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Patricia SMITH

Vacaville,CA

Summary

Excellent ability to adapt and lead through adversity in stressful situations. Skilled nursing professional with more 12 years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities. Driven, Hardworking, and resilient with a strong attention to detail and a genuine heart for caring for patients.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Emergency, Staff Nurse

Kaiser Permanente
01.2018 - Current
  • Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.

Education

Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner

United States University
Chula Vista, CA
04.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Alcorn State University
2015

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

University of Mississippi
University, MS
05.2005

Skills

  • Manage Cases
  • Patient Triage
  • Specialized Healthcare Referrals
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Charge Nurse Experience
  • TNCC, ACLS, PALS, CEN
  • Emergency Response Coordination
  • Disaster Committee
  • Patient Care Oversight

Accomplishments

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
  • Basic Life Support
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • NIH Stroke Scale
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course
  • Management of Assaultive Behavior
  • Crisis Prevention Institution

Timeline

Emergency, Staff Nurse

Kaiser Permanente
01.2018 - Current

Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner

United States University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Alcorn State University

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

University of Mississippi
Patricia SMITH