Dakoda Smeltz
Lewistown
Summary
Registered Nursing with over six years of of experience in Emergency Medicine with extensive knowledge in acute patient care, rapid assessment, and critical interventions. Skilled in team collaboration, maintaining high standards, and adapting to changing needs. Known for strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Mount Nittany Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent patients.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Contributed to the creation of a positive work culture within the Emergency Department by actively participating in team-building activities, offering constructive feedback, celebrating successes, and fostering a sense of camaraderie among colleagues.
RN Patient Liaison
Geisinger
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Investigates, documents and resolves patient complaints and grievances per regulatory agency requirements and system standards through active listening of the patient experience, verifying facts, and collaborating with department leaders and administration.
- Use nursing education and critical thinking skills to promote problem-solving.
- Educated patient and families regarding feasible healthcare expectations.
- Consults and collaborates with Patient Safety, Risk Management, Legal Services, and necessary departments to communicate and investigate patient or designated representative concerns regarding quality of care, compensation requests, and concerns whereby an experience may pose potential risks to the organization.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Mount Nittany Medical Center
07.2018 - 05.2022
- Collaborate within a healthcare team to provide emergency care and improve patient outcomes
- Monitor ER patients, notifying appropriate physician or team member of declining patient condition based on critical thinking and judgment
- Use leadership skills to help improve patient triage procedure and wait times in the ER
- Listen to patient concerns about care, develop a timely solution based on hospital protocol
Registered Nurse - Travel Nurse
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Provided exceptional emergency care to victims of motor vehicle accidents, gunshot wounds, stabbings, falls, burns, and other traumatic injuries while maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
Registered Nurse - Teaching
Mount Nittany Medical Center
07.2018 - 09.2018
- Learned a new Meditech EMR system in one week
- Taught large groups healthcare providers Meditech EMR system
- Assisted with troubleshooting system or user errors when EMR system went live
- Developed communication skills and rapport with physicians, nurses, technicians and other healthcare system employees
- Assisted in training nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Valley View Retirement Community
05.2013 - 06.2014
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA05.2018
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Critical care experience
- Trauma nursing
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Emergency triage
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Trauma Nursing Core Training Course (TNCC)
- Basic Advanced Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- NIHSS Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Mount Nittany Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
RN Patient Liaison
Geisinger
06.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse - Travel Nurse
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
02.2022 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Mount Nittany Medical Center
07.2018 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse - Teaching
Mount Nittany Medical Center
07.2018 - 09.2018
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Valley View Retirement Community
05.2013 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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