Mary Henry-Smith
Paget,Bermuda
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with extensive experience at King Edward Memorial Hospital, Bermuda Hospitals Board, showcasing clinical expertise in medical-surgical and mental health nursing. Excelled in leadership roles, significantly enhancing patient outcomes through quality improvement initiatives. Proficient in conflict resolution and team-building, demonstrating a strong ability to manage diverse patient populations and improve operational efficiency.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
King Edward Memorial Hospital, Bermuda Hospitals Board
01.2006 - Current
- Delivered primary nursing care to diverse patient populations across medical-surgical, outpatient, and inpatient settings
- Provided leadership as a nurse preceptor and mentor to new nurses and interns
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds and collaborated with community services for discharge planning
- Developed clinical guidelines and participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes
Registered Nurse, Palliative Care
Agape House, Bermuda
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Delivered end-of-life care, providing emotional and psychological support to patients and their families
Registered Nurse, Mental Health Unit
Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute, Bermuda Hospitals Board
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Delivered nursing care to patients with mental health conditions, providing psychological support and care coordination
- Assisted with patients' personal, financial, and behavioral needs
Community Psychiatric Nurse
St. Catherine Health Department, Jamaica
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Conducted community mental health clinics and home visits to monitor patient compliance
- Assessed and managed mental health cases referred by the judicial system
Nursing Supervisor
Spanish Town Hospital, Ministry of Health, Jamaica
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Managed staffing schedules, supervised nursing performance, and facilitated continuing education programs
- Coordinated patient flow and resolved conflicts in a high-pressure environment
Registered Nurse
Spanish Town Hospital, Ministry of Health, Jamaica
01.1998 - 01.2000
Accounting Clerk
Spanish Town Hospital, Ministry of Health, Jamaica
01.1992 - 01.1994
- Prepared payroll and budgets for hospital operations
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Nurse Executive Program
02.2025
Clinical Teaching and Supervision -
01.2004
Post-Basic Psychiatric Nursing Certification -
01.2003
Registered General Nursing Certification -
01.1997
Association of Accounting Technician Level 1 (AAT) -
01.1991
Skills
- Clinical expertise in medical-surgical and mental health nursing
- Proficient in developing and implementing quality improvement initiatives
- Strong leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Team-building abilities
- Skilled in budget management
- Health screening
- Precepting
- Chart updating
- Medical assessment
- Discharge coordination
- Operational efficiency
- Effective communicator
- Patient advocate
- Infection control measures
- Staff supervision
- Wound care
Certification
- RN License (ID available upon request)
- Stroke Nurse Certification (2020)
- Intravenous Nurse Certification
- DISC Assessment Workshop Certification
- Nurse Leadership Development Program (BHB)
Awards
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
- Golden Key International Honour Society
- The National Society for Leadership and Success
- Best Nursing Documentation (2000)
References
Available upon request.
Notable Skills
- Clinical expertise in medical-surgical and mental health nursing.
- Proficient in developing and implementing quality improvement initiatives.
- Strong leadership, conflict resolution, and team-building abilities.
- Skilled in budget management, variance analysis, and operational efficiency.
- Effective communicator and patient advocate.
Leadership And Contributions
- Newly elected member of the Bermuda Nursing Association (BNA) 2025
- Authored 'Guidelines for Managing Difficult Patients and Families' (2024)
- Assisted in the design and implementation of the 12-hour duty roster to improve staff efficiency
- Identified critical errors in clinical protocols, and recommended actionable solutions
- Assisted to develop and implement a paper-based Medication Administration Record (MAR) for emergency use.
- Chaired Unit-Based Team Building and Quality Safety Committees.
- Served as Shop Steward for the Bermuda Public Services Union (BPSU).
- Active volunteer in community health fairs and mental health awareness programs.
- Advocated for Northern Caribbean University (NCU) students to utilize Spanish Town Hospital as a teaching facility.
Timeline
Registered Nurse - King Edward Memorial Hospital, Bermuda Hospitals Board
01.2006 - Current
Registered Nurse, Palliative Care - Agape House, Bermuda
01.2005 - 01.2006
Registered Nurse, Mental Health Unit - Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute, Bermuda Hospitals Board
01.2004 - 01.2006
Community Psychiatric Nurse - St. Catherine Health Department, Jamaica
01.2003 - 01.2004
Nursing Supervisor - Spanish Town Hospital, Ministry of Health, Jamaica
01.2000 - 01.2004
Registered Nurse - Spanish Town Hospital, Ministry of Health, Jamaica
01.1998 - 01.2000
Accounting Clerk - Spanish Town Hospital, Ministry of Health, Jamaica
01.1992 - 01.1994
Walden University - Master of Science, Nursing, Nurse Executive Program
University of the West Indies - Clinical Teaching and Supervision,
Ministry of Health, Jamaica - Post-Basic Psychiatric Nursing Certification,
Kingston School of Nursing - Registered General Nursing Certification,
University of Technology (formerly College of Arts, Science & Technology) - Association of Accounting Technician Level 1 (AAT),
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