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Andrew Smith

287 Custer Street, Hopewell, PA 00000
[email protected]
(000) 000-0000

Professional Summary

Passionate, adaptable, patient-focused Registered Nurse equipped with a diploma and extensive certifications in emergency services.  Over 5 years of experience gained through clinical rotations at some of the top hospitals in Kenya. Strong ability to articulate all components of an organizations continuum of care and ensure best possible outcomes.  Dedicated and loyal team player avid about providing high-levels of care to diverse populations.

Employment history

Clinical Nurse, Herman, McCullough and Vandervort. Nedfort, California
Mar. 2020 – Present
  • Implementation of International Patient Safety goals and standards as per Joint Commission of Accreditation
  • Conception, analysis and enactment and coordination of infection control programmes at the hospital; advising or consulting with specified personnel about necessary precautions
  • Participation in Quality assurance and continued improvement strategies for quality patient care and outcomes
  • Establishing work schedules and assignments for staff, according to workload, space and equipment availability.
  • Performing physical examinations, making tentative diagnoses, and treating patients admitted at the facility 
  • Instructing individuals, families, or other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, and developing health improvement programs.
  • Triaging, monitoring, recording, and report symptoms or changes in patients’ conditions and prioritising care accordingly.
  • Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s condition.
  • Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit.
  • participation in nursing audits and research activities

Part-time Nurse, Hickle-Ondricka. Port Jodyfurt, Wyoming
Jul. 2016 – Oct. 2016
  • Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
  • Work with individuals, groups, or families to plan or implement programs designed to improve the overall health of communities.
  • Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.
  • Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s condition.
  • Record patients’ medical information and vital signs.
  • Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients’ conditions.

Clinical Nurse, Hickle, McDermott and Von. Remonatown, Maryland
Jan. 2016 – May. 2016
  • Record patients’ medical information and vital signs.
  • Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
  • Inform physician of patient’s condition during anesthesia.
  • Observe nurses and visit patients to ensure proper nur
  • Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.
  • Provide health care, first aid, immunizations, or assistance in convalescence or rehabilitation in locations such as schools, hospitals, or industry.
  • Refer students or patients to specialized health resources or community agencies furnishing assistance.
  • Engage in research activities related to nursing.

Education

Eastern Idaho Institute, Markusberg, Vermont
High School Diploma, Registered Community Health Nurse, Sep. 2013

Western Turner Institute, Towneton, Wisconsin
High School Diploma, Information Technology, May. 2008

Languages

English
Fluent

Swahili
Native speaker

Skills

Health Education
Experienced

Infection Control and Prevention
Expert

Quality Assurance
Experienced

Computer Literacy
Experienced

Clinical SKills (History Taking, Physical Examination)
Expert

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Andrew Smith

287 Custer Street, Hopewell, PA 00000
[email protected]
(000) 000-0000

Professional Summary

I am a qualified, competent and experienced registered nurse from Bhutan, currently pursuing master of counselling at Murdoch University. I have great experience working in the Aged Care centres namely The Grace Garden Aged Care and Twin Park Aged Care Centre  in Victoria while I was studying at La Trobe University. The residents whom I took care of had a high regard regarding my caring attitude and skills and I am very much confident that I can really perform to the expectation of your facility.

Employment history

Clinical Nurse, Jakubowski-Feest. Isaiasfurt, Iowa
Aug. 2017 – Sep. 2017
Provide direct patient care to patients presenting to emergency department.
Conduct regular CME for the nursing colleagues
Assist nursing superintendent in developing standard operating procedures (SOP) for the nurses.
Coordinate with other departments in the continuity of care to the emergency patients.
Supervise and mentored the junior nursing staff and nursing students
Participated in small scale research conducted within the emergency department

