Joseph Smith
Registered Nurse
Florence
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at the Medical University of South Carolina, excelling in patient management and critical care. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through holistic care and effective communication. Skilled in medication administration and crisis intervention, ensuring optimal outcomes for diverse patient populations.
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
Medical University Of South Carolina Musc
06.2023 - Current
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Florence, South Carolina, SC 05.2001 -
Skills
Patient management
Emergency response
Medication and IV administration
Critical care
Patient monitoring
Patient care
Diabetes management
Intake and discharge
Patient education and counseling
Lab result interpretation
Accomplishments
Daisy award recipient- Feb 2025
Shining star recipient MUSC -March 2025
Rising star recipient MUSC- May 2024
Certification
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
08-2025
BLS- Basic Life Support
08-2025
ACSL- Advance Cardiac life support
08-2025
NIHSS- NIH stroke scale
08-2025
TNCC- Trauma Nursing core certification
03-2025
Registered Nurse
Medical University Of South Carolina Musc
06.2023 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Florence-Darlington Technical College
05.2001 -