SOPHIA SMITH
BSN
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
- Knowledgeable Nurse Manager with excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities demonstrated across 12+ years career history. Keeps units running at peak efficiency, quality and performance. Excellent communication and coordination skills.
- Dedicated nursing leader with excellent unit management skills. Proficient in quality, cost and care standards focused on maximizing resources and patient satisfaction. Registered Nurse in state of Florida.
- Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
NURSE MANAGER
ST. JOHN'S NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
Lauderdale Lakes, FL
11.2022 - Current
- Coordinate and implement in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Foster improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Investigate and independently resolve complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Review department performance and adjust coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
- Supervise, direct, and motivate high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse
St. John's Nursing And Rehabilitaion Center
Lauderdale Lakes, FL
12.2020 - 10.2024
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. John's Nursing And Rehabilitaion Center
Lauderdale Lakes, FL
08.2011 - 05.2017
- Administered controlled narcotics and performed catheterizations.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Administered medications and injections to patients..
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. John's Nursing And Rehabilitaion Center
Lauderdale Lakes, FL
05.1997 - 08.2011
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Supported needs of 10+ residents under long-term care.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida Academy of Nursing
Miramar, FL 07.2019 - 07.2021
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Dade Medical College - Miami
Miami, FL 05.2015 - 05.2017
LPN - Nursing
Sheridan Technical College
Hollywood, FL 08.2010 - 08.2011
GED -
Bair Community School
Sunrise, FL 05.2007 - 05.2008
Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant
School of Healthcare Careers
01.1995 - 06.1995
Skills
Discharge Planning
Certification
HIV
Timeline
NURSE MANAGER
ST. JOHN'S NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
St. John's Nursing And Rehabilitaion Center
12.2020 - 10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida Academy of Nursing
07.2019 - 07.2021
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Dade Medical College - Miami
05.2015 - 05.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. John's Nursing And Rehabilitaion Center
08.2011 - 05.2017
LPN - Nursing
Sheridan Technical College
08.2010 - 08.2011
GED -
Bair Community School
05.2007 - 05.2008
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. John's Nursing And Rehabilitaion Center
05.1997 - 08.2011
Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant
School of Healthcare Careers
01.1995 - 06.1995
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