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Courtney Smith

Frankford

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Brandywine Senior Living
06.2023 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

Care Manager

Brandywine Senior Living
07.2015 - 06.2023
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.

Mental Health Technician

SUN Behavioral
05.2019 - 11.2021
  • Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.
  • Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
  • Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician.
  • Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Collaborated closely with mental health professionals with treatment plan implementation.
  • Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
  • Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
  • Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
  • Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
  • Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
  • Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.

Front Desk/Medical Assistant

Bethany Primary Care
05.2018 - 05.2019
  • Processed medical insurance claims and payments.
  • Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
  • Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.
  • Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
  • Conducted patient intake interviews, recording and documenting relevant information.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
  • Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Delaware Technical And Community College - Owens
Georgetown, DE
05.2023

Indian River High School
Dagsboro, DE
05.2014

Skills

  • Vital Sign Monitoring
  • Supporting Personal Needs
  • Responding to Emergencies
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Mental Health Support
  • Maintaining Safety Standards
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
  • HIPAA Requirements
  • Physician Communication
  • Collecting Medical Samples
  • Clerical Support
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Intravenous Therapy
  • Wound Care
  • Long-Term Care

Certification

  • Nurse Aid Training - 7/21/2021
  • CPR/ First Aid Certified - 1/28/2023
  • Crisis Prevention Institute Training

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Brandywine Senior Living
06.2023 - Current

Mental Health Technician

SUN Behavioral
05.2019 - 11.2021

Front Desk/Medical Assistant

Bethany Primary Care
05.2018 - 05.2019

Care Manager

Brandywine Senior Living
07.2015 - 06.2023

Associate of Science - Nursing

Delaware Technical And Community College - Owens

Indian River High School

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