Kevin Smith, Rn, Ccrn-Cmc Email & Phone Number

Clovis, New Mexico, United States

Plains Regional Medical Center● Provided comprehensive and holistic nursing care to a rural patientpopulation in a 7-bed ICU of a 106-bed acute care hospital located in aregion federally designated as medically underserved.● Oversaw daily functioning of the unit, directing admissions, discharges,intra/interfacility transfers, and supervised nurses and ancillarynursing staff.● Created safe nursing assignments based on patient acuity, staff skilllevel… Show more Plains Regional Medical Center● Provided comprehensive and holistic nursing care to a rural patientpopulation in a 7-bed ICU of a 106-bed acute care hospital located in aregion federally designated as medically underserved.● Oversaw daily functioning of the unit, directing admissions, discharges,intra/interfacility transfers, and supervised nurses and ancillarynursing staff.● Created safe nursing assignments based on patient acuity, staff skilllevel, and available personnel.● Ensured that organizational and quality improvement goals wereconsistently met by performing chart audits, documenting daily censusand staffing levels, and conducting leadership rounds on all ICUpatients.● Advocated for progressive process and policy changes to enhance thepatient experience as a member of the HCAHPS ImprovementCommittee.● Cultivated professional development of new staff nurses and localnursing students in clinical rotations by serving as a preceptor andexpert clinical resource.● Supported other units in times of need, including the EmergencyDepartment, by floating and responding to Medical Emergency Teamand Code Blue activations as a skilled provider. Show less

North Bergen, New Jersey, United States

● Provided comprehensive and holistic nursing care to asocioeconomically and ethnically diverse patient population in thecritical care areas (progressive and intensive care units) of a 202-bedacute care teaching hospital located in the most densely populatedarea in the country.● Monitored patient condition, including physical signs/symptoms,cardiac rhythms, arterial line readings, and laboratory results, andupdated team members on changes in stability or… Show more ● Provided comprehensive and holistic nursing care to asocioeconomically and ethnically diverse patient population in thecritical care areas (progressive and intensive care units) of a 202-bedacute care teaching hospital located in the most densely populatedarea in the country.● Monitored patient condition, including physical signs/symptoms,cardiac rhythms, arterial line readings, and laboratory results, andupdated team members on changes in stability or acuity.● Collaborated with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other teammembers to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatmentwhile managing rapidly changing conditions.● Coordinated patient care between hospital departments to promoteefficient interdisciplinary operations.● Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences topractitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals, andidentifying potential barriers to care.● Supervised ancillary staff and delegated duties as appropriate.● Assumed charge nurse and preceptor roles as assigned. Show less

North Bergen, New Jersey, United States

Greater New York City Area

● Responded to emergency medical calls safely and promptly for adiverse urban population of ~ 71,000+.● Calmed and reassured patients and family members, enabling accurategathering of crucial information; e.g., allergies, current medications,pain levels, history of present illness/injury.● Communicated and collaborated with various public safety agenciesand medical staff to coordinate patient care and ensure safe transitionof care.● Leveraged… Show more ● Responded to emergency medical calls safely and promptly for adiverse urban population of ~ 71,000+.● Calmed and reassured patients and family members, enabling accurategathering of crucial information; e.g., allergies, current medications,pain levels, history of present illness/injury.● Communicated and collaborated with various public safety agenciesand medical staff to coordinate patient care and ensure safe transitionof care.● Leveraged comprehensive knowledge of pre-hospital emergency careto assess complex situations and implement established protocols toresuscitate and stabilize patients suffering from traumatic injuries,cardiac arrest, stroke, seizures, drug overdoses, hypoglycemia, andother conditions while on scene and en route to the appropriatehospital. Show less

Secaucus, Nj

Bachelor'S Of Science, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

In Progress

Associate Of Science - As, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Graduated summa cum laude Nursing program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Anaheim, CA Included 80 hour externship at a LabCorp Patient Service Center performing venipunctures and assisting with specimen processing

Emt-Basic

Jersey City, NJ 140 hour course in pre-hospital emergency care. Included patient assessment, basic airway management, bleeding control.