Phillip Smith
Little Rock,AR
Summary
Registered Nurse with 9 years experience in respiratory, med-surg and pallative care in hospital settings providing nursing care to diverse populations. I have excellent people skills and work very well with a team, 2018 daisy award winner and 5 time daisy award runner up
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Cross Country
Boca Raton, FL
08.2021 - Current
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
- Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Cared for patients in Number-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and Type workshops.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Administered medications to Number patients and monitored response to medications.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health
9601 Baptist Health Drive, Little Rock, AR. 72205
09.2013 - 08.2021
- Maintain accurate, detailed report and records
- Perfom emergency medical procedures, such as basic life support andadvance cardiac life support.
- Managepatient's pain reliefand sedation by providing pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions, monitoring patient's responses, and changing care plans accordingly.
- Document data related to patient's care including assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses or treatment changes.
- Administer blood and blood product transfusions, monitoring patient for adverse reactions.
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 5-6 patients per shift.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Cared for patients in Number-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
CNA
Arkansas Convalescent Center
6301 South Hazel Street, Pine Bluff, AR.71603
05.2011 - 06.2012
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Assisted patients with daily functions.
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
- Measured urine and delivered specimens to lab.
- Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
Security Police
Pine Bluff Arsenal
10020 Kabrich Circle, White Hall, AR 71602
02.2005 - 01.2010
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Checked all vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Responded immediately to calls involving automobile accidents and criminal activity.
- Responded quickly to suspected bomb threats and evacuated buildings to search for explosive devices.
- Circulated among visitors, patrons and employees to preserve order and protect property.
- Wrote reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual occurrences.
- Operated detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Monitored central alarm system for fire, intrusion, and duress alarms and responded when needed.
- Denied entrance to the building to unauthorized persons.
- Obtain top secret clearance
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southeast Arkansas College
2013
Skills
- Active listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying and taking time to understand points being made, asking questions as appropiate and not interrupting at inappropriate times
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesss of alternative solutions and conclusions or approaches to the problem
- Monitoring - Monitoring/ Assessing performanceof yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
- Active learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem solving and decision making
- Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people, work well with a team
- Hospice and palliative care experience
- Patient/family focused evaluation/intervention
- Problem resolution capability
- Professional bedside manner
- Safe NG tube insertion and removal
- Thorough physical assessments
- Tracheotomy care
- Foley catheter insertion/removal familiarity
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Patient and family advocacy
- Proficient with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system Epic
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Cross Country
08.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health
09.2013 - 08.2021
CNA
Arkansas Convalescent Center
05.2011 - 06.2012
Security Police
Pine Bluff Arsenal
02.2005 - 01.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southeast Arkansas College