Rebecca Smith

Email: jsu8316g@stu.jsu.edu
Professional Summary
Results-oriented professional offering approximately 23 years of nursing experience. Motivated candidate with exceptional
customer service and decision-making skills.

Licenses
Registered Nurse in the State of Alabama, License number 1-090395
AACN ACNPC-AG certified
Skill Highlights
• 15 years leadership experience • Readmission reduction program development
• Diverse experience • Change management
• Supervision and training • Staff development

Professional Experience
ACNPC-AG, UAB MICU
Sept 2022 to present
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Provide care as an advanced practice provider to a variety of patients including pulmonary intensive care, general medical critical
care, and bone marrow transplant intensive care patients

ACNPC-AG, American Physician Partners

October 2022 to present
Gadsden Regional Medical Center Emergency Department
Provide care as an advanced practice provider to adult patients that present to the emergency department

Registered Nurse, ICU float pool

February 2021 to present
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Provide care to a diverse population of patients in the intensive care units at the main campus and Highlands; cross-trained for the
care of the emergency department patients; care includes ventilator management, vasopressor management, CRRT, care of the
immune-compromised, care in the immediate post-operative period, bone marrow transplant patients, cardiac disorders, COVID,
geriatrics, liver transplants, pulmonary transplants, and general medical disorders

Director of Education and RN Recruitment/Retention

March 2019 to January 2021
Gadsden Regional Medical Center- Gadsden, AL
Developed RN residency program to aid new graduates with the transition from student to bedside nurse; experienced 94% pass
rate on first attempt for NCLEX
Developed RN nurse aid program to maximize student nurse exposure to skills and assist in the successful completion of the
student’s terminal degree
Developed relationships with local RN programs that included recruitment events and collaboration with schools regarding didactic
content through on-site training courses and seminars
Served as Interim ED Director 3rd quarter 2020 to January 2021

Assistant Chief Nursing Officer

January 2016 to March 2019
Gadsden Regional Medical Center- Gadsden, AL
Oversight of four med-surg units and two step down intensive care units
Driven to improve patient outcomes and decrease healthcare associated conditions through various performance improvement
activities.
Development of Hospital Surge Capacity Plan to assist with throughput in Emergency Department.
Provided a leadership training series with a focus on charge nurse development in order to improve employee satisfaction and
retention.
Assisted with recruitment efforts for nursing staff through development of nursing school relationships, job fairs and utilization of
other resources. Facilitated restructuring of patient experience teams in attempt to improve overall HCAHPS scores.
Fulfilled duties as Interim Chief Nursing Officer from January 2017 to March 2017
Functioning additionally as Interim Emergency Department Director from August 2017 to June 2018
Director of Case Management
September 2013 to January 2016
Gadsden Regional Medical Center- Gadsden Regional, AL
Managed approximately 20 professionals.
Directed strategic initiatives to assist with achieving a decrease in CMALOS. 2015 CMALOS was 3.5 as compared to 2013 CMALOS of
3.8. Experienced lowest month July 2015 with CMALOS of 3.1 with psych removed.
Implemented community-wide readmission reduction program in attempt to decrease 30-day readmissions. Year-end scores for all
30-day readmission indicators below National Crude rate in 2014.

Department Director 8th Floor, 8 South, Cardiac Rehab

June 2007 to September 2013
Gadsden Regional Medical Center- Gadsden, AL
Supervised approximately 60 employees, led recruiting and hiring, managed employee review process and enforced compliance with
quality indicators.
Assisted with implementation of Community Cares program at GRMC by developing local vignettes to introduce key elements such
as AIDET. Assisted with education of all hospital staff as well as development of standards team.
Performed all tasks with patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement processes and treatments. Patient
satisfaction scores frequently in 98th-99th percentile for communication with nurses, responsiveness of staff, pain management,
communication about meds, and willingness to recommend.
Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of schedules and hospital throughput needs.

Staffing Coordinator
March 2006 to June 2007
Gadsden Regional Medical Center- Gadsden, AL
Acted as day shift Clinical Supervisor
Assisted with Special Staffing management duties including hiring process, evaluations, scheduling and counseling.
Supported other nursing leaders by assisting with scheduling challenges.
Skillfully performed bed management duties, service recovery and assisted with hospital throughput.

Registered Nurse Special Staffing

July 2004 to March 2006
Gadsden Regional Medical Center- Gadsden, AL
Provided quality nursing care in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Cross-trained as Relief Clinical Supervisor

Registered Nurse
February 2003 to September 2004
Gambro Healthcare- Gadsden, AL
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized dialysis treatments and maintained patient flow.
Recorded patients’ medical history and test results in medical record.
Monitored pre-treatment vitals, set up hemodialysis machines, fluids, reviewed dialysis treatment orders and oriented new patients
to clinic.

Registered Nurse, Administrator

September 2001 to February 2003
Countryside Hospice Care- Anniston, AL
Acted as patient advocate and implemented patient care through a multi-disciplinary team approach as a case manager during the
first six months of employment.
Maintained detailed administrative and procedural processes to improve accuracy and efficiency after promoted to Administrator.
Mentored, coached and trained new team members.
Contacted insurance providers to verify correct insurance information and get authorization for proper billing codes.
Directly supported CEO in managing operational work flow.
Assisted company with initial Joint Commission Certification.

Registered Nurse, Clinical Supervisor

September 2000 to September 2001
Higgins General Hospital- Bremen, GA
Functioned as a Registered Nurse in ICU and ED during first six months of employment.
Promoted to Clinical Supervisor for duration of time at Higgins General Hospital.
Exhibited sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with protocols.
Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care in ICU, ED and inpatient medical units.
Registered Nurse
May 1999 to September 2000
Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center- Anniston, AL
Worked as Registered Nurse in a step-down intensive care unit as well as post-op GYN unit.
Monitored post-op vital signs, set up PCAs, administered fluids, reviewed post-op orders and oriented patients to unit.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly established rapport with patients and colleagues.
Cross-trained as relief charge nurse.

Patient Care Assistant

July 1998 to May 1999
Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center- Anniston, AL
Measured and recorded patients’ temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
Provided personal care to include assistance with ADL’s for a floor of 40 patients per shift.
Worked as a team member to ensure proper body mechanics and safety of patient.

Education and Training

Bachelor of Science: Nursing, 1999
Jacksonville State University- Jacksonville, AL, USA
Member Sigma Theta Tau

Master of Business Administration, 2017

Columbia Southern University- Orange Beach, AL, USA

Master of Science in Nursing, Acute Adult Gerontology, May 6, 2022

Jacksonville State University- Jacksonville, AL, USA
Expected certification test completion May 2022
Inducted into Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society
420 hours of clinical experience obtained in the emergency department setting at Gadsden Regional Medical Center
Preceptors: Dr. Andy Vann, Dr. Joshua Williams
Skills include data gathering through patient interviews for documentation of history and physical, differential diagnosis,
appropriate testing, and development of treatment plan; approximately 10 successful intubations completed, independent
competence with suturing, splinting, and wound management
Completing 210 hours spring 2022 in the emergency department and Hospitalist setting at Gadsden Regional Medical
Center
Preceptors: Eli Conn, CRNP and Livia Cara, CRNP

Doctor of Nursing Practice, Acute Adult Gerontology, expected graduation August 2023
Jacksonville State University- Jacksonville, AL, USA