Marie Smith
Ashland
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse who is professional and competent with experience in delivering compassionate and supportive nurse care, educating diverse groups, and collaborating with teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Experienced in working both autonomously and on teams. Skilled in electronic clinical documentation. Enjoys guiding patients and family members through informative sessions to properly address their needs and questions effectively. Experienced with healthcare crisis interventions.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
School Nurse (full-time and substitute)
Ashland Independent School District
Ashland
02.2023 - 08.2024
- Clinical care of students in an elementary school, involving evaluations of students' healthcare needs and providing clinical care of minor injuries and medication administration.
- Collaboration with students, parents, teachers, administrator, and medical professionals regarding the health of the students.
- Healthcare education provided using multiple learning styles for students, parents, and staff as appropriate.
Registered Nurse
Ashland-Boyd County Health Department
Ashland
10.2005 - 07.2008
- 2005-2006 Clinical nurse performing physical assessments, immunization, and education to patients.
- 2006-2008 Coordinator and supervisor of a specialised program which educated at-risk expectant mothers about the healthcare needs of the child.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and safety protocols.
- Kept accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures, and physician orders.
Registered Nurse
King's Daughters Medical Center
Ashland
01.2005 - 08.2005
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognizing complications and necessary interventions.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs as part of ongoing assessment process.
- Responded to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocols.
- Performed accurate documentation in the electronic medical record according to established standards.
- Educated patient and family members on symptom management and supportive treatments to improve continuity of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY 08.2003 - 12.2004
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Medication administration
- Health education
- Child healthcare
- Infection control
- Patient education
- Documentation accuracy
- Empathetic listening
- Vital signs monitoring
- Crisis management
Timeline
School Nurse (full-time and substitute)
Ashland Independent School District
02.2023 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse
Ashland-Boyd County Health Department
10.2005 - 07.2008
Registered Nurse
King's Daughters Medical Center
01.2005 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University
08.2003 - 12.2004