Stefanie Smith
Union,KY
Summary
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. Focused on empathy and compassion while providing excellend care and working as a team.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Bethesda North Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Mercy Anderson Hospital
05.2020 - 02.2024
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
- Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
- Identified patients' current needs through careful observation, vitals monitoring and discussions with loved ones or patients.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
Registered Nurse
Saint Elizabeth Health Care
05.2003 - 10.2019
- 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.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- *Started as a nurse aide in 2003-2007
- Worked in multiple units including ICU, Interventional Radiology, IV therapy, LTACH and Post Angiogram.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Thomas More College
Fort Mitchell, KY11.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Beckfield College
Florence, KY09.2007
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and Empathy
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Performing EKGs
- High level of autonomy
Certification
BLS
ACLS
NIH
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Bethesda North Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Mercy Anderson Hospital
05.2020 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse
Saint Elizabeth Health Care
05.2003 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Thomas More College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Beckfield College