Lashuna Smith BSc RN
Hamilton
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care in a fast-paced acute environment. Proven to work well under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations offering conflict resolution skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Bermuda Hospitals Board
2021.11 - Current
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment.
- Educate patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provide direct patient care, stabilize patients, and determine next course of action.
- Monitor patients vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Collect blood, urine, and other laboratory specimens and prepare for lab testing.
- Communicate with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment
Registered Nurse
Herb Garden Seniors Residence
2023.12 - Current
- Streamlined medication administration processes, ensuring safe and accurate delivery of medications to patients.
- Provided high-quality wound care management, resulting in faster healing times for patients.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly for optimal results.
- Maintained accurate medical records, ensuring timely documentation of all pertinent information related to patient care activities.
- Consistently demonstrated strong clinical knowledge and skills, contributing to a reputation for nursing excellence within the facility.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Liaise with pharmacy for timely prescription orders, discarding of medications and refill medication packs
- Offer educational support to staff regarding new nursing innovations
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSc Adult Nursing
University of Nottingham
Nottingham England 06.2021
No Degree - Access To Nursing Diploma
Nottingham College
Nottingham England 06.2018
No Degree - GCSE Certification
Nottingham College
Nottingham England 06.2017
Skills
- Patient Examination
- Wound Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Pain management
- Documentation
- Medication and IV Administration
- Intake and Discharge
- Cardiac Monitors
Certification
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification, American Heart Foundation Aug 2023-Aug 2025
- Registered Nurse (Adult) General license, United Kingdom and Bermuda
- Mental Health First Aid (12 hours)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Herb Garden Seniors Residence
2023.12 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Bermuda Hospitals Board
2021.11 - Current
Bachelor of Science - BSc Adult Nursing
University of Nottingham
No Degree - Access To Nursing Diploma
Nottingham College
No Degree - GCSE Certification
Nottingham College
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification, American Heart Foundation Aug 2023-Aug 2025
- Registered Nurse (Adult) General license, United Kingdom and Bermuda
- Mental Health First Aid (12 hours)
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