Shae Smith

Collaborated with the medical team to provide care for up to 600 inmate-patients, completing wound care, sick call assessments, intake screenings, and responding to daily medical and psychiatric emergencies.

Provided care for up to 40 long-term care residents, implementing cluster care and personalized routines to improve patient comfort and efficiency.

Managed milieu on acute adult and adolescent psychiatric units and an adult detox unit, de-escalating patients ages 13+ and providing medication education and aftercare resources.

Managed a caseload up to 25 patients including up to 10 active detoxers; completed detox assessments, admissions/discharges, medication passes, IV lab draws, and case management.

Cared for up to 8 stable rehab patients, managing IV medications, tube feeds, and central lines while participating in specialized stroke and brain injury programs.

Provided personalized care for up to 14 couplets per shift, performing urinary catheter and peripheral IV insertion/removal and conducting 24-hour newborn checks.

Empowered residents to achieve independence while assisting with activities of daily living and adapting rapidly to new work environments and patient loads as agency staff.

Performed basic patient care under RN delegation, monitored vitals, assisted in wound and fall prevention, mentored new CNAs, and contributed to quality improvement initiatives.

Completed an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing in May 2023 with clinical training in patient care and nursing skills.