Paul Smith
Walland
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at WorkCare Inc., excelling in emergency response and patient assessments. Proven ability to deliver culturally-sensitive care while effectively communicating treatment plans. Skilled in infectious disease control and precepting, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through dedicated monitoring and advocacy. Committed to enhancing recovery through comprehensive education and support.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
WorkCare Inc.
10.2018 - Current
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, Self Care plan objectives, safe medication use, and injury management.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and employers to continue care consistency.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of occupational injuries and updated employer on employee recovery.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep client documentation updated.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
PPR Staffing Agency
09.2016 - 09.2018
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
University of Tennessee Medical Center
08.2014 - 09.2016
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville, TN05-2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
King University
Bristol, TN08-2018
Skills
- Infectious disease control
- Precepting
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Lab result interpretation
- Medical assessment
- Patient Check-ins
- Treatment Planning
- Patient assessments
- Emergency response
- Physical assessments
- SBAR communication
- Call triaging
Timeline
Registered Nurse
WorkCare Inc.
10.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
PPR Staffing Agency
09.2016 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
University of Tennessee Medical Center
08.2014 - 09.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pellissippi State Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
King University
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