Tammy Smith

• Provided compassionate and specialized care to pediatric patients, ranging from infants to adolescents
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, including doctors, nurses, therapists, and social workers, to develop comprehensive care plans for each patient
• Managed pediatric emergencies with efficiency and composure while providing immediate medical interventions when necessary
• Served as a resource person for parents, answering questions and providing guidance on child development milestones
• Collaborated with pediatricians to develop individualized care plans for patients with chronic conditions
• Educated patients and their families about medication administration, potential side effects, and necessary precautions
• Demonstrated proficiency in using specialized medical equipment specific to pediatrics (e.g., nebulizers, pulse oximeters)
• Advocated for children's rights and well-being through active involvement in community outreach programs focused on child health promotion
• Served as a liaison between healthcare providers, schools, and other organizations involved in a child's care plan
• Demonstrated expertise in recognizing signs of child abuse/neglect and promptly reporting concerns following established protocols

• Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
• Educated patients and families about health promotion and disease prevention
• Maintained accurate and detailed patient records and charts
• Proficient in working with ventilator patients, tracheostomy care, suctioning, gastrostomy tubes, catheters, wound care, and medication administration via PO, IM, subcutaneous, Mic-key button, port, PICC line, and central line
• Communicated with supervisors and physicians regularly.

Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager

• Educated patients and families regarding importance of health promotion and disease prevention
• Maintained accurate and detailed patient records and charts
• Proficient in working with ventilator patients, tracheostomy care, suctioning, gastrostomy tube, catheters, wound care, and medication administration via PO, IM, subcutaneous, Mic-key button, port, PICC line, and central line
• Communicated with Supervisor and Physicians regularly.

Labor and Delivery, Mother / Baby, Newborn Nursery

• Nurse experienced in assisting mothers and families with all stages of birthing process; Supports parents through empathetic communication and optimistic attitude; Maintains critical thinking in fast-paced, high-stress situations.
• Assisted in operating room as scrub or circulation nurse for Cesarean deliveries and other surgical procedures.
• Observed patients to identify and assist with complications by performing diagnostic testing, administering medications, and communicating with physicians or nurse practitioners.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Assisted in training and mentoring new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.