UNV- Nurse, Hoppe LLC. Lethaton, Arizona
Feb. 2014 – May. 2014
Assess the patients presenting to the UN clinic, provide nursing care and make necessary referral to the medical officers. 
Provide health education regarding preventive and promotive of major illness while in south sudan to the international staff 
Conduct medical induction program for the newly joining international staff including military personals.
Carry on vaccination program for the international UN staff.
Attend to medical emergency calls and escort the patients while being referred to higher centres like in Nairobi and Uganda.
Trained the local nursing staff and ambulance drivers in First-Aid, BLS and body mechanics.
Coordinate with security personnels while attending to medical emergency calls.
Developed checklist for ambulance, dispensary room and observation room.
Maintained the daily stock intake and utilisation register

Chief Nurse, Emergency Department, Little, Bailey and Hartmann. Davisstad, Montana
Jan. 2011 – Apr. 2011
Looked after the day to day functioning of the emergency department
Provide direct patient care to patients presenting to emergency department.
Conduct regular CME for the nursing colleagues
Initiated Triage System in the emergency department
Developed nursing protocols and guidelines
Assist nursing superintendent in developing standard operating procedures (SOP) for the nurses.
Coordinate with other departments in the continuity of care to the emergency patients.
Supervise, mentored and evaluated the junior nursing staff and nursing students
Participated in small scale research conducted within the emergency department
Coordinate with police and forensic department in dealing with medico-legal cases.
Participate in hospital development and coordination meetings.

Postgraduate Nursing Student, Toy, Turner and Rempel. South Yun, Tennessee
Jun. 2005 – Aug. 2005
Assess patients presenting to emergency and trauma centre and provide timely nursing care
Maintain proper documentation
Carry on advanced nursing procedures
Learned about the over all emergency department set up and working process.
Participated in regula CMEs conducted within the department as well as the whole hospital in general.
Coordinated with other departments regarding the continuity of care for the patients.

Education

East Williamson, Simonisshire, Oregon
Master of Nursing Science, Nursing, Apr. 2007

Northern Rohan Academy, Marikobury, Maine
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Nursing, May. 2001

Southern Ohio Academy, Refugioborough, Delaware
Year 12 (Science), Science, Mar. 1996

Skills

Taking care of elderly persons
Expert

using patient transfer equipments
Expert

carrying out individual care plan
Expert

Transferring techniques and body mechanic
Expert

Oxygen therapy and IV cannulation
Expert

Basic life support skills
Expert

Using of Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Expert

Advanced Cardiac Life support skills
Expert

clinical nurse

  • As an Authorized Mental Health Practitioner for Qld Health, I am able to assess and place mentally unwell people who are deemed to be at risk to themselves or others, under the Mental Health Act.
  • Preceptor to nursing students.

clinical nurse

  • Involved in the creation of a CSCF Level 3 Neonatal Nursery within the existing hospital.
  • Ensured all policies, procedures and guidelines were in place to ensure patient and staff safety.
  • Recruited and trained appropriate staff.
  • Self orientated to Paediatrics to broaden my clinical skill set.
  • Facilitate care to any newborn requiring treatment eg, stabilisation for transport, feeding, hypoglycaemia, thermoregulation.

clinical nurse

  • Conducted clinical analysis and provided strategic standardization guidance to support medical device & drug administration consumable sales.  
  • Provided training and clinical support for critical care monitoring devices. 
  • Provided training and clinical support for medical devices and drug administration consumables.
  • Effectively engaged and built customer relationships to support customers and sales team.

clinical nurse

  • l Acted as charge nurse on Neonatal Incubation Centre Unit(NICU).
  • l Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants.
  • l Liaised between patients and doctors to ensure patient understanding of treatment plans.
  • l Completed clinical rotations
  • l accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

clinical nurse

  • Triage Duties: Assessment and risk assessment of people who present in crisis to E.D or to the clinic. Completing phone triages or rapid assessments from referrals received from G.Ps and other services.
  • Case Management of up to 25 clients with moderate to severe mental illnesses.
  • Providing an outreach service once a week to two local communities.
  • Working within a Multi-Disciplinary Team.
  • Liaising with other Community Services in order to meet the psychological, medical, forensic, and social aspects of the client in order to promote recovery and mental health well-being.
  • Liaising with family and Carer’s – keeping them informed of treatment and care, and including them in any decision making.
  • Offering Indigenous clients support and engagement with an Aboriginal Health Worker.

