Tina Marie Smith
Mocksville, NC,NC
Summary
Dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner Student committed to becoming effective instrument in delivering better health care services. Offering extensive nursing training and familiarity with essential medical tools and terminology. Proficient in checking and recording vital signs, infection control and entering patients' medical history into database.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Services Registered Nurse
Wake Forest Baptist Health
10.2019 - Current
- Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
- Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
- Evaluated patients to detect contraindications before anesthesia or scheduled surgery.
- Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
Registered Flight Nurse
United States Air Force Reserve
04.2012 - Current
- Maintained flight medicine knowledge base by attending mandatory meetings, performing chart and equipment reviews, skills labs and clinical rotations and participating in continuing education sessions for care and transport of critically ill and injured patients.
- Planned, organized and positioned equipment and supplies for use in emergency conditions before, during and after transport.
- Assessed for and detected changes in status of patients and demonstrated proactive approach to solving patient problems.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Intensive Care Unit Clinical Nurse
University Of Arizona Medical Center
01.1995 - 09.2021
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
Clinical Nurse Educator
Medical University Of South Carolina
01.2013 - 10.2019
- Oversaw work of nursing student technicians and externs to educate on proper procedures and how to prioritize care tasks.
- Collaborated with other preceptors and instructors to enhance student experience.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Compiled, administered and graded examinations to evaluate and record student comprehension levels.
Cardiology Nurse
Cochise Cardiovascular Care
09.2001 - 01.2013
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Post Master's Certificate - Family Nurse Practitioner
Purdue Global University
West Lafayette, IN02.2024
Master of Science - Military Science And Joint Warfare
Air University
Montgomery, AL10.2023
Master of Science - Nursing Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ02.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wright State University
Dayton, OH12.1994
Skills
- Continuous Learning
- Surgical Equipment Knowledge
- Patient Care Coordination
- Infection Control
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Preventive Care
- Diagnostic Screenings
- Healthcare Management
- Interprofessional Collaboration
Certification
- ACLS Certification
- TNCC Certification
- PALS Certification
Timeline
Surgical Services Registered Nurse
Wake Forest Baptist Health
10.2019 - Current
Clinical Nurse Educator
Medical University Of South Carolina
01.2013 - 10.2019
Registered Flight Nurse
United States Air Force Reserve
04.2012 - Current
Cardiology Nurse
Cochise Cardiovascular Care
09.2001 - 01.2013
Intensive Care Unit Clinical Nurse
University Of Arizona Medical Center
01.1995 - 09.2021
Post Master's Certificate - Family Nurse Practitioner
Purdue Global University
Master of Science - Military Science And Joint Warfare
Air University
Master of Science - Nursing Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wright State University
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