Sydney Smith
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Registered Nurse with three years of critical care experience in a Level I academic medical center. Skilled in analyzing complex medical records, interpreting clinical documentation, identifying clinical trends, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes. Experienced in quality improvement, patient safety, and evidence-based practice initiatives. Currently pursuing dual Master of Science in Nursing and Master of Public Health degrees. Strong written communication, critical thinking, organizational, and research skills with an interest in healthcare litigation and medical-legal consulting.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Committee Member
Do No Harm Committee
03.2025 - Current
- Participate in patient safety reviews, device audits, and process improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to organizational efforts focused on harm reduction and quality improvement.
Chair
Service, Quality & Safety Council
07.2024 - Current
- Lead monthly committee meetings focused on quality improvement, patient safety, infection prevention, and patient experience initiatives.
- Analyze unit quality metrics and support implementation of evidence-based interventions.
- Collaborate with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams to improve clinical outcomes.
Clinical Nurse II – Surgical Intensive Care Unit
University of Maryland Medical Center
Baltimore, MD
07.2023 - Current
- Provide care for critically ill patients in a 24-bed Surgical Intensive Care Unit within a nationally recognized academic medical center.
- Analyze and interpret complex electronic medical records, including physician documentation, operative reports, laboratory results, imaging studies, medication administration records, and multidisciplinary care plans.
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
- Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, therapists, case managers, and nursing staff to coordinate patient care and ensure continuity of treatment.
- Serve as Charge Nurse, coordinating unit operations, patient assignments, and clinical decision-making.
- Precept and mentor new graduate and experienced nurses, supporting onboarding and professional development.
- Perform advanced critical care interventions including vasoactive infusion management, CRRT, ultrasound-guided IV placement, and post-pyloric feeding tube insertion.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives focused on patient safety, infection prevention, and nursing-sensitive indicators.
Graduate Practicum Student – Patient Safety, Quality, and Risk Management
University of Maryland Medical System
03.2026 - 08.2026
- Analyze patient safety data and adverse event reports.
- Participate in quality and risk management investigations.
- Review clinical documentation and identify opportunities for process improvement and risk reduction.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary stakeholders to support healthcare quality initiatives.
Critical Care Technician – Medical-Surgical Intensive Care Unit
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health
Bel Air, MD
11.2021 - 07.2023
- Supported interdisciplinary healthcare teams in delivering high-quality care to critically ill patients.
- Assisted with clinical procedures, patient monitoring, documentation, and care coordination.
- Contributed to maintaining patient safety, comfort, and efficient unit operations.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Executive Leadership
Purdue University
08-2026
Master of Public Health - undefined
Purdue University
08-2026
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Notre Dame of Maryland University
05-2023
Skills
- Clinical Documentation Review
- Medical Chronology Development
- Critical Care Nursing
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Evidence-Based Practice and Research
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Technical and Professional Writing
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Safety Initiatives
- HIPAA Compliance
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Maryland | License#: R261014
- Critical Care Nursing Membership (AACN)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Graduate Practicum Student – Patient Safety, Quality, and Risk Management
University of Maryland Medical System
03.2026 - 08.2026
Committee Member
Do No Harm Committee
03.2025 - Current
Chair
Service, Quality & Safety Council
07.2024 - Current
Clinical Nurse II – Surgical Intensive Care Unit
University of Maryland Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Critical Care Technician – Medical-Surgical Intensive Care Unit
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health
11.2021 - 07.2023
Master of Public Health - undefined
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Master of Science in Nursing - Executive Leadership
Purdue University
LEADERSHIP & QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
University of Maryland Medical System
Graduate Practicum Student – Patient Safety, Quality, and Risk Management | March 2026–August 2026 (expected end)
- Analyze patient safety data and adverse event reports.
- Participate in safety, quality and risk management investigations.
- Review clinical documentation and identify opportunities for process improvement and risk reduction.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary stakeholders to support healthcare quality initiatives.
Service, Quality & Safety Council
Chair | July 2024–Present
- Lead monthly committee meetings focused on quality improvement, patient safety, infection prevention, and patient experience initiatives.
- Analyze unit quality metrics and support implementation of evidence-based interventions.
- Collaborate with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams to improve clinical outcomes.
Do No Harm Committee
Committee Member | March 2025–Present
- Participate in patient safety reviews, device audits, and process improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to organizational efforts focused on harm reduction and quality improvement.