Yolanda Smith
La Vista,NE
Summary
Dynamic registered nurse with over eight years of extensive experience at various medical facilities, excelling in compassionate care and critical thinking. Proven track record in accurate documentation, care coordination, and effectively monitoring patients overall health and wellbeing. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through detailed assessments and clear communication, ensuring optimal recovery and rehabilitation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse PRN/Agency
RTC with Nebraska Department of Corrections
05.2022 - Current
- Evaluate new arrivals for immediate medical needs, infectious diseases, substance withdrawal, and suicide risk to determine appropriate housing.
- Conduct regular head-to-toe physical exams and perform "sick call" assessments to prioritize care based on medical urgency.
- Collect specimens (blood, stool, urine) for laboratory analysis and interpret basic diagnostic results like EKGs
- Distribute medications via a "pill line" or individual administration, strictly monitoring for compliance and potential misuse or "cheeking" of drugs.
- Continuously assessing heart rate,blood pressure, respiratory rate, pain level, and oxygen saturation to detect any changes in patient condition.
- Monitor patients with psychiatric disorders and collaborate with mental health professionals for crisis intervention.
- Work closely with correctional officers to maintain safety, adhering to protocols such as never being alone with a patient or waiting for officer clearance before entering secure areas.
- Screen for and manage infectious diseases like tuberculosis or hepatitis C, arranging for isolation when necessary to prevent facility-wide outbreaks.
- Provide first aid and life-saving care (BLS/ACLS) for overdoses, self-harm incidents, or trauma until external emergency services arrive.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Diabetic care including: patient education, blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration, nutritional guidance.
Registered Nurse LTACH
VenturaMedstaff at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital
Omaha, NE
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses in compliance with hospital policies.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
Registered Nurse at Critical Access Hospital
Ventura Medstaff at Burgess Health
Onawa, IA
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Registered Nurse Traveler
Medical Solutions at Unity Point St Lukes Hospital
Sioux City, IA
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Registered Nurse LTACH
Noll Human Resource at Madonna Rehabilitation
Omaha, NE
09.2019 - 10.2020
- Extensive Wound Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Monitored Ventilated Patients: understanding modes and adjusting oxygen concentration based on patient condition and physician order. assessment of respiratory status, oral care, proper patient positioning, suctioning.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions
- Colostomy Care
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Catholic Health Initiatives Lakeside Hospital
Omaha, NE
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Monitors for signs of infection such as increased temperature and swelling.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Assessed pain levels and effectiveness of pain relief inerventions.
- Examined surgical sites and wounds for signs of infection or healing.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IA05.2017
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Care Coordination
- Accurate Documentation
- Epic EHR Management
- Patient Examination
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Monitoring Stably Ventilated Patients
- Nursing Plan Development and Modification
- Clear Patient Communication
- Intake and Discharge
- Medication Administration
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Detailed Nursing Assessment of Various Conditions
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse PRN/Agency
RTC with Nebraska Department of Corrections
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse LTACH
VenturaMedstaff at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital
07.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse at Critical Access Hospital
Ventura Medstaff at Burgess Health
02.2021 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse Traveler
Medical Solutions at Unity Point St Lukes Hospital
11.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse LTACH
Noll Human Resource at Madonna Rehabilitation
09.2019 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Catholic Health Initiatives Lakeside Hospital
06.2017 - 08.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Iowa Western Community College