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Zykinya Smith

@zykinyasmith

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Supportive registered nurse with 4 years of clinical experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to provide compassionate care and grow professionally within a supportive healthcare team.

I am a dedicated and patient-oriented registered nurse with four years of clinical experience. My journey in nursing has been marked by a commitment to providing compassionate care and supporting patients through their healthcare journeys. I have honed my skills in various nursing roles, including preoperative nursing and OB/GYN nursing, where I have developed a strong ability to assess patients' physical, mental, and social health.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated my ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams, ensuring that patients receive the highest quality of care. My experience includes administering medications, providing IV therapy, and monitoring patients' recovery post-surgery. I pride myself on my strong interpersonal skills and my ability to communicate effectively with both patients and colleagues, fostering a supportive and efficient healthcare environment.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Preoperative Nursing

Current

Jack Hughston Hospital

Mar 2021 - Present (4 years 3 months)

Assessed patients' physical, mental, and social health, preparing them for surgery and ensuring all preoperative data was collected. Provided IV therapy, monitored for complications, and supervised patient recovery to ensure stability for discharge.

IV Therapy

OB/GYN Nursing

St Francis Emory Healthcare

Apr 2022 - Sep 2022 (5 months)

Provided comprehensive nursing care for women throughout all stages of pregnancy, including childbirth and the postpartum period. Focused on supporting maternal health and ensuring positive outcomes for both mother and baby.

Childbirth Support Maternal Health

Nurse Residency - OR Circulator

Upson Regional Medical Center

Jun 2020 - Nov 2020 (5 months)

Collaborated effectively with other healthcare professionals to meticulously plan, manage, and provide comprehensive patient care. Functioned as an OR Circulator, ensuring smooth surgical operations and patient safety.

OR Circulating Collaborative Care

Multi-Care Float Nurse Technician

St. Francis

Dec 2019 - May 2020 (5 months)

Assisted patients with activities of daily living, ensuring their comfort and well-being. Maintained proper infection control through diligent sanitation of patient care areas and reported any changes in patient condition to healthcare supervisors.

Patient Care