Victoria Smith
Valparasio,IN
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with excellent communication and patient advocacy skills. Proven ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in a variety of settings. Given my outgoing, friendly, and people-oriented personality, I connect well with diverse groups and individuals. I am also very well-organized and possess solid communication skills that aid my ability to efficiently support my coworkers, as well as upper management.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Community Health Systems, CHS
Munster, IN
04.2025 - Current
- Assisted surgical teams during procedures to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Prepared operating rooms by sterilizing instruments and ensuring proper supply levels.
- Collaborated with anesthesiologists to deliver safe anesthesia care during surgeries.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal care for patients.
- Assisted physicians with intraoperative procedures including specimen collection and tissue manipulation.
- Maintained a sterile environment in the operating room by adhering to aseptic techniques.
- Managed instrumentation during surgical cases, ensuring proper functioning of equipment at all times.
Registered Nurse
Northwest Health Porter
07.2023 - 04.2025
- Interacted with physicians as they made their rounds, notifying them of changes to the patient condition, lab results, medication orders and adjustments and concerns of patients and/or their families.
- Accurately maintained patient charts and updated the electronic charting system on a daily basis.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritizing treatment and maintaining patient flow.
- Worked with the charge nurse to determine optimal staff allocations, per unit shift.
- Managed medication administration for 4 to 6 patients, ensuring accuracy and compliance with protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess and respond to patient needs.
Patient Care Technician
Franciscan Health Munster
01.2021 - 04.2023
- Assisted with patient transfers and mobility assistance.
- Maintained a clean and safe patient environment.
- Conducted hourly rounds to ensure patients were receiving adequate care.
- Assisted with patient bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Utilized appropriate infection control and safety protocols.
Education
Associates of Science - Nursing
University of Saint Francis Crown Point
12.2022
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Surgical assistance
- Aseptic techniques
- Electronic charting
- Patient care coordination
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Community Health Systems, CHS
04.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Northwest Health Porter
07.2023 - 04.2025
Patient Care Technician
Franciscan Health Munster
01.2021 - 04.2023
Associates of Science - Nursing
University of Saint Francis Crown Point
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