Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Affiliations
References
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Simona Smith

Austin,TX

Summary

Compassionate PreOp and PACU Registered Nurse with comprehensive experience in pre and post-anesthesia care. Skilled at assessing patient prior to surgery and monitoring patient recovery, managing pain relief, and coordinating discharge planning. Demonstrates strong critical thinking and quick decision-making abilities in high-stress environments. Significant impact made in previous roles through improved patient experiences, increased safety protocols, and collaborative teamwork.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PRE OP/PACU Registered Nurse

St David's Austin Surgery Center
Austin, TX
06.2023 - 03.2025

PACU Nurse

Fishpond Surgery Center USPI
Waco, TX
03.2022 - 03.2023

PRE OP and PACU NURSE

Coryell Memorial Hospital
Gatesville, TX
10.2021 - 10.2022

Endoscopy Dept-Preop, PACU, Circulator

Ascension Providence Hospital
Waco, TX
02.2011 - 02.2015

PreOp, PACU, Circulator, Pharmacy

Waco Surgical Center
Waco, TX
07.2002 - 04.2011

Staff Nurse

Providence Hospital
Waco, TX
05.2000 - 07.2002

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

McLennan Community College
Waco, TX
05-2000

Skills

  • Blood transfusion
  • Resource utilization
  • Continuing education
  • Sedation administration
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Post-anesthesia care
  • Fluid management
  • IV insertion
  • Advanced cardiac life support
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Airway management
  • Basic life support
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Discharge planning
  • Admission coordination
  • Patient assessment
  • Records maintenance
  • Assessment techniques
  • Vital signs recording
  • Medication administration
  • Patient recovery assessments
  • IV fluid administration
  • Patient education
  • Vitals assessments
  • Compassionate care
  • Anesthesia recovery
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Procedure room preparation
  • Procedure assistance
  • Organizational skills
  • CPR certification
  • Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)

Certification

  • CPR
  • ACLS

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Affiliations

  • CRAFTS
  • DECORATIONING

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

PRE OP/PACU Registered Nurse

St David's Austin Surgery Center
06.2023 - 03.2025

PACU Nurse

Fishpond Surgery Center USPI
03.2022 - 03.2023

PRE OP and PACU NURSE

Coryell Memorial Hospital
10.2021 - 10.2022

Endoscopy Dept-Preop, PACU, Circulator

Ascension Providence Hospital
02.2011 - 02.2015

PreOp, PACU, Circulator, Pharmacy

Waco Surgical Center
07.2002 - 04.2011

Staff Nurse

Providence Hospital
05.2000 - 07.2002

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

McLennan Community College
Simona Smith