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Ruthie Smith

Eagle River,AK

Summary

Experienced registered nurse with a background in organ recovery, maternal-child health, and perioperative care. Compassionate communicator with a sharp clinical eye and deep commitment to family-centered care and end-of-life coordination. Thrives in high-stress, ethically complex environments with compassion, clinical precision, and a steady leadership presence.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Organ Recovery Coordinator II

LifeCenter Northwest
Anchorage, AK
11.2023 - Current
  • Coordinate all clinical and logistical aspects of the organ donation process, including donor assessment, family support, OR scheduling, and recovery logistics.
  • Collaborate with ICU teams, transplant centers, surgeons, and OPO staff to ensure seamless, ethical, and timely organ recoveries.
  • Provide bereavement support and clear, compassionate communication to grieving families.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and adherence to OPTN, CMS, and LifeCenter protocols in high-pressure and time-sensitive scenarios.

Registered Nurse – Perioperative Services

Providence Alaska Medical Center
Anchorage, AK
07.2021 - 11.2023
  • Delivered post-anesthesia care for diverse patient populations across Phase I and II recovery.
  • Managed pain control, airway stabilization, vital monitoring, and discharge planning.
  • Provided trauma-informed support and education for patients and families pre- and post-op.

Registered Nurse – NICU

Providence Alaska Medical Center
Anchorage, AK
10.2015 - 06.2021
  • Delivered comprehensive care to ELBW, preterm, and term neonates in Level III NICU.
  • Served as Charge Nurse, Clinical Resource RN, and Ground Transport Nurse.
  • PICC team member; held two NCC certifications in Certified NICU RN and ELBW care.

Registered Nurse – Mother-Baby & Inpatient Pediatrics/NICU

Alaska Native Medical Center
Anchorage, AK
01.2013 - 03.2015
  • Attended high-risk deliveries and provided immediate newborn resuscitation and stabilization.
  • Delivered lactation support, NICU education, and discharge coordination.
  • Led Skin-to-Skin research education for OB Symposium and RN Residency program.

Certified Medical Assistant

Dimond Medical Clinic
Anchorage, AK
02.2007 - 01.2011
  • Delivered direct clinical care and assisted with procedures, imaging, and phlebotomy.
  • Supported administrative operations including scheduling, inventory, and patient communication.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

University of Alaska
Anchorage, AK
12.2012

Skills

  • Organ donation coordination and logistics
  • Ethics and compliance
  • Clinical assessment and direct patient care
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Emergency response
  • Collaboration with teams
  • Effective communication
  • Sharp attention to detail
  • Ability to lead others well in high-pressure situations and environments
  • Training and mentoring
  • Effective critical thinking under stress and short timelines

Certification

Alaska RN License, #35232

Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator (CPTC)

Registered Nurse Certified in NICU (RNC-NIC)

Extremely Low Birth Weight-RN Certified (ELBW)

Timeline

Organ Recovery Coordinator II

LifeCenter Northwest
11.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse – Perioperative Services

Providence Alaska Medical Center
07.2021 - 11.2023

Registered Nurse – NICU

Providence Alaska Medical Center
10.2015 - 06.2021

Registered Nurse – Mother-Baby & Inpatient Pediatrics/NICU

Alaska Native Medical Center
01.2013 - 03.2015

Certified Medical Assistant

Dimond Medical Clinic
02.2007 - 01.2011

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

University of Alaska

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