Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Experience highlights
Timeline

Tanisha Smith

Oneonta,NY

Summary

Motivated Registered Nurse with effective communication skills. Enthusiastic and driven with desire to provide high level of compassion in patient care to improve overall outcomes.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dialysis Registered Nurse

Strong Memorial Hospital
10.2023 - 06.2024
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive care for all patients undergoing dialysis.
  • Coordinated care with other healthcare providers, such as dietitians and social workers, to ensure comprehensive support for patients during their dialysis journey.
  • Improved patient outcomes through diligent monitoring of vital signs and timely intervention when necessary.

Dialysis Registered Nurse

Bassett Medical Center
10.2021 - 09.2023
  • Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic kidney disease, helping them navigate complex medical information while maintaining hope for improved health outcomes.
  • Established strong rapport with patients through active listening skills, empathy, and genuine concern for their wellbeing during treatment sessions.
  • Assisted in training new staff members on dialysis procedures, policies, and equipment usage ensuring consistent high standards of patient care across the unit.

Registered Nurse

AdventHealth Care Center Waterman
04.2018 - 01.2019
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

Education

Bachelor of Science: Nursing -

Chamberlain University, Miramar, FL
09.2018

Associate of Arts: Nursing -

Broward College, Fort Lauderdale, FL
01.2015

Skills

  • Vascular Access Management
  • Blood Transfusion Administration
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Team Leadership Qualities

Certification

  • New York State Education Department, 822977
  • Florida State Board of Nursing, 9498000
  • Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
  • Advanced Chardin Life Support

Experience highlights


  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action.
  • Utilize critical thinking skills to the nursing process: assessed conditions, demonstrate effective decision making, implement appropriate interventions, anticipated complications, and evaluate care outcomes
  • Assist patients with ambulation to maintain mobility
  • Perform head-to-toe assessment of patients at beginning of shift
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities

Timeline

Dialysis Registered Nurse - Strong Memorial Hospital
10.2023 - 06.2024
Dialysis Registered Nurse - Bassett Medical Center
10.2021 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse - AdventHealth Care Center Waterman
04.2018 - 01.2019
Chamberlain University - Bachelor of Science: Nursing,
Broward College - Associate of Arts: Nursing,
Tanisha Smith