Victoria Smith
Livingston,MT
Summary
Registered nurse with 8+ years experience of providing quality care to a wide variety of patients. First three years was as a Unit Coordinator on a 40 bed Progressive Care Unit. Responsible for the care of 6-8 patients along with the responsibilities and duties of unit coordinator. Current team lead at the Bozeman Health Wound Clinic caring for inpatient and clinical patients. Experience in coordinating with nursing staff, surgeons, and hospitalist to provide the highest quality care to patients. Great with time management. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Proven leadership.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Wound Care Registered Nurse
Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital
12.2019 - Current
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Maintained comprehensive understanding of genitourinary, gastrointestinal and integumentary systems and provided treatment for wounds impacting them.
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Disseminated instructions for primary home caregivers and patients in preparation for discharge from hospital.
- Documented and examined patient recovery and reported progress to doctors for effective management.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Treated patients with wounds caused by medical treatments, diseases and injuries.
- Provided consultation, education and counseling to patients, staff and community members.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Advised patients on proper nutrition and offered holistic solutions to severe conditions.
- Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Maintained impeccable hospital cleanliness and sanitation for most effective treatment of wounds.
- Supported and assisted doctor in surgery, consultation and recovery procedures.
- Provided post-surgery treatment and care for patients with ostomies.
- Prevented skin deterioration against formidable odds using ground-breaking technology.
Charge Nurse Medical Floor
Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- 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.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed caseload of six patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Unit Coordinator
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center
06.2016 - 05.2019
- Identified and facilitated resolution of unit operational problems independently, collaborating with manager to resolve complex problems.
- Promoted individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory continuing education and skills competency.
- Achieved appropriate patient flow by admitting, transferring and discharging patients in computer system and notifying appropriate personnel of patient status verbally and through signage.
- Prioritized safe care for patients, staff and visitors.
- Employed effective communication with patients and families, physicians and other healthcare team members related to patient condition.
- Responded to patient call lights to expedite appropriate follow-through.
- Assisted with processing patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Transcribed physician orders accurately and alerted nurses to new orders, single orders and stat medications.
- Completed daily assessments and documented information in electronic medical records.
- Rounded hourly for optimal patient care outcomes using AIDET technique.
- Conducted continuous cardiac monitoring on patients stepping down from ICU care.
- Implemented physician orders and tracked progress against care plan to assess results.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Managed and cared for 6-8 patients simultaneously while also performing the duties of charge nurse/unit coordinator.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College Of Nursing
Springfield, IL05.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Albemarle
Elizabeth City, NC05.2016
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Patient Safety
- Case Management
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Care Coordination
- Quality Improvement
- Staff Training
- Patient Education
- Wound treatment
- Self-management
- Appointment Scheduling
- Charting
Timeline
Wound Care Registered Nurse
Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital
12.2019 - Current
Charge Nurse Medical Floor
Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital
06.2019 - 12.2019
Unit Coordinator
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center
06.2016 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College Of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Albemarle
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