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Stephanie Smith

Bryant,AR

Summary

Diligent Registered Nurse with background in patient care and nursing. Skilled in managing complex medical conditions and supporting patient recovery. Demonstrated expertise in critical thinking and effective communication.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse (RN)

Methodist Family Health
01.2023 - 09.2025
  • Administered patient care, ensuring adherence to protocols and enhancing recovery processes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop tailored patient care plans.
  • Conducted health assessments, documenting findings accurately for treatment planning.
  • Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure understanding of care options.

Nursing Supervisor

Veterans Home-North Little Rock
08.2021 - 09.2022
  • Oversaw daily nursing operations, ensuring compliance with health regulations and quality standards.
  • Coordinated staffing schedules to optimize resource allocation and patient care delivery.
  • Implemented new protocols to improve patient outcomes and streamline workflow efficiency.
  • Developed strategic initiatives to improve service delivery in alignment with organizational goals.
  • Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
  • Contributed to positive team dynamics as an approachable supervisor who actively listened to concerns from both patients and nurses.
  • Delegated tasks and provided leadership for 24 nurses and support personnel.

Nursing Supervisor

CENTERS FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES
10.2007 - 04.2021
  • Oversaw daily nursing operations, ensuring compliance with health regulations and quality standards.
  • Mentored nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
  • Coordinated staffing schedules to optimize resource allocation and patient care delivery.
  • Supervises Qualified Behavioral Health Professionals/Habilitation Therapists.
  • Conducts Face to Face Assessment.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes through integrated care planning and execution.
  • Monitored patient conditions, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for effective treatment plans.
  • Resolved conflicts among team members, maintaining a positive work environment and morale.

Nurse Manager

Allegiance Specialty Hospital
05.2006 - 10.2007
  • Led nursing staff to optimize patient care delivery and improve clinical outcomes.
  • Developed and implemented policies to enhance compliance with healthcare regulations.
  • Coordinated interdisciplinary teams to streamline patient admission and discharge processes.
  • Mentored nursing personnel to foster professional development and improve team performance.
  • Analyzed patient satisfaction data to identify areas for quality improvement initiatives.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

Nursing Supervisor

Sempercare Specialty Hospital
12.2003 - 05.2006
  • Oversaw daily nursing operations, ensuring compliance with health regulations and quality standards.
  • Coordinated staffing schedules to optimize resource allocation and patient care delivery.
  • Mentored nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
  • Implemented new protocols to improve patient outcomes and streamline workflow efficiency.
  • Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration by fostering strong relationships with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Contributed to positive team dynamics as an approachable supervisor who actively listened to concerns from both patients and nurses.

Registered Nurse Supervisor

Baptist Health Medical Center
06.2002 - 05.2003

Provided critical-ill patients with a skilled, timely, and level-headed emergency response.

  • Administered various therapies and medications in accordance with physician orders and treatment plans.
  • Kept track of post-op vitals, set up PCA and fluids, reviewed post-op orders, and helped patients adjust to their new surroundings.
  • Explained the course of treatment and medications to patients and caregivers in simple terms, including side effects.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and assisting patients in regaining or improving coping abilities to prevent further disability.
  • Gave medications and treatments to patients and tracked their responses while collaborating with healthcare teams to adjust treatment plans.

LPN Charge Nurse

Arkansas State Hospital
05.2000 - 06.2002
  • Kept track of patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions, as well as communicating any concerns to my supervisor.
  • Provided appropriate clinical and personal assistance in response to patient requests.
  • Administered oral medications, intramuscular injections, and intravenous fluids to help patients with their symptoms.
  • Took the temperature, pulse, and blood pressure of patients and recorded them in their electronic medical records.
  • Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Performed basic patient care and treatment, including blood glucose test, taking temperature and blood pressure, and dressing wounds.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Jefferson Regional Medical Center
05.1993 - 06.2000
  • Reduced the risk of infection among staff and patients by cleaning and disinfecting equipment and instruments.
  • Took vital signs and recorded them to keep track of the patient's current condition.
  • Answered questions from patients and their families in order to educate them about the best treatment options.
  • Provided patient care to 10 patients by implementing preventative and rehabilitative interventions, as well as assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADL), positioning, mobilization, and personal hygiene.
  • Gave controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and catheterized patients.

Education

Nursing (Associate of Applied Science) -

Southeast Arkansas College
Pine Bluff, AR
01.2002

Military (Ordinance Basic School) -

Aberdeen Proving Ground
Maryland
02.1989

Psychology (Bachelor's degree) -

University Arkansas Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR
05.1988

Skills

  • Crisis management experience
  • Organizational planning
  • Proficient in behavioral health assessments
  • Comprehensive case management skills
  • Experience in home health care
  • Clinical hospital experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Outlook
  • Skilled in formatting and editing with Microsoft Word
  • Comprehensive care planning
  • Effective time management

Timeline

Registered Nurse (RN)

Methodist Family Health
01.2023 - 09.2025

Nursing Supervisor

Veterans Home-North Little Rock
08.2021 - 09.2022

Nursing Supervisor

CENTERS FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES
10.2007 - 04.2021

Nurse Manager

Allegiance Specialty Hospital
05.2006 - 10.2007

Nursing Supervisor

Sempercare Specialty Hospital
12.2003 - 05.2006

Registered Nurse Supervisor

Baptist Health Medical Center
06.2002 - 05.2003

LPN Charge Nurse

Arkansas State Hospital
05.2000 - 06.2002

Licensed Practical Nurse

Jefferson Regional Medical Center
05.1993 - 06.2000

Nursing (Associate of Applied Science) -

Southeast Arkansas College

Military (Ordinance Basic School) -

Aberdeen Proving Ground

Psychology (Bachelor's degree) -

University Arkansas Pine Bluff
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