Shea V. Smith
Belleville
Summary
Clinical nursing professional with extensive experience in team leadership, patient care coordination, and quality improvement initiatives. Strong focus on fostering collaborative environments, ensuring optimal patient outcomes, and adapting to evolving healthcare needs. Expertise in clinical management, staff development, and regulatory compliance. Respected for reliability, integrity, empathy, and results-driven approach.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Manager, SDS/PACU
St. Louis Children's Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Oversee daily nursing operations of Same Day Surgery/Recovery Room, Level 1 Trauma Center, with 50+ staff, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Develop and implement patient care protocols to enhance quality and safety outcomes.
- Manage budgetary resources effectively, optimizing departmental spending without compromising care quality.
- Foster a collaborative work environment, enhancing communication among a multidisciplinary team for improved patient outcomes.
- Developed a 2 staff member call staffing plan with the collaboration of frontline staff to bring the unit into alignment with ASPAN guidelines.
- Increased employee retention rates by creating a supportive work environment that valued teamwork and open communication.
Assistant Nurse Manager, SDS/PACU
St. Louis Children's Hospital
01.2017 - 12.2022
- Oversaw daily operations of 45+ staff, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Coordinated and supervised staff in cross training and integration of SDS & PACU: Combining two-unit schedules, daily staffing, and staffing guidelines.
- Assist in the development, execution and education surrounding quality improvement, safety audits and processes.
- Communicate and collaborate with leaders in patient care areas and physician services to provide safe, effective, and exceptional care for our patients and their families.
Deputy Site Manager
BJC Employee COVID Vaccination Clinics
12.2020 - 02.2021
- Assign tasks, explain workflow, and provide training to clinical staff, data management staff and non-clinical assistance.
- Coordinate with pharmacy to manage doses and diluted vials to ensure there is little to no waste.
- Manage workflow of volunteers and appointments throughout the day, including calling individuals on standby list to fill appointments for same day no shows.
- Provide information and guidance to individuals requesting vaccination for family members and friends not currently eligible.
Charge Nurse PACU-Post Anesthesia Care Unit
St. Louis Children's Hospital
01.2012 - 12.2016
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers for optimal workflow efficiency.
- Mentored and supervised fellow nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
Staff Nurse PACU- Post Anesthesia Care Unit
St. Louis Children's Hospital
02.2007 - 09.2016
Staff Nurse PAWS- Pediatric Acute Wound Service
St. Louis Children's Hospital
06.2005 - 05.2007
Staff Nurse- 10th Floor Surgical Unit
St. Louis Children's Hospital
06.2003 - 06.2005
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership
Webster University
St. Louis, MO12.2023
Baccalaureate of Science - Nursing
Barnes-Jewish College of Nursing and Allied Health at Washington University Medical Center
St. Louis, MO03.2005
Associate of Science - Nursing
Barnes-Jewish College of Nursing and Allied Health at Washington University Medical Center
St. Louis, MO05.2003
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Staff development
- Excellent communication
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
- American Society Perianesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) member 2020- present
- Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) 2012- present
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) 2007- present
Awards
March of Dimes, Heroes in Action finalist, Nursing Administration, 2025
Nursing Leadership award, St. Louis Children's Hospital, 2024
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Manager, SDS/PACU
St. Louis Children's Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Deputy Site Manager
BJC Employee COVID Vaccination Clinics
12.2020 - 02.2021
Assistant Nurse Manager, SDS/PACU
St. Louis Children's Hospital
01.2017 - 12.2022
Charge Nurse PACU-Post Anesthesia Care Unit
St. Louis Children's Hospital
01.2012 - 12.2016
Staff Nurse PACU- Post Anesthesia Care Unit
St. Louis Children's Hospital
02.2007 - 09.2016
Staff Nurse PAWS- Pediatric Acute Wound Service
St. Louis Children's Hospital
06.2005 - 05.2007
Staff Nurse- 10th Floor Surgical Unit
St. Louis Children's Hospital
06.2003 - 06.2005
Baccalaureate of Science - Nursing
Barnes-Jewish College of Nursing and Allied Health at Washington University Medical Center
Associate of Science - Nursing
Barnes-Jewish College of Nursing and Allied Health at Washington University Medical Center
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership
Webster University