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Mercedee Smith

Upper Marlboro

Summary

DAISY Award 5-star nurse recipient, with acute care experience. Experience in emergency, dialysis, and case management nursing. Detail oriented with proven ability to assess and respond to various situations. Impeccable task management skills. Passionate about comprehensive patient care. Dedicated to ensuring patient satisfaction and streamlining safety protocols.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Adventist HealthCare
02.2024 - Current
  • Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
  • Assessed patient condition and developed individualized care plans.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
  • Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
  • Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.

Remote Triage Nurse

Kaiser Permanente
07.2023 - Current
  • Assessed patients' health condition and determined the level of care needed.
  • Provided initial patient screening, evaluation, and assessment in acute care setting.
  • Identified symptoms, gathered medical history, and documented patient information accurately.
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
  • Advocated for the needs of both patients and nursing staff, leading to improved working conditions and better overall outcomes.
  • Implemented quality improvement initiatives that reduced medication errors and improved patient safety measures.

Travel Nurse, Emergency Department

Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital
10.2022 - 06.2023
  • Assessed and evaluated patients' medical condition and developed treatment plan.
  • Provided emergency medical services, including triage, resuscitation, stabilization and transport of critically ill or injured patients.
  • Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and performed other nursing interventions as needed.
  • Performed laboratory procedures such as blood draws, EKGs and urine analysis.

Travel Nurse, Emergency Department

Holy Cross Hospital
02.2022 - 09.2022
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to develop patient care plans.
  • Assessed and evaluated patients' medical condition and developed treatment plan.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments provided and progress notes in electronic medical record system.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while providing quality care to patients in fast-paced environment.

Emergency Department RN

University of Maryland Capitol Region
10.2020 - 01.2023
  • Assessed, monitored and documented patients' vital signs.
  • Provided direct patient care utilizing the nursing process.
  • Performed initial and ongoing assessments of patient needs.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare providers to deliver comprehensive patient care.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Bowie State University- School of Nursing
Bowie, MD

Skills

  • Emergency triage
  • Trauma care
  • Charge Nurse
  • Preceptor
  • IV insertion
  • Infection Control
  • Emergency Care
  • Patient Stabilization
  • Cultural competence
  • Pediatric Care
  • Staff Supervision
  • Evidence-based nursing
  • Work Planning and Prioritization

Certification

Registered Nurse (RN) Compact License #R245779 – Maryland Valid Until May 2025

Registered Nurse (RN) Compact License #RN500019515 – District of Columbia Valid Until June 2026

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association Valid Until January 2026

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – American Heart Association Valid Until January 2026

Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association Valid Until January 2026

National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) Valid Until January 2025

Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated

Timeline

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Adventist HealthCare
02.2024 - Current

Remote Triage Nurse

Kaiser Permanente
07.2023 - Current

Travel Nurse, Emergency Department

Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital
10.2022 - 06.2023

Travel Nurse, Emergency Department

Holy Cross Hospital
02.2022 - 09.2022

Emergency Department RN

University of Maryland Capitol Region
10.2020 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Bowie State University- School of Nursing

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