Ryan Smith
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Registered Nurse with 2+ years of experience in high-acuity pediatric CVICU and PACU settings at a leading children’s hospital. Skilled in hemodynamic monitoring, post-anesthesia recovery, and rapid clinical assessment. Proven ability to manage critically ill patients, respond to emergent situations, and collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PACU Nurse
Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Phoenix, AZ
05.2025 - Current
- Manage recovery for ~6 pediatric patients per shift across ~50 daily surgical cases (general, ENT, ortho, neuro)
- Perform airway management including oral airways, BVM ventilation, and intervention for bronchospasm and laryngospasm
- Monitor and stabilize patients emerging from anesthesia; rapidly identify and treat complications
CVICU Nurse
Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Phoenix, AZ
03.2023 - 05.2025
- Cared for pediatric patients post-cardiac surgery (e.g., ASD/VSD repairs) in a high-acuity ICU setting
- Managed arterial lines, ventilators, and titrated vasoactive infusions for hemodynamic stability
- Responded to codes and rapid response events
- Precepted new nurses during orientation
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Education (MSN-Ed)
Grand Canyon University
12.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona State University
08.2022
Certification
- Compact State License - Arizona
- BLS
- PALS
Timeline
PACU Nurse
Phoenix Children’s Hospital
05.2025 - Current
CVICU Nurse
Phoenix Children’s Hospital
03.2023 - 05.2025
Master of Science in Nursing - Education (MSN-Ed)
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona State University