John Smoot
@johnsmoot
Experienced nurse focused on patient triage, medication administration, and pre-/post-operative care.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I’m a nurse with hands-on clinical experience across outpatient and hospital settings, focused on safe patient care from intake through discharge. I’m especially effective in fast-paced workflows that require clear documentation and calm, patient-centered communication.
At Oak Street Health, I completed the “Return-to-Work process,” administered vaccines, and supported clinical decision-making through telephone triage. I also assisted with assessing patients and handling “Prior Authorizations for medications,” helping ensure timely access to needed treatment.
In perioperative and post-acute care roles, I performed both preop and postop assessments, started IVs, drew blood, and “accessed PACs.” I ensured patients were “ready to go to the OR preoperatively,” and discharged patients home postoperatively once they met criteria. I also administered “blood products and IV antibiotics” in alignment with approved care plans.
I’ve further supported emergency readiness as part of the “Harvey Team” during “cardiac/respiratory arrest.” My certifications include “BLS and ACLS” with PALS training, plus “Hemisphere stroke certification” and “Apex EKG certification,” reinforcing my ability to respond quickly and competently.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Return-to-Work Vaccination Nurse
Oak Street Health
Oct 2025 - Jan 2026 (3 months)
Completed return-to-work process tasks and administered vaccines as part of clinic care. Supported safe, organized immunization delivery for patients.
Triage & Prior Auth Nurse
Oak Street Health
Apr 2024 - Feb 2025 (10 months)
Assisted physicians by assessing patients through telephone triage and supported medication prior authorizations. Helped coordinate patient care to ensure timely evaluation and access to medications.
Pre/Post-Op Assessment Nurse
St. Francis Park
May 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 7 months)
Performed preoperative and postoperative patient assessments, including starting IVs, drawing blood, and accessing PACs. Ensured patients were ready for the OR, administered blood products and IV antibiotics, and discharged patients home when criteria were met.
Medication & IV Infusion Nurse
Alliance Healthcare Systems
Mar 2018 - Apr 2021 (3 years 1 month)
Administered oral, intramuscular, and subcutaneous medications, accessed IV sites, and infused approved IV fluids. Supported the Harvey team during cardiac or respiratory arrest and maintained BLS and ACLS certification.
Cardiac Arrest Response Nurse
Methodist South Hospital
Administered oral, intramuscular, and subcutaneous medications and accessed IV sites for approved IV fluid infusions. Served on the Harvey team responding to cardiac and respiratory arrest and maintained ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications.
Code Team Medication Nurse
Methodist Olive Branch Hospital
Administered oral, intramuscular, and subcutaneous medications and managed IV sites and approved IV fluid infusions. Served on the Harvey team during cardiac or respiratory arrest while maintaining Hemisphere stroke, Apex EKG, and BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Associate Degree in Nursing, Nursing
Earned an Associate Degree in Nursing from Northwest Mississippi Community College.
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