Stephanie Smith
Chicago
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with substantial experience in critical care, providing comprehensive patient assessments and developing individualized care plans. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and adapt to dynamic environments. Known for strong clinical skills and commitment to patient-centered care. Demonstrated proficiency in patient assessment and emergency response.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical ICU
Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
06.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols in high-acuity patient care environments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Monitored vital signs and symptoms, responding promptly to changes in patient conditions to ensure safety and stability.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to improved compliance with hospital safety standards and protocols.
- Mentored new nursing staff on unit procedures and best practices, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement through precepting.
- Managed ventilator-dependent patients, skillfully titrating ventilator settings to optimize respiratory status and prevent complications.
Registered Nurse, General Medicine
Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Conducted thorough assessments and evaluations to identify patient needs and plan appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Education
Nursing
Bradley University
Peoria, IL05-2021
Skills
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Central line management
- End-of-life care
- Ventilator management
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Honest and dependable
- Excellent communication
- Intravenous therapy
Accomplishments
- Intensive Care - Responsible for unit of 28 patients, monitoring patients' vital signs, hemodynamic stability, ventilator care, and responses to medication administrations while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.
Certification
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical ICU
Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, General Medicine
Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
08.2021 - 06.2022
Nursing
Bradley University
Daisy Award Nominee x4
Nominated four times for the DAISY Award by patients and families for providing outstanding clinical care and emotional support.
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