Cara Smith
Athens
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with over three years of experience delivering high-quality patient care in a 23-bed medical-surgical unit. Proficient in assessing, planning, and implementing patient care for a diverse patient population, including those with acute, chronic, and post-operative conditions. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, prioritizing patient needs, and managing multiple tasks in a dynamic healthcare environment. Skilled in the use of electronic health records (EHR). Strong communicator with a commitment to promoting patient safety, improving outcomes, and providing support to both patients and families.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Piedmont Eastside Medical Center
07.2021 - Current
- Deliver quality, patient-centered care in a 23-bed medical-surgical unit with 1:6 patient ratios.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to analyze patient data, evaluate diagnosis, and implement treatment plans based on symptoms, age, and mental health needs.
- Administer medications and blood, start and manage IV's, perform physical examinations of patients, and evaluate and document patient symptoms.
- Serve as Charge Nurse as-needed, overseeing unit operations, coordinating patient care, and providing leadership to nursing staff while ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to hospital policies and standards.
- Ensure compliance with infection prevention procedures and hospital safety guidelines.
- Educate patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, pain management techniques, and plan of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT02-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Athens Technical College
Athens, GA05-2021
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Clinical judgment
- Student precepting
- Wound care
- Teamwork
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - Georgia Board of Nursing, License #RN303287
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Piedmont Eastside Medical Center
07.2021 - Current
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - Georgia Board of Nursing, License #RN303287
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, American Heart Association
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Athens Technical College
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