Rebekah Smith
Evansville
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated RN with extensive experience in critical care at St. Vincent Evansville. Expert in patient assessment and medication management, demonstrating strong emotional intelligence and effective communication. Proven ability to enhance treatment strategies and deliver exceptional care in high-pressure environments, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Phone RN
Ascension Medical Group Cardiology
Evansville
11.2019 - Current
- Assisted in the management and education of patients with cardiovascular diseases, specializing in heart failure, and ensuring effective care and treatment.
- Communicated with insurance companies and submitted prior authorizations to ensure coverage of the patient's medications.
- Collaborated closely with physicians and other healthcare team members, both in the clinic and in the hospital setting, to provide excellent patient care.
Surgical/Trauma ICU RN
St. Vincent Evansville
Evansville
08.2018 - 11.2019
- Provided exceptional care to 2-3 high-acuity patients needing complex care, such as ventilator management, multiple IV medications and drips, extensive wound care, and rehabilitation.
- Observed and reported the patient's condition, progress, and medication side effects.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies.
Travel RN
Gen. Healthcare Res. and Med. Staffing Solutions
Plymouth Meeting, PA and Evansville, IN
03.2017 - 08.2018
- Successfully integrated into four different critical care units with limited orientation, while safely caring for critical patients, and adapting to an unfamiliar EHR.
- Offered availability and flexibility to fill in scheduling holes.
- Maintained a high level of personal accountability.
Surgical ICU RN
University of Maryland Medical Center
Baltimore
06.2016 - 01.2017
- Provided compassionate, quality care to patients suffering from major surgeries, recent organ transplants, or debilitating medical conditions in a critical care setting.
- Assisted physicians with complex bedside procedures.
- Educated families about patient conditions, and provide support as needed.
Surgical/Trauma ICU RN
St. Mary's Medical Center
Evansville
12.2014 - 05.2016
- Provided compassionate, quality care to patients suffering from severe traumas, major surgeries, or debilitating medical conditions in a critical care setting.
- Managed life support equipment.
- Assessed patient's condition and administered medication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN2014
Bachelor of Science - Health Services
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN2013
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication management
- Advanced life support
- Electronic health records
- Critical care protocols
- Healthcare collaboration
- Effective communication
- Care coordination
- Problem solving
- Emotional intelligence
- Attention to detail
References
Kendra Grimm, BSN RN
- kendra.grimm@ascension.org
Kara McDonald, BSN RN
- kmcdonald@ascension.org
Katelyn Behrman, ACNP
- katelyn.behrman@ascension.org
Dr. Suneetha Venkatapuram, MD
- suneetha.venkatapuram@ascension.org
Timeline
Phone RN
Ascension Medical Group Cardiology
11.2019 - Current
Surgical/Trauma ICU RN
St. Vincent Evansville
08.2018 - 11.2019
Travel RN
Gen. Healthcare Res. and Med. Staffing Solutions
03.2017 - 08.2018
Surgical ICU RN
University of Maryland Medical Center
06.2016 - 01.2017
Surgical/Trauma ICU RN
St. Mary's Medical Center
12.2014 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Indiana
Bachelor of Science - Health Services
University of Southern Indiana