Tyler Smith
Perry,IA
Summary
Compassionate and patient-centered Registered Nurse with over 11 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in long term, skilled, assisted living, and memory care environments, with nearly 3 years as a Registered Nurse. With goals to work with the Veteran population and form trusting relationships to improve outcomes and efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance Veteran's health care and overall well-being.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing
Perry Lutheran Homes
2023.08 - Current
- Planned and assigned workload to 70-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop efficient care strategies tailored to individual patient needs.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall service delivery within facility.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Planned and participated in daily huddle meetings to update staff within facility
Wound Care Registered Nurse
Perry Lutheran Homes
2023.03 - 2023.08
- Reduced wound healing time for patients through use of advanced wound care techniques.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive wound care plans.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients with various types of wounds, determining appropriate interventions and treatments.
- Served as mentor for new nurses, sharing expertise in wound care best practices and fostering supportive work environment.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Treated over 25 patients per week with wounds caused by medical treatments, diseases and injuries.
Interim Director of Nursing
Perry Lutheran Homes
2023.05 - 2023.07
- Improved patient care quality by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Enhanced staff competency through comprehensive training programs and performance evaluations.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional growth and development within nursing department.
- Managed 2 long term care nursing facilities, including 2 dementia units, totaling 136 beds.
Charge Registered Nurse
Perry Lutheran Homes
2021.05 - 2023.03
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing individualized care.
- Provided age appropriate and culturally, ethnically, and spiritually, physical, and mental care.
- Mentored new nurses as transitioned into practice, providing guidance and support to promote professional growth.
- Achieved timely medication administration by utilizing effective time management skills and prioritizing critical tasks.
- Participated in staff meetings and continuing education programs to stay current on best practices and maintain licensure requirements.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated older adults and families about chronic illnesses and mental health care and treatment options.
- Managed daily assignments for 2 nurses and 12 aids for 79 bed long term care nursing facility by providing nursing supervision and ensuring quality resident care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Des Moines Area Community College
Carroll, IA05.2021
Certification
- Registered Nurse in Iowa, License number 168724, 2021
- BLS - American Heart Association
- NCCDP - National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners Certified
- Nursing Home Infection Preventionist, CDC
- Mandatory Reporter Dependent Adult
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing
Perry Lutheran Homes
2023.08 - Current
Interim Director of Nursing
Perry Lutheran Homes
2023.05 - 2023.07
Wound Care Registered Nurse
Perry Lutheran Homes
2023.03 - 2023.08
Charge Registered Nurse
Perry Lutheran Homes
2021.05 - 2023.03
Associate of Science - Nursing
Des Moines Area Community College
- Registered Nurse in Iowa, License number 168724, 2021
- BLS - American Heart Association
- NCCDP - National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners Certified
- Nursing Home Infection Preventionist, CDC
- Mandatory Reporter Dependent Adult
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