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Paul Smith

Chapel Hill,NC

Summary

Experienced staff nurse proficient in patient monitoring, medication administration, and wound management. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes and supporting quality improvement initiatives.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Nurse

Duke University Hospital
Durham, NC
09.2023 - 08.2026
  • Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment, and administered medications and IVs. Worked with home ventilators, A lines, and Titrate IV drips
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
  • Assisted in developing and implementing patient care plans.
  • Contributed to quality improvement initiatives that enhanced nursing practices and patient outcomes.
  • Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
  • Provided education to patients and families on health management and recovery processes, fostering informed decision-making.
  • Assessed patients' physical condition and health status to identify needs and personalize care plans.

Staff Nurse/LTACH UNIT

Select Speciality Hospital
Durham, NC
06.2019 - 08.2023

Cared for patients on ventilators requiring sedation drips, monitoring their stability and comfort.

Executed wound care management in clinical settings, promoting healing and preventing infection.

Facilitated safe transitions of ICU patients to nursing homes and rehab centers, ensuring continuity of care.

Staff Nurse

UNC Hospital
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
06.2016 - 12.2019

Managed post-operative care for patients recovering from heart and lung surgery in Cardiac/Thoracic Step Down Unit.

Supported recovery and monitoring of patients with pacemakers, facilitating safe post-operative outcomes..

Coordinated care for patients with chest tubes, ensuring proper management and monitoring in a clinical setting.

Monitored patient telemetry

Home Health Nurse

Maxim Healthcare
Burlington, NC
06.2015 - 06.2016
  • Delivered comprehensive home care to ventilator-dependent patients, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Administered medications and consistently monitored vital signs to track patient health status.
  • Educated patients and families on effective health management and wellness strategies to promote recovery.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

State University College At Brockport
Brockport, NY

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC

Skills

  • Patient Monitoring
  • Medication administration
  • Wound management
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • critical care nursing
  • Healthcare charting
  • electronic health records
  • patient care planning
  • BLS/ACLS certified

Timeline

Staff Nurse

Duke University Hospital
09.2023 - 08.2026

Staff Nurse/LTACH UNIT

Select Speciality Hospital
06.2019 - 08.2023

Staff Nurse

UNC Hospital
06.2016 - 12.2019

Home Health Nurse

Maxim Healthcare
06.2015 - 06.2016

Bachelor of Science - Biology

State University College At Brockport

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

North Carolina Central University
Paul Smith