Robyn Smith
Abilene,United States
Summary
Experienced Charge Nurse skilled in managing nursing teams and ensuring high standards of patient care. Proven success in implementing care plans and improving operational efficiency. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to dynamic healthcare environments. Strong skills in patient assessment and emergency response.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, IMCU
Hendrick Health System
10.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in the MICU.
- Mentored new nurses in the IMCU, fostering a positive learning environment and enhancing their clinical skills.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between levels of care by collaborating with case managers and other healthcare professionals when preparing patients for transfer or discharge from the IMCU.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Contributed significantly towards Joint Commission accreditation compliance through regular audits, staff education and process improvement recommendations.
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Oncology
Hendrick Health System
01.2021 - 10.2023
- Collaborated with leadership as the unit representative for the Hendrick Nurse Staffing Committee to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Led unit as Charge Nurse in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of oncology patients in challenging inpatient environment.
- Trained newly hired nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Abilene, TX12.2020
Bachelor Of Science - Biology
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX08.2018
Skills
- Team leadership
- Patient management
- HIPAA compliance
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Quality improvement
- Care coordination
- Staff supervision
- Nursing expertise
- Issue resolution
Additional Information
- Elected to Nurse Staffing Committee by peers
- Member of Skin Care Team
- Graduate of NCSBN Transition to Practice Residency
- Member of both AACN and AMSN
Timeline
Registered Nurse, IMCU
Hendrick Health System
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Oncology
Hendrick Health System
01.2021 - 10.2023
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Bachelor Of Science - Biology
Texas State University