PAMELA SMITH
BSN
Creedmoor,NC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
RN-BSN Surgical Intensive Care Unit
VA Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
2E-CVICU
WakeMed
01.2020 - 07.2023
- 2E CVICU/Covid Unit (2 years)
- Education committee member, scheduling committee
- Devices: CRRT, IABP, TTM
- Roles: Charge RN, preceptor, Superuser for all devices and computer EPIC
- Skills: Hemodynamic monitoring and medication titration to stability, Cardiac/Cardiogenic shock monitoring & medication titration, septic shock treatment medication administration and monitoring, expert of 3 years caring for Covid ICU level patients, Critical Thinking, SBAR communication, Interdisciplinary Communication
- NCNA/ANA member.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Staff RN Cardio-Vascular Step-Down Unit
Florida hospital memorial medical center
01.2018 - 01.2020
- I headed the push to have emergency equipment in every room, prior to my arrival all rooms were not equipped
- I (it took 1 year) to prove importance of having each room equipped with oxygen gauge, suction set up for each room and not having to run to another room to get equipment when there is an emergency
- Shared Governance Department Chairman & member of the facility wide Shared Governance committee.
Clinical Leader (supervisor) Med/Surg Department
Carteret health care
08.2015 - 01.2018
- Yearly staff evaluations, responsible for 13-15 staff, evaluations, skills, quarterly checkups, disciplines and encourage personal growth and development
- Professional Excellence Council member and the Chairperson (2015-2017), Shared Governance committee (co-chairperson), of Infection Control Committee for 3 years, ACLS and BLS certified.
RN (ADN) Full Time Progressive Care Unit
Carteret health care
06.2012 - 08.2015
- Patient care, medication administration, and dressing changes, blood administration, IV infusion and insertions, dressing changes all patient care
- Moderate Conscious sedation for TEE and/or Cardioversions
- Charge RN for medical surgical and PCU/CCU units, Building supervisor at night and weekend days.
LPN Medical Department
Carteret health care
11.2004 - 06.2012
- Patient care, medication administration, and dressing changes, blood administration, IV infusion and insertions, dressing changes all patient care.
Express Care (ED) Baby, Children, and Adult
LPN/Onslow memorial hospital
08.2004 - 08.2005
- Medication administration, dressing changes, and total patient care.
LPN–PRN Urgent Care and Medical Department
Carteret Health Care
08.2004 - 11.2004
- Patient care, medication administration, and dressing changes.
LPN/Florence Nursing
Rocky Mount
06.2004 - 11.2004
LPN/HCR Manor Care/Heartand-Fairfield
Pleasantville
12.2003 - 06.2004
LPN/First Community Village
Columbus
04.2003 - 12.2003
LPN/Columbus Rehabilitation & Sub-Acute Institute
Columbus
09.2002 - 04.2003
LPN/Castle Nursing Homes
Millersburg
08.1998 - 12.2002
Education
No Degree - Computer And Information Sciences
Franklin University
Columbus, OHBachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL12.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Carterert Community College
Morehead City, NC05.2012
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Practical Nursing
Wayne County Schools Career Center
Smithville, OH08.1998
Registered Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Medical Assisting
Columbus, OH08.1986
High School Diploma -
Bloom Carroll High School
Carroll, OH05.1982
Skills
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Anesthetics Administration
- Infection control measures
- Quality Improvement
- EMR Systems
- Resource Allocation
- Precepting
- Managing deadlines
- Patient care planning
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- Diet and Nutrition
- Wound Care
- Clinical judgment
- Routine Examinations
- Patient and family advocacy
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Assessments
- Medical Records Management
- Compassionate and Caring
- Preventive Healthcare
- Compassion and Empathy
- Vaccine administration
- Collecting vitals
- Medical assessment
- Cardiac Care
- Surgical Assistance
- Student Precepting
- Evaluations
- Shared governance
- Cardiac monitors
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Medication and IV administration
- Maintaining privacy
- Medication Administration
- Care Planning
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Feeding pumps understanding
- Patient Care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
- Physical assessments
- Medical office administration
- Obstetrics and gynecology
- Needs Assessment
- Nursing staff leadership
Timeline
RN-BSN Surgical Intensive Care Unit
VA Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
2E-CVICU
WakeMed
01.2020 - 07.2023
Staff RN Cardio-Vascular Step-Down Unit
Florida hospital memorial medical center
01.2018 - 01.2020
Clinical Leader (supervisor) Med/Surg Department
Carteret health care
08.2015 - 01.2018
RN (ADN) Full Time Progressive Care Unit
Carteret health care
06.2012 - 08.2015
LPN Medical Department
Carteret health care
11.2004 - 06.2012
Express Care (ED) Baby, Children, and Adult
LPN/Onslow memorial hospital
08.2004 - 08.2005
LPN–PRN Urgent Care and Medical Department
Carteret Health Care
08.2004 - 11.2004
LPN/Florence Nursing
Rocky Mount
06.2004 - 11.2004
LPN/HCR Manor Care/Heartand-Fairfield
Pleasantville
12.2003 - 06.2004
LPN/First Community Village
Columbus
04.2003 - 12.2003
LPN/Columbus Rehabilitation & Sub-Acute Institute
Columbus
09.2002 - 04.2003
LPN/Castle Nursing Homes
Millersburg
08.1998 - 12.2002
No Degree - Computer And Information Sciences
Franklin University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Carterert Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Practical Nursing
Wayne County Schools Career Center
Registered Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Medical Assisting
High School Diploma -
Bloom Carroll High School
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