Heather Smith
Prosperity,SC
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive ICU experience at Newberry Health, adept in hemodynamic monitoring and advanced cardiac life support. Proven track record in reducing medication errors and enhancing patient safety through effective team collaboration and analytical thinking. Committed to delivering exceptional care in high-pressure environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Newberry Health
02.1999 - Current
- Administered critical care interventions to stabilize patients experiencing life-threatening conditions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Monitored and interpreted vital signs, identifying changes in patient status for timely intervention.
- Educated patients and families on treatment processes, fostering understanding and compliance.
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Led the rapid response team in emergency situations, showcasing strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities under pressure.
Registered Nurse
AYA
02.2021 - 08.2024
- Administered comprehensive patient care across diverse clinical settings, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop effective treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Implemented infection control measures that reduced hospital-acquired infections among patients significantly.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Streamlined communication among healthcare teams by providing accurate and timely updates on patient conditions.
- Reduced medication errors by implementing double-check system with fellow nursing staff, enhancing patient safety.
Education
ADN - Nursing
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC08-2003
LPN - Nursing
Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SC08-1998
High School Diploma -
Mid-Carolina High School
Prosperity, SC05-1995
Skills
- Intensive care unit experience
- Central line management
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Chest tube management
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Airway management
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Analytical thinking
- IV setup
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Emergency interventions
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS -Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
AYA
02.2021 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse
Newberry Health
02.1999 - Current
ADN - Nursing
Midlands Technical College
LPN - Nursing
Piedmont Technical College
High School Diploma -
Mid-Carolina High School