Theresa Smith
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
04.2002 - 04.2024
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- worked closely with parents to provide instructions on caring for their newborn outside the hospital.
- Performed tests on newborns to ensure well being.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL05-2001
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL05-1998
Skills
- Patient Care
- Team Leadership
- Health Assessment
- Record Keeping
- Emergency Response
- Clinical Procedures
- Adherence to Protocols
- Empathetic
- Infant care
- Fedicated
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant - National Healthcare Association
- Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
04.2002 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
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