Christian Taylor Smith
Monroe,NC
Summary
Genuine, compassionate, and results-driven Registered Nurse with over 9 years of pediatric clinical experience seeking a Pediatric Nursing Supervisor position. Committed to delivering high-quality, family-centered care while mentoring nursing staff. Passionate about creating a safe, supportive environment that fosters growth and positive outcomes for children and their families.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE
MEDCENTER AIR-CHARLOTTE, NC
09.2022 - Current
- Provide professional nursing care through high-quality assessment, triage the extent of patient illness/injury and prioritize the needed care
- Stabilize neonatal and pediatric patients for transport including intubation, performing invasive procedures, and hemodynamically manage with vasopressors
- Administer medications, manage airways and perform life saving measures during flight/ in ambulance.
- Solve complex clinical challenges in high-stress, dynamic environment using protocols and critical thinking skills
- Collaborate closely with pilots, partners and hospital staff to ensure safe and effective patient care
- Adhere to all aviation safety protocols, HIPPA guidelines and clinical protocols
- Educate patients and family members on care provided and next steps upon transfer
REGISTERED NURSE
ATRIUM HEALTH RESOURCE TEAM- CHARLOTTE, NC
12.2019 - 09.2022
- Provided direct nursing care to assigned pediatric patients within various units across the system.
- Manage patients on high flow nasal cannula, ventilators, CPAP, etc.
- Obtain labs, administer immunizations, start IV’s
- Chart and review records using Epic
- Provide education to patients and families on patient care, medications, and discharge information
- Functioned as site lead for COVID-19 mobile testing sites and COVID-19 vaccine sites
- Obtained patient information, vital signs, triaged patients, conducted COVID-19 swab test, and ensured tests are tracked and logged
REGISTERED NURSE
ATRIUM UNION - MONROE, NC
08.2016 - 12.2019
- Provide direct nursing care to assigned pediatric patients with various medical diagnoses on a 12-bed general/ progressive unit
- Manage patients on high flow nasal cannula, continuous albuterol treatments and stabilizing patients for transport
- Obtain labs, administer immunizations, and start IV’s
- Provide education to patients and families regarding patient care, medications, and discharge information
REGISTERED NURSE
AUTUMN CARE OF MARSHVILLE- MARSHVILLE, NC
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Obtain vital signs, administer medications, tube feeds, and perform dressing changes
- Receive new residents to facility and perform thorough assessments
- Work closely with physicians to carry out and revise plan of care
CLINICAL ADJUNCT
SOUTH PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE - MONROE, NC
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Supervise clinical activities and working of all student nurses
- Prepare all student assignments and ensure compliance to course programs
- Coordinate with students and manage all communication and provide optimal level of training
- Train students to identify signs in patient status and clinical equipment malfunction to ensure achievement of all course objectives
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina05.2016
Affiliations
- AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CRITICAL-CARE NURSES (AACN)
- NORTH CAROLINA NURSES ASSOCIATION (NCNA)
Certification
- BLS/ACLS/PALS
- NEONATAL RESUSITATION PROGRAM
- NREMT/NC EMT/ SC EMT
- TNCC
- CERTIFIED PEDIATRIC NURSE (CPN)
- ICS/IS/NIMS (100, 200, 700, 800)
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE
MEDCENTER AIR-CHARLOTTE, NC
09.2022 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE
ATRIUM HEALTH RESOURCE TEAM- CHARLOTTE, NC
12.2019 - 09.2022
REGISTERED NURSE
AUTUMN CARE OF MARSHVILLE- MARSHVILLE, NC
08.2018 - 03.2019
CLINICAL ADJUNCT
SOUTH PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE - MONROE, NC
08.2018 - 03.2019
REGISTERED NURSE
ATRIUM UNION - MONROE, NC
08.2016 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
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