STACEY SMITH
Frankfort,IN
Summary
Skilled in providing comprehensive maternal care, specializing in labor and delivery, with focus on patient assessment, monitoring, and emergency interventions. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and proficiency in managing complex cases. Brings dedicated approach to patient support and education, ensuring optimal outcomes. Expertise in labor and delivery nursing tied to advanced clinical skills and patient-centered care.
Skilled Infusion Nurse coordinates and administers infusion activities to deliver compassionate patient care to meet standards of practice. Coordinates and performs infusion nursing care for patients in clinical and home setting and works cooperatively with patient, family and multidisciplinary team to establish priorities and goals of patient care. Monitors patient and processes to identify areas for performance improvement to enhance quality of care delivery and improve patient outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Labor and Delivery RN
IU Arnett
Lafayette, IN
04.2017 - Current
- Developed individualized plans of care for each patient based upon assessment data obtained from initial evaluation through discharge planning.
- Assessed fetal well-being using antepartum testing modalities such as nonstress tests, biophysical profiles and contraction stress tests.
- Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients on the labor process, pain management techniques, breastfeeding and newborn care topics.
- Observed patients following C-section operations by noting blood pressure, vital signs and reactions to anesthesia.
- Effectively circulation in the OR obtaining tools required by anesthesia, physicians, or CSTs.
Infusion Nurse
RN Enterprise
Florida
05.2025 - Current
- Administered intravenous medications and therapies, ensuring patient comfort and adherence to safety protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and patient responses, adjusting treatment plans as necessary for optimal outcomes.
- Educated patients on infusion procedures, enhancing understanding and compliance with treatment regimens.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans, improving overall patient satisfaction.
Telephone Triage Nurse
Amalgamated Benefits
NH
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Demonstrated exceptional knowledge in recognizing common illnesses and injuries.
- Applied knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, pathology, and related sciences when diagnosing health issues.
- Employed sound judgement in making decisions regarding the appropriate level of care needed for each patient.
- Used computers to complete necessary patient charts and documentation on patients' progress.
- Ensured quality control of all calls through active listening and problem solving techniques.
- Documented all conversations within electronic medical records system accurately and completely.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
IU Arnett
Lafayette, IN
12.2015 - 04.2017
- Assisted medical personnel with various medical treatments and procedures in the progressive care unit.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including referral services as needed.
- Performed bedside nursing procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, and intravenous therapy.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to develop appropriate plans of care for assigned patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to create individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed patient needs through physical examinations, clinical observations, lab results, diagnostic tests.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Elizabeth School of Nursing
Lafayette05-2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
St. Joseph's College
Indiana05-2015
Skills
- Electronic fetal monitoring
- IV insertion
- Infection prevention
- Medication and IV administration
- Vitals monitoring
- Documentation
- Foley catheter insertion
- Peripheral IV insertion
- Patient education
- Electronic medical records
Certification
- NRP
- ACLS
- BLS
Timeline
Infusion Nurse
RN Enterprise
05.2025 - Current
Telephone Triage Nurse
Amalgamated Benefits
07.2023 - 08.2024
Labor and Delivery RN
IU Arnett
04.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
IU Arnett
12.2015 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
St. Joseph's College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Elizabeth School of Nursing