Rachel R. Smith, R.N.

2324 N.W. 45th Ave Fort Lauderdale, FL 33214954.555.5555

Licensed Registered Nurse

“A nurse is compassion in scrubs.”- Lexie Saige

Dedicated and Patient-Focused Registered Nursing Professional offering comprehensive experience within reputable hospital settings. Meticulous regard for detail and accuracy with strong follow-through and administrative skills. Maintain composure, and make decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. Interface seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, pharmacists, patients and visiting families. Resourceful in perceiving and resolving problems. Clear communicator, both written and oral. Without fail, projects a polished, positive and professional demeanor.

Recognized by Empire Hospital as Overall 2008 Brightest Star Employee!

Value Added Areas of Expertise

Confidentiality Assurance

Diagnosis/Treatment Care Planning

Records Control/Progress Reports

IV Maintenance

Physical Assessments

Admissions and Discharges

Vital Signs

Infection Control

Direct Patient Care

Charting/Patient Documentation

Medical Documentation

Biohazardous Disposal

OBRA/Regulatory Standards

Patient/Family Communication

Select Comments about Rachel Smith

“Rachel takes that extra step to make sure her patients feel comfortable…Rachel demonstrates professionalism, compassion, and highest level of Quality Care.”- R.L., Regional Vice President ofHospital Administration

“Without Nurse Smith, I am not sure my mother would have survived. She treated my mother as if she were hers…unprecedented health care is what Nurse Smith delivered…thank you.”- Candice King, patient daughter

“Rachel exceeds expectations…meticulous…highly regarded by peers as exceptional leader.”

-Select comments from 2009 Performance Appraisal Review

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Registered Nurse- Medical/Surgical/Orthopedic Floor2000 to Present

Empire Center Hospital, Delray Beach, FL

Career Progression:

Registered Nurse 2005- Present

Patient Care Associate 2000-2005

Recruited to provide top notch medical care to those in need including, but not limited to post op patients, orthopedic (CPM Machine/Buck Traction), OBGYN, sickle cell, SWAT/wound care/V.A.C., and thyroid. Monitor vital signs, assess change in status, assist with central line placement, incisions and drainage, pass medications, provide personal care and change non-sterile dressings. Utilize assessment skills to identify changes in patient's status and communicate observations to medical personnel. Apply direct skilled nursing procedures, including tube feedings, peripheral intravenous therapy, and venipunctures.

Interact daily with a variety of personnel including physicians, radiology technologists, other medical staff and patients; directly assisted physicians in performing invasive and non-invasive procedures.

Assistwith all post-op exams.

Providedirect nursing care to acutely ill patients on the medical-surgical unit.

Recognized for exceptional level of care to critically ill medical and trauma patients.

Play an integral role in reporting patient changes in condition and symptoms to physicians.

Mentor up to six nursing students per year.

Provided direct patient care for the Gyn-Oncology Unit serving women with cancer and related illnesses, assisted in chemotherapy care, performed catheterizations and wound care, administered medications, and monitored IV fluids.

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Rachel R. Smith, R.N.

2324 N.W. 45th Ave  Fort Lauderdale, FL 33214  954.555.5555 

Certified Medical Associate1990 to 1999

Dr. Andrew Lipshitz, Miami, FL

Assisted medical personnel in the planning, evaluation, and delivery of patient care including inpatient care, outpatient care, emergency services, and disaster preparedness.

Prepped patients for x-rays (measured and recorded FSAP, and lumbar lateral measurements), processed x-rays and prepared envelopes.

Recorded doctor's initial and comparative examinations on cerpics cards.

Performed initial assessments, charting, and ordering of lab work and/or x-rays as necessary.

Maintained medical records, thorough and accurate in completion of reports and patient documentation.

Daily Practices:

Electrocardiogram

X-rays

Holter Monitors

Pulmonary Function Test

Injections

Microscopic Urine Tests

Autoclaving

Glucose/Lipid/Theophylline

Phlebotomy/Urine/Cultures

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, R.N. Program2005

Acme Community College, Deerfield Beach, FL

GPA: 4.0

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/TRAINING

  • Nursing Practices
  • Emergency ResponseProcedures
  • Conflict and Resolution in Patient Care

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

•# RNXXXXXXX, Licensed Registered Nurse, State of Florida

•CPR

AWARDS/RECOGNITION

•2009 Brightest Star- Imperial Treatment to our patient and their families, Empire Center Hospital

•2008 Certificate of Appreciation- Fort Lauderdale, Stingraysfor Outstanding Work in the Health Care Industry*One of twenty nurses selected in the district for this award.

•2007 Shining Star- Empire Center Hospital

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

• Mentor- A Day as a Nurse

Empire Center Hospital, Delray Beach, FL - Nurses' Week

• Volunteer

Empire Center Hospital, Delray Beach, FL - Ground Breaking Ceremony

• Volunteer

Empire Center Hospital Delray Beach, FL - Buddy Program/Clinical Coach

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

  • National Nursing Organization- NNO
  • ABC County Nurse Association- ABCCNA
  • Health Professionals of America- HPA