Heather Smith

• Administered medications and treatments while following facility protocols and safety standards.
• Assessed resident conditions and updated care plans based on clinical changes.
• Documented assessments, interventions, and resident responses in medical records accurately.
• Supervised nursing staff to maintain consistent patient care and shift coverage.

Delivered skilled nursing care to pediatric patient with tracheostomy and complex medical needs, ensuring comprehensive support for respiratory management and daily living activities.

Monitor respiratory status, maintain airway patency, perform tracheostomy care and suctioning. Assess vital signs, recognize changes in respiratory status, administer medications, and implement individualized plans of care. Collaborate with physicians, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to promote patient safety. Support optimal respiratory health and quality of life.

Completed comprehensive home health assessments to identify changes in patient condition and update care plans.

Administered medications and treatments while maintaining strict adherence to physician orders and safety protocols.

Documented patient status, interventions, and outcomes accurately within electronic health records.

• Delivered comprehensive med-surgical nursing care, monitoring patient status and responding promptly to clinical changes.
• Administered medications and IV therapies while maintaining accuracy and adherence to safety protocols.
• Coordinated interdisciplinary care plans with physicians, therapists, and support staff to support patient recovery.
• Documented assessments, interventions, and outcomes in electronic health records with consistency and precision.

Strong foundation in nursing theory, clinical practice, and evidenced based patient care. Developed skills in comprehensive patient assessment, medication administration, vital sign monitoring, infection prevention, and the management of acute and chronic health conditions. Gained clinical experience in medical-surgical nursing, pharmacology, maternal-child health, pediatric nursing, mental health, and community health. Developed critical thinking, clinical judgment, prioritization, patient advocacy, therapeutic communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills. Learned to develop and implement individualized plans of care, recognize changes in patient condition, respond to clinical emergencies, and provide patient and family education. Maintain accurate clinical documentation, prioritize patient care, and advocate for patients while adhering to nursing standards of practice, facility policies, and professional ethical guidelines.