Dominique Smith
SAINT LOUIS
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Select Medical, recognized for enhancing patient outcomes through compassionate care and clinical judgment. Skilled in advanced cardiac life support and effective healthcare team collaboration, I successfully reduced hospital readmissions by implementing thorough discharge planning and patient education initiatives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Long-Term Acute Care
Select Medical
01.2024 - Current
- Conducted regular safety checks on medical equipment to ensure proper functioning during critical situations.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining detailed documentation of patients'' progress, treatments, and medications.
- Evaluated patients'' responses to interventions, adjusting care plans as needed for optimal outcomes.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through diligent discharge planning and patient education.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing long-term acute care services for patients.
- Monitored patients'' vital signs closely, identifying potential complications in a timely manner.
- Handled high-stress situations calmly under pressure when managing critical incidents such as code blues or rapid response calls.
- Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to strict protocols and guidelines.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations and accreditation standards through meticulous adherence to policies and procedures.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
SSM
06.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by accurately interpreting cardiac monitor readings and promptly reporting critical findings to healthcare team.
- Prevented life-threatening complications by quickly recognizing early warning signs of deterioration in critically ill patients under close observation.
- Administered prescribed medications safely and effectively while closely monitoring potential side effects or adverse reactions.
- Enhanced teamwork within the telemetry unit through active participation in daily huddles, shift handoffs, and collaborative problem-solving sessions.
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
Telemetry Monitor Technician
SSM
07.2022 - 06.2024
- Improved workflow efficiency by maintaining up-to-date documentation on monitored patients, including rhythm strips and vital signs.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail when analyzing cardiac patterns for subtle yet significant changes that could indicate potential complications or emergencies.
- Maintained strict adherence to hospital policies and procedures related to confidentiality, infection control, and safety protocols during daily activities.
- Managed multiple priorities effectively, balancing surveillance of multiple patients while also addressing urgent issues as they arose.
Patient Care Technician
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
07.2017 - 07.2022
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
Patient Care Technician
SSM DePaul Hospital
07.2014 - 07.2017
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL05-2027
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate care
- End-of-life care
- Health promotion
- Ethical practice
- Tracheostomy care
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Airway management
- IV setup
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Accomplishments
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to [number of] patients in [type of] environment.
Rising Star Award (2024)
Won the SSM Rising Star Award in my first year of Nurseing. 3 Daisy Awards, 5 Bee Awards as a Care partner.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Long-Term Acute Care
Select Medical
01.2024 - Current
Telemetry Registered Nurse
SSM
06.2023 - Current
Telemetry Monitor Technician
SSM
07.2022 - 06.2024
Patient Care Technician
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
07.2017 - 07.2022
Patient Care Technician
SSM DePaul Hospital
07.2014 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
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