Stephanie Smith Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Silver Spring, Maryland

· Collaborated with the interdisciplinary treatment team to deliver care to up to 52 subacute psychiatric patients on all shifts· Assisted management with administrative tasks such as maintaining material safety data sheets (MSDS) book, creating annual competencies for nursing staff, and helping to create and implement a new fall risk protocol· Planned and executed new healthy lifestyle psychoeducation group· Trained newly hired RNs to duties of all shifts· Conducted flu shot clinic for residents and staff with a facility high compliance rate

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

· Provided quality care to up to 10 patients including daily assessments, administration of medication, and implementation of treatment plans per doctors’ orders · Documented observations of patient behavior and status in the electronic medical record through EPIC. · Exercised effective judgment and calm demeanor when responding to psychiatric or medical emergencies to restore safety of patients and staff· Completed a yearlong Vizient/AACN nurse residency program along with an evidence-based project· Supervised staff and ensured implementation of unit safety protocols on 20 bed unit in the charge nurse role

Pittsburgh, Pa

· Maintained a safe and therapeutic milieu environment· Managed crisis situations utilizing positive approaches· Assisted patients with physical care and activities of daily living as needed· Provided direct mental health services by following behavior and treatment plans and documented in the medical record via CERNER