Tanna J Smith
Flagler Beach,FL
Summary
Dedicated nursing leader with excellent unit management skills. Proficient in quality, cost and care standards focused on maximizing resources and patient satisfaction demonstrated over 23-year career history. Registered Nurse in state of Florida.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manager, CVOR
Orlando Health-Orlando Regional Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from specialized surgical team members.
- Capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement for OR quality and efficiency in the CVOR.
- Created work schedules for multiple shifts to confirm needs of department are met.
- Communicated with members of medical staff and leadership during perioperative daily and monthly meetings.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols in Periop 101.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify, address areas of concern.
- Mentored new surgical technicians through clinicals and into work place settings, transitioning them into new roles as team members.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate inefficiencies posed for both patients and team members while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
Travel RN Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgical Services (CVOR)
Aya Healthcare
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Travel to various healthcare facilities at different locations across the U.S
- Provide specialized nursing care in the CVOR during surgical procedures
- Assist in the setup and operation of advanced medical equipment, such as heart-lung bypass machines, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and robotic surgical systems.
RN-Clinical Team Lead Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgical Services (CVOR)
HCA Memorial Hospital Jacksonville
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Coordination for delivery of care for cardiac and vascular surgical patients
- Support of staff and physicians for the introduction of new products
- Collaborates with Clinical Educator for orientation of new staff to CV
- Assist Director in purchasing of capital equipment needs
- Coordinates with SPD and Supply Chain new product/instrument trials.
RN Nurse Manager/Educator Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgical Services (CVOR)
AdventHealth Daytona Beach
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Management position overseeing a team of nurses, CST’s, and Unit Techs providing surgical services to patients
- Manage duties including training, scheduling and mentoring nursing staff, managing a budget for unit
- Create goals and objectives for the department and make sure they are met by staff
- Improve communication between SPD and OR for instrument processing
- Improve quality and efficiency of the level of care delivered to CVOR patients
- Oversee of suite improvements and planning for construction of new, updated surgical rooms
- EPIC super-user during onboarding of new EMR rollout.
RN Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgical Services (CVOR)
Advent Health Tampa, Pepin Heart Institute
09.2018 - 05.2021
- Utilizes specialized knowledge and skill involved with decision-making opportunities that prioritize patient safety, satisfaction, budgetary guidelines, and efficiency goals
- Carries out activities delegated by the physician which concern medications, treatment, and diagnostic measures of the patient
- Plans, administers, and supervises the nursing activities during the Perioperative and Intraoperative care of the patient
- Maintains a thorough and complete EMR for each patient’s surgical perioperative procedure according to established standard of care
- Routinely reviews policies and procedures as they relate to nursing functions in the CVOR and recommend any changes as needed.
Weekend Operational Charge Nurse, CVOR/Main OR
Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital-Temple
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Entry management position in a Level-1 Trauma Center Surgical department
- Assist New employee interviews, staff evaluations, education, and communication processes
- Identify and improve processes between patients, physicians, and facility
- Staff scheduling, adjustments, and assignments
- Participation on several surgical services committees and initiatives.
Charge Nurse, RN, CVOR/Main OR
Baylor Scott & White Hospital-Round Rock
04.2010 - 07.2016
- Entry management position in Surgical Services department
- Interviews, 90-day and annual evaluations, training, education, and counseling
- Improvement processes between patients, physicians, and OR suites
- Board Running, staff scheduling, and assignments
- Participation on multiple committees including Quality and OR Process Review
- EPIC Super-user during new EMR rollout
- Duties relative to budget include: Facilitating patient movement to and from OR/Endo Suites and inpatient floors
- Scheduling & Staffing for 3 different departments based on scheduled volume and unit productivity
- Equipment / supply inventory, ordering, & discrepancy resolution.
Per Diem, Travel RN, Main OR, SICU
All About Staffing
05.2009 - 04.2010
- Travel nurse per diem at area HCA facilities
- Provided acute nurse care in a variety of clinical settings both in surgical intensive care units and surgery
- Facilitating patient movement in and out of the facility
- Instrumental in helping the department grow and work on a patient/customer service-model.
Weekend Operational Charge RN, Educator
The Ohio State University Medical Center
08.2004 - 05.2009
- Charge nurse position in a high acuity 41 bed surgical ICU
- Preceptor training, preceptor / orientee assignments and monthly meetings
- Preceptor for GNs & experienced RNs new to ICU and post-operative patient care
- Management liaison to the SICU shared governance council and participated on unit committees
- Staff counseling & coaching (evaluations, level advancement, performance/interpersonal issues)
- Primary Educator for Charge Nurse & Preceptor Training, Advanced Hemodynamics & ABGs, & CRRT.
Education
Master of Science - Leadership & Management
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH05.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Odessa College
Odessa, TX05.2001
Skills
- Strong Mentor
- Culture of Accountability
- Compassionate Nature
Affiliations
- American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) member
- American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) member
- The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) member
- Alliance of Cardiovascular Professionals, (ACP) member
Education Certifications Honors
- MSN, Nursing Administration in Leadership & Management, Walden University, 2020, Sigma Theta Tau
- BSN, Southern New Hampshire University, 2015, Cum Laude
- ADN, Odessa College, 2001, Cum Laude
- 2018-present, Florida RN Licensure, RN 9500331, 7/31/2024
- 2002-present, ACLS / BLS Certification, 3/31/2024
- 2020, CNOR Certification, 12/2025
Certification
- Florida RN Licensure – RN 9500331, 2018-present; expires 7/31/2024
- ACLS / BLS Certification –2002 – present; expires 3/31/2024
- CNOR Certification – 2020; expires 12/2025
Timeline
Assistant Nurse Manager, CVOR
Orlando Health-Orlando Regional Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
Travel RN Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgical Services (CVOR)
Aya Healthcare
12.2022 - 05.2023
RN-Clinical Team Lead Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgical Services (CVOR)
HCA Memorial Hospital Jacksonville
06.2022 - 10.2022
RN Nurse Manager/Educator Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgical Services (CVOR)
AdventHealth Daytona Beach
05.2021 - 05.2022
RN Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgical Services (CVOR)
Advent Health Tampa, Pepin Heart Institute
09.2018 - 05.2021
Weekend Operational Charge Nurse, CVOR/Main OR
Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital-Temple
08.2016 - 08.2018
Charge Nurse, RN, CVOR/Main OR
Baylor Scott & White Hospital-Round Rock
04.2010 - 07.2016
Per Diem, Travel RN, Main OR, SICU
All About Staffing
05.2009 - 04.2010
Weekend Operational Charge RN, Educator
The Ohio State University Medical Center
08.2004 - 05.2009
Master of Science - Leadership & Management
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Odessa College
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