Shantina Smith
Thomasville
Summary
Healthcare professional ready to contribute extensive clinical experience and patient care expertise. Proven track record in assisting medical teams and delivering compassionate nursing care. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Proficient in patient assessments, care planning, and medical documentation.
Dedicated nursing student currently working towards Associate Degree in Nursing. Solid understanding of role of nurses in interdisciplinary environments. Excellent clinical and people skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Nurse Extern
Archbold Memorial Hospital
03.2024 - Current
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Proactively sought out opportunities to learn from experienced nurses and other healthcare professionals, growing in clinical knowledge and aptitude.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Shadowed experienced nurses as they provided direct patient care, learning essential techniques for effective bedside manner and communication.
Clinical Nursing Student
Southern Regional Technical College
02.2024 - Current
- Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to strict protocols for dosage and administration.
- Improved patient care by diligently monitoring and recording vital signs and symptoms.
- Assessed patients'' needs and developed individualized care plans to enhance recovery.
- Applied evidence-based practice principles in providing high-quality nursing care for optimal patient outcomes.
Paramedic
Thomas County Board Of Commissioners
08.2013 - Current
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Assisted in training new paramedics by serving as a preceptor and sharing clinical expertise during ridealongs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities such as conferences or workshops to stay current on best practices in pre-hospital emergency medicine.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Associate Degree of Nursing
Southern Regional Technical College
Thomasville, GA05-2025
No Degree - Paramedicine
Southern Regional Technical College
Thomasville, GA12-2016
Skills
- Documentation and reporting
- Advanced life support
- Critical decision-making skills
- Direct patient care
Timeline
Student Nurse Extern
Archbold Memorial Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Clinical Nursing Student
Southern Regional Technical College
02.2024 - Current
Paramedic
Thomas County Board Of Commissioners
08.2013 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Associate Degree of Nursing
Southern Regional Technical College
No Degree - Paramedicine
Southern Regional Technical College
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