Staci Smith
Rockwall
Summary
Healthcare professional with extensive experience in high-stress emergency settings. Proven ability to deliver exceptional patient care while maintaining composure during medical crises. Highly reliable team member with adaptability to changing situations and commitment to collaborative success.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Preop/PACU
Texas Health Surgery Center
12.2021 - 06.2024
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs and evaluate care effectiveness.
Registered Nurse, Preop/PACU
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall
01.2016 - 12.2021
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment protocols.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs and coordinate appropriate interventions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall
01.2007 - 04.2008
- Assessed and triaged patients to determine urgency of care in high-pressure environment.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions, facilitating timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care by effectively communicating pertinent information during hand-offs and discharge planning.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Room
Methodist Medical Center
01.2000 - 01.2007
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention strategies.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse, Pre-Op/PACU
Rockwall Surgery Center
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Assessed and prepped patients coming in for elective surgery
- Assessed patient conditions, documenting vital signs and medical history accurately in electronic health records (EHR).
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safe and effective treatment.
- Educated patients and families on health management, disease prevention, and post-discharge care instructions.
Registered Nurse, Neuro ICU
Methodist Medical Center
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Worked in collaboration with a variety of disciplines, including physicians, nurses, and therapists, to care for critically ill patients
- Cared for patients with serious head injuries resulting from trauma, strokes, tumors, and aneurysms, as well as patients with spinal cord injuries
- Continually assessed and reassessed patients for any changes in condition; thoroughly and continually documenting patient's condition
- Monitor patient vital signs and report significant changes to healthcare team.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Mentor junior nurses, fostering professional development and skill enhancement.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse, Surgical, Neuro, Trauma ICU
Baylor University Medical Center
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Performed all aspects of nursing for critically ill patients
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Education
R.N. -
El Centro College
Dallas, TexasSkills
- EKG interpretation
- Patient assessments
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Medication administration
- Intravenous therapy
- Trauma nursing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Airway management
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Critical thinking
- Medication and IV administration
- Discharge Teaching
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
Timeline
Registered Nurse Preop/PACU
Texas Health Surgery Center
12.2021 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse, Preop/PACU
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall
01.2016 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall
01.2007 - 04.2008
Registered Nurse, Pre-Op/PACU
Rockwall Surgery Center
01.2004 - 01.2006
Registered Nurse, Emergency Room
Methodist Medical Center
01.2000 - 01.2007
Registered Nurse, Neuro ICU
Methodist Medical Center
01.1997 - 01.2000
Registered Nurse, Surgical, Neuro, Trauma ICU
Baylor University Medical Center
01.1996 - 01.1998
R.N. -
El Centro College
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