukemia and Lymphoma society.

CICU Staff RN

The Children’s Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2004

Staff RN

University of Colorado Hospital
01.2000 - 01.2004

Traveling RN

Medical Express
01.1998 - 01.2000

Education

BSN -

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
05-1998

ADN -

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Gulfport, MS
05-1996

LPN - undefined

Lake Country Vo-Tech
Eustis, FL
01.1994

AA -

Lake Sumter Community College
Leesburg, FL
05-1993

Skills

  • Chronic disease and symptom management
  • Care coordination
  • Clinical assessment
  • Medication management
  • Case management
  • Critical thinking
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Accurate documentation
  • Direct patient care
  • Microsoft office
  • Student precepting
  • Acute care expertise
  • Trauma recovery
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Multidisciplinary approach

Certification

BLS

Timeline

Hospice RN Case Manager

Gentiva Hospice
01.2025 - Current

Infusion Registered Nurse

AmerisourceBergen
01.2015 - Current

Staff Nurse/ Charge Nurse

Exempla St. Joseph Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2014

RN

Colorado Blood and Cancer Institute
01.2004 - 01.2012

CICU Staff RN

The Children’s Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2004

Staff RN

University of Colorado Hospital
01.2000 - 01.2004

Traveling RN

Medical Express
01.1998 - 01.2000

LPN - undefined

Lake Country Vo-Tech

BSN -

University of Central Florida

ADN -

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

AA -

Lake Sumter Community College