Selina Blair Smallwood
LaGrange,GA
Summary
Registered nurse for eighteen years - Diverse experience in emergency medicine, medical-surgical unit, cath recovery/observation area and in-home patient care - Excellent assessment skills - BLS certified - Efficient on computers and computer programs - By nature a self-motivated, creative thinker with the ability to work efficiently - Organized and fast learner - Able to work well with others - Good time management - A collaborative team player thriving in fast-paced environments while maintaining a commitment to high-quality patient care
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Admission RN and Case Manager
Wellstar West Georgia Home Care
08.2016 - Current
- Home health nurse serving patients in a community setting including 5 surrounding counties
- Case manager for caseload of approximately 30-50 at any given time
- In home teaching and skills including but not limited to foley/suprapubic cath care/insertion/management, IV medications and PICC line management, ostomy care, wound care, drain care, and education for patient for better management of diseases such as CHF, DM, CAD, COPD, dementia, cancer, infections and many more
- Worked continuously during Covid and continued to support and educate patients in the community during a very unpredictable time
- Working with a care team of MDs, nurses, PTs, OTs, social workers, and insurance companies to provide medical care in a home setting
- On call on weekends and triaging patients via phone calls to determine best course of action when offices are closed
- Prevention teaching and education to prevent re-hospitalizations
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing
- Devised individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique situation, optimizing clinical outcomes
- Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
Assessment RN
McIntosh Trail Management Services
07.2013 - 01.2015
- Worked with government Medicaid program to provide in-home services to clients with multiple health issues that qualified them for nursing home care
- Assessment RN that went out for initial assessment to see if clients qualified for program
- Assessed clients in all stages of life but primarily pediatric and geriatric clients
- Completed head to toe assessments of client and their physical and mental abilities
- Recorded medications
- Coordinated with client's families and support system to develop a plan of care for the clients in the home
- Collaborated with service providers to ensure aides, home delivered meals, or emergency response systems were in the home
- Triaged client's based on needs and abilities
- Worked closely with doctors and doctor's offices to get level of care papers signed and client approved the program
- Follow up with doctors and clients regarding falls, nutrition, medications, hospital/emergency room visits, and depression screening
- Implemented plans and actions to ensure client was in safe, clean environment in the home
- Documented all client information in state computer system (AIMS) to be submitted to state Medicaid governing body for approval into program
- Performed yearly reassessments of clients already in program to make sure client was still eligible for program
- Traveled throughout ten surrounding counties to assess clients
- Provided education regarding community based resources and also helped develop discharge plan with client and support system in case of emergencies such as inclement weather, power outages, and heat alerts
- Attended numerous state trainings and meetings for further training and statewide information regarding in-home care
- Discussed and helped develop discharge plan with client and family if needs became too great for program
- Enhanced client satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs
RN
West Georgia Health
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Cath observation area-RN
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions
- Pre and post-op for cath and femoral patients
- ACLS and BLS
- Recovers patients receiving conscious sedation following heart caths, PCIs, and femoral cases
- Provided leadership in the development of online scheduling for all cath lab patients
- Experienced in femoral sheath pulls and holding manual pressure to groins to reduce bleeding from arterial site
- Worked with doctors’ offices, nursing homes, and other hospitals regarding scheduling procedure times and ensuring patient has all needs met prior to arrival for procedure
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes
- Medication administration on consistent basis
- Able to administer blood products
- Continuous monitoring of patients following procedure and reporting any abnormal labs or activity to doctor
- Education for patients regarding discharge information and follow-up care
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health
RN
West Georgia Health
01.2009 - 01.2010
- 4th Floor (Med-Surg)-RN
- Registered nurse on medical-surgical unit
- ACLS and BLS
- Care for wide range of patients but mostly dialysis, cancer, and altered mental status patients
- Chemo certified
- Medication administration on consistent basis
- Able to administer blood products
- Reported abnormal lab values or activity to doctor
- Education upon discharge regarding follow-up care
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
RN
West Georgia Health
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Registered nurse in Emergency Room
- ACLS and BLS
- Care for emergency patients of wide variety including children and elderly
- Participated in and ran codes and Code STEMIs
- Received EMS patients and provided bedside triage
- Worked with others floors and other hospitals to transfer patients
- Worked with 1013 patients and arranged transport and placement for other facilities
Education
Southern Union State Community College
Opelika, AL01.2007
Skills
- Basic life support
- Compassion and empathy
- Community health
- Medication and IV administration
- Thorough patient assessment
- Collaborative team management
- Effective clinical decision-making
- Care planning
- Strong independent work
- Patient and family advocacy
Timeline
Admission RN and Case Manager
Wellstar West Georgia Home Care
08.2016 - Current
Assessment RN
McIntosh Trail Management Services
07.2013 - 01.2015
RN
West Georgia Health
01.2010 - 01.2013
RN
West Georgia Health
01.2009 - 01.2010
RN
West Georgia Health
01.2007 - 01.2009
Southern Union State Community College
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