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Justus Smith

Elk Grove

Summary

Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Travel RN-ER

Trustaff
09.2024 - Current
  • Provided critical support during medical emergencies, implementing appropriate interventions to stabilize patients' conditions.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care during travel assignments.
  • Maintained high-quality patient care standards by adhering to facility protocols, policies, and procedures.

Voluntary Time Off

NA
05.2024 - 09.2024

Voluntary time off to facilitate move to California.

Staff RN-ER

St. Thomas Rutherford
10.2023 - 05.2024
  • Promoted patient safety by adhering to infection control protocols and conducting regular health assessments.
  • Coordinated discharge planning in collaboration with case managers, social workers, and other support staff for optimal continuity of care after hospitalization.
  • Assisted physicians during procedures by preparing equipment, monitoring patient status, and ensuring sterile environments.
  • Advocated for the needs of patients within the healthcare system while maintaining confidentiality and respecting patients'' rights.

Travel RN-ER

Next Move Travel Nurses
06.2023 - 09.2023

Next Move Healthcare

  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Maintained high-quality patient care standards by adhering to facility protocols, policies, and procedures.

Voluntary Time Off

NA
03.2023 - 05.2023

Voluntary time off to care for sick family member

Travel RN-ER

Trustaff Travel Nurses
09.2022 - 03.2023
  • Trustaff Agency
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Travel RN-ER

Trustaff Travel Nurses
03.2021 - 09.2022
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
  • Adapted quickly to new environments, swiftly becoming familiar with facility-specific workflows and practices while maintaining a high level of performance.

Paramedic Coordinator

Motlow State Community College
07.2019 - 01.2021

Coordinated didactic, lababratory, and clinical courses For paramedic interns

Responsible for maintaining national accreditation

RN-Chest Pain Program Coordinator

St. Thomas Health
03.2018 - 07.2019

Maintaining JCAHO Chest Pain certification

Paramedic Program Coordinator

Fayetteville
01.2014 - 03.2018

Firefighter/Paramedic

Tullahoma Fire Dept.
02.2013 - 09.2016

Staff RN

Harton Regional Medical Center
10.2009 - 10.2011
  • Provided education on disease management, self-care techniques, and preventive measures to patients and families.
  • Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patients'' conditions promptly.
  • Delegated tasks to nursing assistants and support staff effectively, ensuring safe and efficient care delivery.
  • Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based practices and individualized care plans.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.

Education

Associates of Applied Science - Nursing -

Motlow State Community College
Tullahoma, TN
05.2009

Paramedic Licensure - Paramedicine -

American River College
Sacramento, CA
01.2002

Skills

  • Stroke Center facility experience
  • I/O insertion, trans-cutaneous pacing, TTM, Post Cardiac Arrest Care, Defibrillating
  • Starting/titrating pressor and sedation, conscious sedation
  • Assist with Chest Tube insertions, Bipap initiation and titration
  • Experience with Spinal Cord injuries
  • Drug OD, Psych Care experience
  • Cast application, assisting with closed fractures, nasal packing
  • PALS, BLS, ACLS
  • Other Certifications: NIHSS, TNCC
  • Proficient in Cerner & EPIC EMR charting

Timeline

Travel RN-ER

Trustaff
09.2024 - Current

Voluntary Time Off

NA
05.2024 - 09.2024

Staff RN-ER

St. Thomas Rutherford
10.2023 - 05.2024

Travel RN-ER

Next Move Travel Nurses
06.2023 - 09.2023

Voluntary Time Off

NA
03.2023 - 05.2023

Travel RN-ER

Trustaff Travel Nurses
09.2022 - 03.2023

Travel RN-ER

Trustaff Travel Nurses
03.2021 - 09.2022

Paramedic Coordinator

Motlow State Community College
07.2019 - 01.2021

RN-Chest Pain Program Coordinator

St. Thomas Health
03.2018 - 07.2019

Paramedic Program Coordinator

Fayetteville
01.2014 - 03.2018

Firefighter/Paramedic

Tullahoma Fire Dept.
02.2013 - 09.2016

Staff RN

Harton Regional Medical Center
10.2009 - 10.2011

Associates of Applied Science - Nursing -

Motlow State Community College

Paramedic Licensure - Paramedicine -

American River College
Justus Smith