Rita Smoot
Christiansburg,United States
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
AYA Healthcare
Laurens, Laurinburg, Huntington, Bridgeton, NC, SC, WV And Missouri
08.2020 - Current
- 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.
Registered Nurse, PCU
Forsyth Medical Center
Winston Salem, NC
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Conducted ongoing evaluation of patient outcomes to document success of interventions and strategies in relation to plan of care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Lewis Gayle Hospital
Salem, VA
11.2018 - 07.2019
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Travel Registered Nurse
Next Medical
Bluefield, WV
11.2017 - 11.2018
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- 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.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Roanoke, VA
08.2015 - 11.2017
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Vascular Access Registered Nurse
CAMC
Charleston, WV
03.2007 - 12.2013
- Applied critical thinking skills during vascular access device selection process to achieve best outcomes for patients.
- Assessed patients for best vascular access options and developed best plan of care for patients.
- Initiated IV therapy for patients undergoing dialysis and chemotherapy.
Registered Nurse LTAC
Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
Charleston , WV
03.2003 - 03.2007
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Francis Hospital
Charleston , WV
07.1996 - 03.2003
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Director of Nursing
Boone Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Danville, WV
04.1992 - 05.1996
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Planned and assigned workload to [Number]-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Evaluated work performance of [Number] nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
Travel Registered Nurse
Next Medical Staffing
Moore, NC
01.1992 - 03.1992
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Travel Registered Nurse
Next Medical Staffing
Bennettsville , SC
09.1991 - 12.1991
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Thomas Memorial Hospital
South Charleston, WV
08.1990 - 08.1991
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse
Boone Memorial Hospital
Madison , WV
05.1987 - 07.1990
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Boone Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Danville, WV
06.1986 - 05.1987
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Associate in Nursing
Southern WV Community College
Logan WV06.1989
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ralph R Willis Career And Technical Center
Stollings, WV06.1986
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Creative Problem Solving
- Monitoring Vital
- Decision Making
- Medication Administration
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Delegation and Motivation
- Direct Patient Care
Time Off
In 2013 I lost both of my parents. So in 2014 I took PRN positions at Nursing homes and Hospice.
Certification
ACLS
BLS
NIH
Oncology expired
References
Brian Boland trained me to insert PICC lines 304-206-6246
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
AYA Healthcare
08.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, PCU
Forsyth Medical Center
07.2019 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Lewis Gayle Hospital
11.2018 - 07.2019
Travel Registered Nurse
Next Medical
11.2017 - 11.2018
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
08.2015 - 11.2017
Vascular Access Registered Nurse
CAMC
03.2007 - 12.2013
Registered Nurse LTAC
Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
03.2003 - 03.2007
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Francis Hospital
07.1996 - 03.2003
Director of Nursing
Boone Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
04.1992 - 05.1996
Travel Registered Nurse
Next Medical Staffing
01.1992 - 03.1992
Travel Registered Nurse
Next Medical Staffing
09.1991 - 12.1991
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Thomas Memorial Hospital
08.1990 - 08.1991
Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse
Boone Memorial Hospital
05.1987 - 07.1990
Licensed Practical Nurse
Boone Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
06.1986 - 05.1987
Associate Degree in Nursing - Associate in Nursing
Southern WV Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ralph R Willis Career And Technical Center
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