Ronald David Bristol Smith
Clackamas
Summary
Focused and driven Nurse and Manager offering over 10 years of success leading highly effective teams while providing superior patient care. Familiar with Lean Six Sigma processes and project coordination and management. Able to lead high-quality teams with positive outcomes. Dedicated to developing clinically competent, patient-focused healthcare professionals. Analytical and strategic nurse with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient, and always willing to go the extra mile to meet expectations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Program Manager
Portland VA Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
- Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.
- Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making approaches to inform strategy development and optimize outcomes.
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
- Optimized resource allocation, effectively balancing priorities and managing competing demands.
- Worked with subject matter experts to develop and implement mentoring programs to promote better learner experiences.
- Leveraged technology tools for enhanced project tracking, reporting, and information sharing among team members.
- Researched industry best practices in support of training development and program content.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
Staff Nurse
Portland VA Hospital Emergency Department
05.2018 - Current
- Oversaw and direct staff members in the delivery of care to patients
- Function as the first nurse and provide primary triage for arriving patients
- Strong communication with the Health Care team to ensure the highest quality treatment for patients
- Work with other team members on process improvement projects within the department
- Diagnosed and treated high-volume caseload in a busy emergency room setting
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance the continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients
Mobilization Coordinator, 1SG, NCOIC Clinic
DET 4, 396th CSH, US Army
04.2020 - 08.2022
- Managed administrative processes and prepared key reports and documentation with direct oversight of up to 69 individuals
- NCOIC of clinical operations while overseas managing supply and personnel to meet mission requirements
- COVID-19 Program Coordinator responsible for testing, quarantine, policy generation, and immunization for over 3500 US military personnel
- Managed incoming and outgoing correspondence and packages to support smooth daily operations. Adapted to mission requirements to ensure effective medical care delivery.
- Delivered key projects on-time and on-budget by effectively managing resources and staff.
- Warmly welcomed employees and guests and addressed all needs with conscientious support.
- Partnered with peers and cross-functional teams to align operations with targets and strengthen internal relationships.
- Strategized plans for improving control systems and structures to improve resource utilization.
- Coordinated travel arrangements, including booking hotel rooms, car rentals and airfare for staff traveling to domestic locations.
- Served as link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.
- Evaluated employee job performance and motivated staff to improve productivity.
- Utilized proactive communication abilities to resolve employment-related disputes.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
Sergeant First Class, Assistant Chief Wardmaster
396th CSH, U.S. Army Reserve
01.2005 - 04.2020
- Assistant Chief Wardmaster for 248 bed Combat support Hospital acting as member of command team and involved in planning and conducting operations
- Oversaw and managed clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism
- Leads and motivates outstanding healthcare teams
- Coordinated Quality Improvement Activities (QIA's) to identify performance areas for improvement
- Delegated staff duties as appropriate
- Strong leader for all personnel assigned to the hospital
- Maintains lines of communication for both superiors and subordinates
- Provided onsite training
- Proactively identified and solved complex problems impacting operations management and direction
- Planned, directed and controlled execution of administrative and compliance activities.
- Directed subordinate managers in day-to-day performance of groups involved in operation and maintenance.
- Assumed active role in identifying opportunities to develop and implement projects which promoted the organization's missions and functions.
Staff Nurse, Good Samaritan Hosptial ED
MultiCare Health System
08.2016 - 04.2018
- Coordinated the care of up to four critical patients at one time, in ED with daily census of 260 patients
- Utilized strong assessment and triage skills to determine necessary patient care
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions
- Coordinated with members of the care team to deliver high quality patient care in critical and non critical situations
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, SWAT Team
U.S. Army, Madigan Army Medical Center
01.2015 - 08.2016
- Managed up to 30 patients and 10 staff members on Post surgical inpatient ward
- SWAT (Surgical Wound Assessment Team), Assessed and recommended treatments for complex surgical wounds and pressure ulcer treatment and prevention
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills
- High level of personal accountability
- Direct care of up to five post operative patients through discharge
Staff RN, Relief Charge Nurse
Multicare, Good Samaritan Hospital
08.2013 - 02.2015
- Oversaw up to 16 staff members and 42 patients as a relief charge nurse
- Provided direct patient care for up to six patients as a staff nurse
- Able to organize and operate efficiently and meet deadlines associated with plan of care
- Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues
- Provided necessary health education training for patients
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, and discharge instructions
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills
Education
MBA - Healthcare Administration
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hawaii Pacific University
12.2012
LPN Nursing Course
United States Army LPN Course
10.2006
Skills
- Culturally sensitive
- Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma processes
- Strong medical ethic and attention to detail
- Patient/family focused
- High level of autonomy and self motivation
- Outpatient and Acute care experience
- Extensive ER experience
- Team development
- Information documentation
- Direct patient care
- Resource allocation and utilization
- Speaking clearly
- Personal and professional integrity
- Staff Management
- Data analysis
- Strategic planning
- Program management
- Patient safety
- Team leadership and direction
Certification
- Current RN licensure in Oregon, Hawaii
- ACLS, BLS, TNCC, PALS, ABLS Certified
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Timeline
Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Program Manager
Portland VA Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
Mobilization Coordinator, 1SG, NCOIC Clinic
DET 4, 396th CSH, US Army
04.2020 - 08.2022
Staff Nurse
Portland VA Hospital Emergency Department
05.2018 - Current
Staff Nurse, Good Samaritan Hosptial ED
MultiCare Health System
08.2016 - 04.2018
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, SWAT Team
U.S. Army, Madigan Army Medical Center
01.2015 - 08.2016
Staff RN, Relief Charge Nurse
Multicare, Good Samaritan Hospital
08.2013 - 02.2015
Sergeant First Class, Assistant Chief Wardmaster
396th CSH, U.S. Army Reserve
01.2005 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hawaii Pacific University
LPN Nursing Course
United States Army LPN Course
MBA - Healthcare Administration
Western Governors University
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