clinical nurse

  • Provided counseling to patients and families and referred patients to other treatment facilities.
  • Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
  • Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge. 
  • Perform care for a variety of medical-surgical patients by utilizing the nursing process: assesses, plans, provides & evaluates nursing care, and appropriately delegates task to other team members such as nursing assistants.

clinical nurse

  • Discharge Planning.
  • Assistant preceptor to nursing students
  • Participate in professional development activities including  continuing education activities by attending work shops (e.g Trauma) and utilising websites such as MHPOD, South West Learning Online, The Australian College of mental Health Nurses, as well as the University of Western Sydney.
  • Clinical resource and support for hospital staff and other service providers. 

clinical nurse

  • Performed initial patient assessments and worked with physicians to plan, implement, and evaluate plans of care for patients of all ages; manage average caseload of 8 patients. 
  • Record patient medical history, vital statistics, and test results in electronic and physical medical record. 
  • Observe patients and actualize nursing interventions to expedite healing and recovery after surgery. 
  • Utilize clinical expertise to remove sutures, administer medications, administer IV therapy, test glucose levels, perform venipuncture, and provide wound care. 
  • Provide comprehensive instruction on discharge plans to sustain continuity of care upon discharge and drive recovery goals. 
  • Identify opportunities for improvement in procedures, unit activities, and treatment. 

clinical nurse (intake officer)

  • Intake, Assessment and Intake review of a child, adult or older person as per South West Hospital and Health Service Procedure.
  • Evaluation of the consumers presenting symptoms and behavior to formulate a provisional diagnoses. 
  • Educate or provide information to consumers and family members about mental health conditions, prevention, medications, or treatment plans.
  • Clear documentation of a consumers’  mental health history as well as medical and psychological histories, physical assessment results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, or outcomes.
  • Collaborate and discuss with multidisciplinary team members, including psychiatrists, psychologists, occupational therapists and nursing staff, to develop, implement, or recommend treatment plans for consumers who are referred to the service.
  • Referral of consumers requiring more specialized or complex treatment to appropriate service provider. 
  • Administer medications including those administered by injection when required.

clinical nurse/acting clinical nurse consultant

  • Admission of Juveniles to Corrective Services Care.
  • Assessment, Psychiatric Evaluation, Suicide Risk Management.
  • Sexual Health Management and Education of Juveniles.
  • Liaison with Multi-disciplinary Health Care Team.
  • Liaison with Governing Bodies from Corrective Services, Queensland Police Services, Department of Child and Family Health.
  • Administration and on-going Management of Medication and Immunisation and Dental Care.
  • Identification of at Risk Juveniles and Management of Drug Dependency, Acute and Chronic Illnesses, including Sexual Diseases.

clinical nurse

  • Detected and responded to adverse drug reactions, with special attention to vulnerable populations such as pregnant and lactating women, and older adults.
  • Maintained complete and detailed records of patients’ health care plans and prognoses.
  • Read current literature, talked with colleagues, and participatd in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in nursing.
  • Scheduled follow-up visits to monitor patients or evaluate health or illness care.

clinical nurse

  • Over 5 years of experience in critical care, with specialty in neuro intensive care and acute stroke care. Medical progressive/ICU stepdown. 
  • Primary Stroke Center with subsequent acute stroke patient experience. TPA/neuroendovascular/mechanical thrombectomy/neurointervention/aneurysm rupture/neurosurgery/craniotomy/craniectomy/EVD/spinal surgery.
  • Ventilator management, invasive hemodynamic monitoring (arterial lines, CVP monitoring, ICP monitoring)
  • Charge RN. Assure proper patient placement and staffing. Stroke RRT team leader. NIHSS certified.
  • Stroke RRT team; respond to all inpatient strokes and consult with neurology/neurointervention for further management.

clinical nurse

  • Communicated goals, plans and progress to parents or guardians.
  • Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
  • Performed lab tests and communicated results.
  • Analyzed patient responses to medications, therapies and variances in plans of care.

