Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
Timeline
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Shayna Smekens

Muncie,IN

Summary

Highly resourceful, compassionate, and patient-focused RN offering extensive experience in Medical-Surgical, Clinical and ICU Nursing. Recognized throughout career for excelling in patient assessments, patient/family education as well as working collaboratively with interdisciplinary medical teams. Vastly adept at implementing strategies to create healthcare solutions, establish positive and long-term relationships with patients, as well as promote an error-free working environment with high-quality standards. My overall goal is to expand my career brand and secure a Remote Nursing position, where expertise can be utilized to improve patient outcomes and enhance healthcare delivery.

Knowledgeable Nurse Case Manager with robust background in coordinating patient care and facilitating communication between healthcare providers. Proven track record in managing complex cases and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Demonstrated ability in providing patient education and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Case Manager

Ascension St. Vincent
10.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated patient care plans across multidisciplinary teams to enhance treatment outcomes.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate patients' needs and develop tailored interventions.
  • Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans based on evolving health conditions.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment options, disease management, and preventive health strategies.
  • Advocated for patients' needs within healthcare settings to ensure access to necessary resources.
  • Managed complex case loads while maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
  • Collaborated with community organizations to facilitate support services for at-risk populations.
  • Increased referral rates by providing excellent service and building meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers.
  • Served as a liaison between patients and various support services such as financial assistance programs, community resources, and mental health counseling to ensure holistic care was provided.
  • Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
  • Collaborated with healthcare leaders and physicians to support and offer resources in performance of duties to maintain high-quality and efficient patient care.

Registered Nurse, Cardiothoracic Vascular Transplant Unit

Ascension St. Vincent
11.2023 - 12.2024
  • Accountable for delivering comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing cardiothoracic and vascular transplant procedures, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team as well as monitoring and assessing patients' vital signs, symptoms, and overall condition, initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administer medications, IV therapies, and advanced life support measures in compliance with hospital protocols and guidelines.
  • Educate patients and their families on pre-and post-operative care, including wound care, medication management, and lifestyle adjustments.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Registered Nurse

RN Network
04.2022 - 11.2023
  • Provided comprehensive nursing care to a diverse patient population in various clinical settings, including medical-surgical units, emergency departments, and intensive care units.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments, develop individualized care plans, and administer medications and treatments as prescribed.

Registered Nurse

Aya Healthcare
10.2021 - 02.2022
  • Exceeded healthcare objectives by providing comprehensive nursing care to a diverse patient population in various clinical settings, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient clinics.

Registered Nurse

Ascension St. Vincent
01.2020 - 10.2021
  • Managed life support equipment, IV administration of medications and fluids as well as ventricular assist devices, and reported any changes to the physician.
  • Monitored telemetry and responded to codes as well as assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated patient care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
  • Administered medications, including IV therapies, and perform complex wound care procedures and monitored patients' conditions, recognize changes, and intervene promptly to ensure optimal outcomes.

Registered Nurse

Community North Hospital
07.2019 - 01.2020
  • Demonstrated comprehensive nursing care at Progressive Care Unit, ensuring adherence to established protocols and standards of care.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments, developed individualized care plans, and coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Administered medications, performed IV therapy, and managed wound care with precision and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Maintained accurate and detailed patient records using the hospital's EMR system, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Served as a mentor to CNAs and LPNs, providing guidance and support to enhance their clinical skills and professional development.

Nurse Lead

Parkview Randalia
10.2017 - 07.2019
  • Managed all daily operations on a 12-bed med/surg unit including providing direct supervision to all nursing personnel, delegating team responsibilities, and assessing and managing patients’ needs for treatment.
  • Accountable for the planning, directing, and provision of nursing care in accordance with physician's orders, nursing techniques, and policies & procedures.
  • Built morale as a Nurse Leader and Preceptor within the unit by assisting nurses in the care of complex patients, instructing, and directing new nurses to accommodate patient needs.

Education

No Degree - Nursing

Western Governors University
12-2025

Associate of Science - Nursing

Breckinridge School of Nursing
01.2014

Skills

  • Patient advocacy
  • Relationship Building
  • Effective Communication
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Remote Working Abilities
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Training and Development
  • Medical-Surgical, Clinical and ICU Nursing
  • Electronic Health Records (EHR)
  • Care Coordination and Case Management
  • Clinical Assessments and Triage
  • Medication Management
  • Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
  • Infection Control and IV Administration
  • Administering Medications
  • Healthcare Process Improvement
  • Individualized Treatment Plans
  • HIPAA Compliance and Regulations

Certification

ACLS, BLS for Healthcare Provider (CPR & AED) Balloon Pump, and NIH.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

  • Proficient in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care by individualized care plans.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks effectively in fast-paced environments while maintaining attention to detail and patient safety.

PRIOR EXPERIENCE

  • Registered Nurse; Parkview Randalia – Fort Wayne, Indiana January 2015 to October 2018
  • Registered Nurse; Signature Care – Muncie, Indiana October 2014 to January 2015
  • Guest Care Partner; St. Vincent Heart Center of Indiana, Indianapolis, Indiana December 2006 to July 2011

Timeline

Nurse Case Manager

Ascension St. Vincent
10.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse, Cardiothoracic Vascular Transplant Unit

Ascension St. Vincent
11.2023 - 12.2024

Registered Nurse

RN Network
04.2022 - 11.2023

Registered Nurse

Aya Healthcare
10.2021 - 02.2022

Registered Nurse

Ascension St. Vincent
01.2020 - 10.2021

Registered Nurse

Community North Hospital
07.2019 - 01.2020

Nurse Lead

Parkview Randalia
10.2017 - 07.2019

Associate of Science - Nursing

Breckinridge School of Nursing

No Degree - Nursing

Western Governors University
Shayna Smekens