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Parker Smith

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Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to achieve goals. Fifteen years of diverse work experience managing high-stress situations collaboratively & independently.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervisor

AmeriHealth Caritas
11.2023 - Current

Managed cross-functional teams of Clinicians and support staff to deliver high-quality outcomes within aggressive timeframes.


Orchestrated outreach program, increasing member engagement by 30%.


Revised and simplified existing workflows to increase efficiency.


Decreased turnover rate from 66% annually to 5%.


Created a training program to increase productivity and staff morale.

Recruitment Specialist

Travel Nurse Across America
10.2022 - Current
  • Retained clients at 15-20% above market average
  • Increased revenue and client volume in declining market
  • Evaluate applicant credentials, conduct initial interviews, and pre-screening assessments.
  • Prompt correspondence
  • Leverage social media platforms to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.
  • Partner with account managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
  • Remote

Pediatric Trauma Nurse

Arkansas Children's Hospital/Prisma Health Upstate
02.2019 - 05.2022
  • Rapid Assessment and prioritization.
  • Communicate effectively & in high-stress scenarios to promote positive patient outcomes with minimal distractions.
  • Maintain and upgrade knowledge, skills, nursing practice and competencies affecting quality of nursing care and re-licensure.
  • Collaborate with patient, family and healthcare team in open discussion to identify mutual goals.
  • Little Rock, AR & Greenville, SC

Behavioral Health Specialist

A Child's Haven
02.2014 - 10.2018
  • Implement and establish behavior strategies by setting rules, reiterating expectations, and creating concise directives.
  • Work collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
  • Deescalate clients in emotional crises with therapeutic communication.
  • Transport clients across the upstate safely. 100+ miles daily.

Education

MBA -

Western Governors University
06-2026

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University
02.2021

Associate of Science - Nursing

Greenville Technical College
12.2018

Skills

  • Leadership experience
  • Contract Negotiations/Recruitment
  • Collaboration with Account Managers and Client Service Directors
  • Clear & Effective Communication
  • Sales & Retention Strategies
  • Problem Resolution
  • Assessment & Prioritization
  • Conflict Management and Behavior Modification

Accomplishments

  • Received ‘Rising Star Award’ by Prisma Health for demonstrating leadership in the nursing profession.
  • Received Press Ganey Award for outstanding service & care.
  • Assisted with implementation of new Physician in Triage program at Arkansas Children's Hospital to improve efficiency and patient care.
  • Collaborated with physicians and nursing management to establish emergency disaster response for COVID-19 patients

Timeline

Supervisor

AmeriHealth Caritas
11.2023 - Current

Recruitment Specialist

Travel Nurse Across America
10.2022 - Current

Pediatric Trauma Nurse

Arkansas Children's Hospital/Prisma Health Upstate
02.2019 - 05.2022

Behavioral Health Specialist

A Child's Haven
02.2014 - 10.2018

MBA -

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Greenville Technical College
Parker Smith