clinical nurse

  • Worked with doctors to design specialized plans for patients after treatments. 
  • Performed pregnancy tests and sent specimens for laboratory testing.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
  • Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
  • Maintained good communication between department heads and medical staff  by attending board meetings 
  • Took and recorded patients’ temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
  • Certified that equipment and supplies were properly maintained for quality patient care and safety.

clinical nurse

  • Provided total quality nursing care to patients within an acute care Unit.  Adeptly handling all aspects of treatment of up to 5 patients.
  • Administered medications and treatment programs for ventilator dependent nations and those monitored by telemetry.
  • Assess individual treatment plans , record pertinent medical information to ensure safety protocols with regulatory compliance.
  •  Primary care assessment and evaluation of stroke patient with demonstration of through neurological assessment.
  •  Managed care of post-operative patients through discharge.
  • Transcribing physician orders and updating healthcare team about patient healthcare status.
  • Monitoring telemetry and evaluating cardiac rhythms performing interventions as needed.

clinical nurse (perioperative)

  • Provide quality care and psychological support to patients during their journey through the peri operative department.  
  • Manage resources to ensure waste is avoided.
  • Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of nursing and support personel.
  • Effectively communicate with surgeons, anaesthetists and other members of the multidisciplinary team to plan the best care management for each patient.      
  • Be an effective advocate for patients ensuring all documentation is accurate and complete prior to the commencement of surgery.

clinical nurse

  • Adhere to ISO standards and procedures of management.
  • Perform immediate care for emergency cases and tasked to inform security to prepare the ambulance if necessary.
  • Primary assess and evaluate the patient condition for the doctor’s check-up and/or follow-up. 
  • Perform doctor’s order including but not limited to dispensing medication, wound care, needle insertion, dressing removal, and nebulization therapy.
  • Creates health and safety awareness among employees, monitor vital signs of all passenger train personnel and promote occupational safety protocols.
  • Plan budgets for quarterly supply of medications, equipment and services.
  • Identify case issues and evidence needed of accidents. Properly filing them for legal evaluation.

clinical nurse

  • Facilitated community outreach efforts (Malaria prevention).
  • l Implemented activities addressing healthy development of children with a focus on malnutrition.
  • l Did youth friendly service educating youngsters about reproductive health issues.
  • Collect samples, such as blood, urine, or sputum from patients.

senior clinical nurse

  • Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or doctors’ instructions to patients.
  • Assist doctors examine and treat patients.
  • Maintain records of patient care, condition and progress.
  • Provide basic patient care or treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds.

clinical nurse

  • Co-ordinate patient allocation.
  • Delegate patient work loads appropriately in accordance to staff skill mix.
  • Support and manage ward activity.
  • Assess the needs of individuals and families to identify potential health or safety problems.
  • Provide education and resources to patients and families.
  • Advocate for nursing staff, patients and families
  • Prepare and administer medications as directed by the treating team.

clinical nurse

  • Order, perform, or interpret the results of diagnostic tests such as complete blood counts (CBCs), electrocardiograms (EKGs), and radiographs 
  • Excellent experience in providing training on Adolescent Reproductive Health for the school society and trained on family planning logistic management, counseling and service provision. 
  • Supervising routine immunization and campaigns; and coordinate outbreak response sub-team
  • participation in nursing audits and research activities

clinical nurse

  • Implementation of International Patient Safety goals and standards as per Joint Commission of Accreditation
  • Conception, analysis and enactment and coordination of infection control programmes at the hospital; advising or consulting with specified personnel about necessary precautions
  • Participation in Quality assurance and continued improvement strategies for quality patient care and outcomes
  • Establishing work schedules and assignments for staff, according to workload, space and equipment availability.
  • Performing physical examinations, making tentative diagnoses, and treating patients admitted at the facility 
  • Instructing individuals, families, or other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, and developing health improvement programs.
  • Triaging, monitoring, recording, and report symptoms or changes in patients’ conditions and prioritising care accordingly.