Tami Smith
Knoxville,TN
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. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PACU Registered Nurse
UT Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Kept meticulous charting notes regarding patient assessments and medications, later transferring information into records management system.
- Collaborated with patients and healthcare teams to assess, plan, implement and evaluate custom care plans for each individual.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse, ICU Contract
Methodist Medical Center
11.2022 - 03.2023
- 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.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Registered Nurse ICU Contract
CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga
03.2022 - 08.2022
- 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.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
Registered Nurse ICU Travel Contract
Trustaff Travel Nursing
02.2022 - 05.2022
- 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.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Participated in [Type] departmental quality improvement initiatives to achieve higher standard of patient care.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
Registered Nurse, ICU
CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga
01.2021 - 10.2021
- 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.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
Registered Nurse, ICU Travel
Triage Travel
06.2021 - 08.2021
- 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.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Cardiac Short Stay Registered Nurse
CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga
11.2015 - 06.2021
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
- Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
- Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
- Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
- Prioritized and revised patient care activities based on acuity of symptoms and patient preferences.
- Improved nursing care by identifying and targeting procedural gaps.
- Applied laws, policies and evidence-based practices in patient care, minimizing errors and complaints to less than [Number]% monthly.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Cleveland State Community College
Cleveland, TN05.1992
Skills
- Conference Coordination
- Dressing Changes
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Monitoring Recovery
- EMR Systems
- MEDITECH Software
- Understanding of Medical Terms
- Compliance Issues
- Patient Data Management Systems
- Protocol and Procedure Improvement
- Record Updating
Certification
ACLS, BLS, NIH Stroke
I can supply work history from 1992 to 2011.
Refences : Candee Rash Alexander
Cindy Copeland
Kim Cornelison
Tasha Mcghee
Timeline
PACU Registered Nurse
UT Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU Contract
Methodist Medical Center
11.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse ICU Contract
CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga
03.2022 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse ICU Travel Contract
Trustaff Travel Nursing
02.2022 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse, ICU Travel
Triage Travel
06.2021 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse, ICU
CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga
01.2021 - 10.2021
Cardiac Short Stay Registered Nurse
CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga
11.2015 - 06.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Cleveland State Community College
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