Seth Smith
Tazewell,VA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Clinch Valley Medical Center and Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital, excelling in critical care and patient assessments. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective care planning and strong clinical judgment. Skilled in medication administration and fostering relationships with patients and families to ensure comprehensive support and education.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital
Tazewell, VA
12.2022 - Current
- Assisted with administering medications and observed patient reactions to support effective care.
- Worked with interdisciplinary teams to create and execute patient care strategies.
- Provided information to patients and families about health maintenance and discharge guidelines.
- Performed detailed assessments to determine patient needs and organize care priorities.
- Guided new nursing staff on safety protocols and patient care best practices.
- Supported junior nurses in their professional growth and adherence to clinical procedures.
- Applied critical thinking to determine necessary nursing actions based on patient acuity and needs.
- Carried out comprehensive patient assessments to detect condition changes, alert physicians, and initiate necessary actions.
- Distributed medications safely by following guidelines and monitored for adverse reactions that required action.
- Improved patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate and comprehensive care addressing all needs.
- Prevented infection spread by following strict protocols and teaching patients proper hygiene.
- Acted as a mentor for nursing students during clinical practice, providing practical experience and guidance.
- Handled challenging patient scenarios using conflict resolution, crisis management, and therapeutic communication.
- Insertion of peripheral IVs, Ultrasound guided peripheral IV insertion
- Role as charge nurse which consisted of managing clear roles to co workers as well as triaging patients.
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Clinch Valley Medical Center
Tazewell, VA
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Administered patient care during cardiac catheterization procedures, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and provided immediate interventions in critical situations.
- Educated patients and families on post-procedure care and lifestyle modifications.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care in the Cardiac Cath Lab setting.
- Interpreting critical EKG findings
- Administer meds and monitoring critical patients during cardiac cath procedures.
- Setting up and prepping sterile field for left and right heart cath procedures.
ER Registered Nurse
Clinch Valley Medical Center
Richlands, VA
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions to inform care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective patient care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medications, and post-discharge care instructions.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients' conditions, providing timely interventions as necessary to stabilize health status.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options, discharge instructions, and preventive care strategies to enhance recovery.
- Documented patient assessments and care activities accurately in electronic medical records to maintain comprehensive health information.
- Insertion of Foley catheter
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwest Virginia Community College
Cedar Bluff, VA05.2020
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Documentation and charting
Role as charge nurse in the emergency room
Patient assessment
Strong clinical judgment
Clinical judgment
Infection control measures
Patient care
Compassion and empathy
Patient monitoring
IV setup
Intravenous therapy
Care planning
Care plan development
Professional bedside manner
Telemetry monitoring
Patient evaluation
Licensed RN
Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Taking vitals
Critical care
Collecting vitals
Medication distribution
Precepting
Patient discharge
Lab result interpretation
Team coordination
Performing ekgs
Complex Problem-solving
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Emergency response
Maintaining privacy
Relationship building
Vaccine administration
Diabetes management
Insulin medication assistance
High level of autonomy
Procedure preparations
Chronic disease management
Chest pain management
Emergency procedures
HIPAA education
Cardiac care
Mental health nursing
Seizure management
Supply restocking
Certification
BLS
ACLS
PALS
NRP
TNPC
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital
12.2022 - Current
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Clinch Valley Medical Center
05.2021 - 12.2022
ER Registered Nurse
Clinch Valley Medical Center
05.2020 - 05.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwest Virginia Community College