Susie Smith
Blytheville,United States
Summary
Energetic and motivational Registered Nurse and leader dedicated to driving top-quality patient care. Looking for a position in a top-notch facility with a commitment to innovative processes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Clinic Manager
Physicians Surgery Center
Blytheville, AR
03.2023 - 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.
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Great River Medical Center
Blytheville, AR
01.2018 - 03.2023
- Educated patients and families about cancer treatments, side effects, and self-care strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions.
- Managed complex medication regimens while monitoring for potential drug interactions or adverse reactions, mitigating risks associated with cancer treatments.
- Enhanced patient safety with strict adherence to chemotherapy administration protocols and monitoring guidelines.
- Provided individualized patient education on chemotherapy medications, infusion procedures, and side-effect management strategies to promote self-advocacy and coping skills.
Clinic Manager
Fresenius Dialysis
Kennett, MO
04.2014 - 12.2017
- Responsible for staffing, ordering supplies, on a budget
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records
- Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to patients on a daily basis
- Provided palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans
- Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments
ICU Nurse
Crittenden Memorial Hospital
West Memphis, AR
11.2012 - 04.2014
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments
- Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas
- Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow
Facility Administrator
Davita Dialysis
Marked Tree, AR
01.2008 - 11.2012
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow
- Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management
- Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools
- Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift
Charge Nurse
SMC Regional Hospital
Osceola, AR
03.2003 - 01.2008
- Was team leader for the medical surgical floor
- Supervised a group of staff of about 8-10
- Monitored and assisted with care of 30-35 patients per shift
- Performed wound care, IV medication administration, assisted pts with ADL's and offered emotional support to patients and family
- Educated staff and patients on going on numerous medical subjects
- Maintained budget with staffing
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Mississippi County Community College
Blytheville, AR12.1998
Skills
- Health and wellness expertise
- Medication administration expert
- Skilled in conducting physical examinations
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Strong medical ethic
- Enthusiastic caregiver
- Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke Patient Care
- Familiarity with disease management programs
- Wound cleaning/care expertise
- Infection control standards expert
- Trained in in- and out-patient care
- IV drug therapy management
- Mobility assistance
- Colostomy care familiarity
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Specimen collection/processing proficiency
Certification
CPR certified through American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Clinic Manager
Physicians Surgery Center
03.2023 - Current
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Great River Medical Center
01.2018 - 03.2023
Clinic Manager
Fresenius Dialysis
04.2014 - 12.2017
ICU Nurse
Crittenden Memorial Hospital
11.2012 - 04.2014
Facility Administrator
Davita Dialysis
01.2008 - 11.2012
Charge Nurse
SMC Regional Hospital
03.2003 - 01.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Mississippi County Community College