Miriah Smith
Corapeake,NC
Summary
Highly accomplished Nursing Leader eager to contribute 15+ years of professional experience in Case Management, Utilization Review, and Regulatory Compliance toward maximizing a top employer's success. Strategically prioritize, coordinate, and manage multiple projects to optimize productivity and efficiency. Dynamic communication and interpersonal relation skills with a continual commitment to working collaboratively with healthcare teams to achieve cost-effective and high-quality patient care goals. Motivating, hands-on leader experienced in building, training, and directing high-performance teams. High level of professional integrity instrumental for maintaining confidential records, files, and documents.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Clinical Coordinator
Bon Secours ER
Suffolk,VA
01.2025 - Current
- Clinical Leadership: Acts as the lead and resource person for the ER nursing team, providing direct patient care when needed and mentoring staff
- Staff Supervision: Assign, schedules, and manages nursing staff; ensures adequate nurse-to-patient ratios; and supports staffing under the direction of the Clinical Manager or Administrative Director
- Patient Care Coordination: Prioritizes, delegates, and evaluates patient care; works with interdisciplinary teams to solve unit and system issues
- Process Improvement: Participates in activities to improve hospital and unit processes, including patient flow optimization
- Education & Training: Assists in developing and delivering staff education programs, recognizing training needs, and supporting professional development
- Performance Evaluation: Provides input into staff performance appraisals and participates in performance reviews
- Policy & Compliance: Helps develop and implement nursing policies and procedures; ensures compliance with regulatory standards
- Interdepartmental Liaison: Communicates with other hospital departments, patients, and families to coordinate care
- Developed strategic initiatives aimed at improving overall patient satisfaction scores.
- Worked closely with clinic administrators to maintain a safe, clean and well-organized environment in which patients could receive care.
Travel Nurse (ICU)
ECU Health
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Provide expert, compassionate care in the ICU, supporting critically ill patients with acute and chronic conditions
- Perform advanced assessments, interventions, and monitoring of vital signs for patients in critical condition, ensuring rapid response to life-threatening changes
- Monitor and evaluate patient responses to treatments, documenting care accurately for continuity and compliance
- Ensure a safe, effective care environment by following hospital and industry standards for infection control, patient safety, and clinical excellence
- Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
Travel Nurse (ICU / Critical Care)
Riverside Regional Medical Center
Newport News, VA
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Provided high-quality, patient-centered care in the ICU, specializing in critical care for patients with life-threatening conditions
- Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective patient care, including physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare providers
- Adapted quickly to new clinical settings, following hospital protocols, policies, and best practices in a variety of environments
- Maintained a flexible approach in high-pressure situations, ensuring optimal care under demanding conditions
ICU Nurse
Sentara Obici Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Closely monitored patient vital signs and reported signs of concern or abnormal findings among respiratory and cardiac readings to the physician as necessary
- Safely administered various forms of medication and infusion therapy including antibiotics, IV fluids, and electrolytes to patients in accordance with protocols, procedures, and guidelines
- Properly educated patients and families about conditions, treatment options, and discharge plans
- Actively assisted physicians with performing procedures, treatment, examinations, and emergency response
- Maintained accurate and updated records of patient conditions, care, and changes during shift
- Worked collaboratively with a cross-functional healthcare teams and treating physicians in achieving high-quality patient care objectives and positive outcomes
- Proactively identified and addressed the condition of patients by ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests
Case Manager
Community Hospice
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Coordinated, planned, and managed a weekly caseload of 35 hospice patients throughout NC communities
- Conducted assessments of patients to ensure optimal comfort and care during final phases of palliative care
- Provided education and guidance to families, caregivers, and others in wound care, patient comfort, personal care, and medication administration for higher quality of family autonomy throughout late weeks of patient life
- Utilized EMR system to manage information and documentation related to patient care including vitals, fluids, nutrition, medications, and disease progression
- Recruited qualified talent that met position requirements and goals
Director of Nursing LPN/Unit Manager
Accordius Health & Rehab
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Effectively managed, motivated, and coached a high-performance team of nursing staff
- Guaranteed department expenses adhered to strict budgetary constraints
- Skillfully developed and implemented patient care goals for driving increases in health, wellness, and recovery
- Maintained a high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive records, information, and data
- Offered the necessary resources, training, and onboarding for new nursing staff to succeed in meeting high-quality patient care objectives
- Remained in constant contact with doctors, patients, and families to communicate patient health updates
- Administer medications, Monitor for changes in clinical status of residents
Surgical Coordinator
01.2005 - 01.2014
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Grand Canyon University
Registered Nurse - undefined
Paul D Camp Community College
Clinical Research Coordinator - undefined
Northwestern University
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Southampton School of Practical Nursing
CNA - undefined
PD Pruden Vo-Tech
Skills
- Staff scheduling
- Clinical leadership
- Clinical documentation
- Developing training programs
- Clinical supervision
- Infection control
- Process improvements
- Patient confidentiality
- Staff development
Certification
ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS
Timeline
Emergency Room Clinical Coordinator
Bon Secours ER
01.2025 - Current
Travel Nurse (ICU)
ECU Health
01.2024 - 01.2025
Travel Nurse (ICU / Critical Care)
Riverside Regional Medical Center
01.2022 - 01.2024
ICU Nurse
Sentara Obici Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2023
Case Manager
Community Hospice
01.2019 - 01.2020
Director of Nursing LPN/Unit Manager
Accordius Health & Rehab
01.2013 - 01.2019
Surgical Coordinator
01.2005 - 01.2014
Registered Nurse - undefined
Paul D Camp Community College
Clinical Research Coordinator - undefined
Northwestern University
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Southampton School of Practical Nursing
CNA - undefined
PD Pruden Vo-Tech
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Grand Canyon University