Curtis Smith
Matteson
Summary
Compassionate nurse with 15 years of experience in urgent care and hospital management, providing oversight and coordination of nursing services to support safe, high-quality patient care. Routinely conducted unit inspections to ensure patient needs were met, staffing was appropriate, and clinical standards were maintained. Known for calm, confident leadership and sound decision-making in urgent and high-pressure clinical environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4030
4030
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing House Supervisor
Roseland Community Hospital
Chicago
01.2018 - Current
- Developed and implemented staffing plans to ensure adequate coverage of shifts.
- Monitored staff performance, identified areas for improvement and provided guidance as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care activities, treatments, medications and changes in condition.
- Ensured nursing team is compliant with all regulatory requirements including HIPAA and OSHA regulations.
- Conducted weekly meetings with the nursing staff to discuss new policies or procedures.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate interdisciplinary communication and coordination of services.
ER/Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Roseland Community Hospital
Chicago
01.2014 - Current
- Provided direct and indirect patient care in a Medical Intensive Care Unit.
- Assessed, monitored, and documented changes in patients' conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Ensured that all nursing interventions were completed according to physician orders and hospital protocols.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
- Performed assessments of patients' conditions, including vital signs, physical exams, laboratory values.
- Provided direct patient care in an emergency room setting including triage, assessment, stabilization, and monitoring of patients.
ER Registered Nurse
Franciscan-Olympia Fields
Olympia Fields
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Provided direct patient care in an emergency room setting including triage, assessment, stabilization, and monitoring of patients.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop patient treatment plans.
- Assisted physicians with medical procedures such as intubation, central line insertion, chest tube placement.
- Educated and informed patients about their diagnosis, medications, treatments and follow-up care instructions.
- Managed a high volume of patients while prioritizing emergent cases for timely interventions.
- Responded quickly to life threatening situations by providing advanced cardiac life support measures when needed.
ER Registered Nurse
Stroger Hospital
Chicago
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Performed routine laboratory testing on blood samples to assist with diagnoses or monitor progress of treatment plans.
- Conducted daily rounds to check on patients' status and administer medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Administered intravenous fluids and medications as ordered by physicians or nurse practitioners.
- Provided emotional support to family members during traumatic events in the ER setting.
- Coordinated transfers between departments within the hospital or outside facilities based on patient needs.
ER Registered Nurse
University of Chicago Medical Center
Chicago
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
Kankakee Community College
Kankakee, ILSkills
- IV Insertion
- Emergency Care
- Discharge Planning
- Cardiac monitoring
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Administration
- Infection Control
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Wound Care
- Trauma recovery
- Excellent Communication
- Decision-Making
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Employee Work Scheduling
- Patient Education
- Patient Care Assessment
- Facility Oversight
- Strategic Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Quality Improvement
- HIPAA Compliance
- Clinical Leadership
Certification
- RN License-#041392090 (2010)
- CPR-10/2027
- ACLS-10/2027
- PALS-10/2027
- NIH-10/2027
- CPI-11/2026
Timeline
ER Registered Nurse
Franciscan-Olympia Fields
10.2022 - 01.2024
ER Registered Nurse
Stroger Hospital
01.2021 - 10.2022
ER Registered Nurse
University of Chicago Medical Center
01.2020 - 01.2021
Nursing House Supervisor
Roseland Community Hospital
01.2018 - Current
ER/Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Roseland Community Hospital
01.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Kankakee Community College