Laura Smart
Greendale,IN
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Sun Behavioral Health and St. Elizabeth Physicians, demonstrating exceptional clinical judgment and compassion. Excelled in reducing medication errors, enhancing patient satisfaction through holistic care, and coordinating effective health management plans. Skilled in geriatric care and health promotion, consistently prioritizing patient needs and safety.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sun Behavioral Health
11.2022 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual n
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
RN Care Coordinator
St. Elizabeth Physicians
10.2019 - 11.2022
- Reviewed medications with patients to ensure accuracy to reduce medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Joined forces with multi-specialty groups for effective health management plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing Science
The Christ College of Nursing
Cincinnati, OHLPN - Nursing
Gateway Community And Technical College
Edgewood, KySkills
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Geriatric care
- Health promotion
- Community health
Certification
CPR and basic life support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sun Behavioral Health
11.2022 - Current
RN Care Coordinator
St. Elizabeth Physicians
10.2019 - 11.2022
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing Science
The Christ College of Nursing
LPN - Nursing
Gateway Community And Technical College
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