Rachel Smith
Newport,PA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with a progressive background in acute patient care and care coordination. Demonstrates leadership by orienting new staff and managing complex patient needs, maintaining a calm demeanor in high-pressure situations while delivering empathetic, patient-centered care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Penn State Health Holy Spirit
Camp Hill, PA
07.2023 - Current
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound care, IV insertions, foley catheter insertion and removals.
- Coordinated various responsibilities in a fast-paced healthcare environment efficiently while providing safe patient-centered care.
- Provided leadership support by orienting new staff members on the unit.
Registered Nurse
UPMC Harrisburg Hospital
Harrisburg, PA
07.2019 - 11.2023
- Coordinated patient care from admission to discharge, ensuring continuity and quality of treatment.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Led delivery of care on neurology medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team of nurses, LPNs, and PCTs.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA) and neurosurgery patients, diabetes or sepsis to assess needs and determine best options for care
- Cared for patients in a 24-bed unit as the charge nurse, supported fellow nurses, and ensured high-quality treatment for patients.
- Educated new nurses on proper care techniques, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Travel Registered Nurse
Stability Healthcare
Camp Hill, PA
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Administered medications and treatments to diverse patient populations, ensuring adherence to care standards across various settings.
- Provided education to patients and families on health management and disease prevention strategies, enhancing understanding and compliance.
- Functioned in float pool, rapidly adapting to various floors and collaborating effectively with staff members.
Patient Care Assistant
UPMC Harrisburg Hospital
Harrisburg, PA
04.2016 - 07.2019
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Addressed patient and family immediate needs and concerns through attentive care and support
- Assisted with feeding and tracked intake to support patients in meeting their nutritional goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA05-2022
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA05-2019
High School Diploma -
Greenwood High School
Millerstown, PA05-2015
Skills
- Patient care oversight
- Accurate documentation
- Critical thinking
- Judgment and decision-making
- Patient education
- Reliability
- Task prioritization
- Communication and teamwork
- Dependability
Certification
- BLS Certified, 2026
- NIHSS Stroke Scale Training and Certification, 2025
- ALS Certified, 05/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Penn State Health Holy Spirit
07.2023 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Stability Healthcare
01.2023 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse
UPMC Harrisburg Hospital
07.2019 - 11.2023
Patient Care Assistant
UPMC Harrisburg Hospital
04.2016 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
High School Diploma -
Greenwood High School