1. Kathryn J. Smith
3761 Johnson Road | Hermantown, MN 55811
E-mail: kathryn.smith@outlook.com | Phone: 218-391-0227
Objective
To gain experience in maternal-child health in hospital, clinic, and community settings
Education
 Bachelor ofScience in Nursing College ofSt. Benedict and St. John’s University
May 2015
 GPA: 3.89
 Honors: Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Centennial Service Award
Certifications
 Public Health Nurse August 2015
 American Red Cross CPR/AEDfor Professional Rescuers and Healthcare Providers Renewed May 2016
 American Red Cross Disaster Response Training October 2014
 Conversational Spanish Language Proficiency
RelatedWork Experience
 Registered Nurse - Birthplace Essentia Health, Saint Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth, MN
July 2015 – Present
 Follow triage protocols when assessing women arriving to an obstetric unit
 Perform complex assessments and provide care for women of diverse ages and backgrounds during the
antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods
 Support laboring women physically and emotionally using pharmacological and nonpharmacological strategies
 Perform complex assessments and provide care for newborns
 Provide support and education to clients and families from a variety of backgrounds
 Work as part of a dynamic, interdisciplinary team
Senior Capstone Experience
 Medical/Surgical and Birth Center CentraCare Health, Monticello, MN
January 2015 – Present
 100 hours experience
 Performed complete assessments of and provide direct care to women and infants in the pre-, ante-,
and postnatal periods
 Performed complete assessments of and provide direct care to medical/surgical clients of diverse ages and
backgrounds
 Provided support and education to clients and families
 Long-Term Care and Rehabilitation Elim Care and Rehabilitation Center, Princeton,MN
Anticipated 2015
 60 hours experience
 Gained experience in a supervisory RN role, including delegation to and evaluation of healthcare teams
 Gained experience in developing and implementing a comprehensive plan of care for clients with complex needs
Internship
 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Essentia Health, St. Mary’s Children’s Hospital, Duluth, MN
May – August 2014
 275 hours experience
 Assessed and provided direct care to infants of various gestational ages and conditions

2.  Provided support and education to parents and families
 Communicated regularly with supervising RN using SBAR and collaborated with other members of the
healthcare team
 Documented clients’ progress using the EPIC system
Other Clinical Experience
 Public Health Stearns County Public Health, Stearns County, MN
August – December 2014
 Observed assessments of individuals and families during home visits
 Gained familiarity with the Growing Great Kids Curriculum for Home Visitors
 Prioritized interventions and made appropriate referrals for clients with multiple complex needs
 Provided education and direct care to diverse populations through home visits, WIC clinics, and other community
services
 Recognized the complexity and interconnectedness of the social, economic, political, and individual determinants
of health
 Surgical, Medical, Pediatrics, Oncology, Telemetry, and Critical Care
September 2013 – May 2014 CentraCare: St. Cloud Hospital Campus, St. Cloud, MN
 Performed comprehensive patient assessments
 Safely administered and documented medications in EMAR with faculty supervision
 Provided direct care to clients of diverse ages and backgrounds
 Implemented therapeutic play interventions when appropriate
 Communicated regularly with supervising RN using SBAR and collaborated with other members of the
healthcare team
 Documented clients’ progress using the EPIC system
 Mental/Behavioral Health
September 2013 – December 2013 Veterans Affairs Hospital, St. Cloud, MN
 Utilized therapeutic communication to communicate effectively with individuals with mental health diagnoses
 Study Abroad Yambiro and Esperanza Azama, Ecuador
June 2011
 Provided hygiene, nutrition, physical activity, and first aid education to children of various ages
 Collected patient medical histories for establishing a community database
 Observed, studied, and interacted with healthcare needs of individuals and populations in another culture
 Developed a greater proficiency in the Spanish language
ProfessionalActivities
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Fall 2014 – Spring 2015
CSB|SJU Students Against Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking Club President Spring 2014 – Spring 2015
CSB|SJU Nursing Club Fall 2012 – Spring 2015
CSB|SJU Bonner Leadership Program August 2011 – Spring 2015
“Global Health Priorities in Today’s World“ Conference:Minnesota Intercultural Center October 2013
Power in Diversity Leadership Conference February 2012
Volunteer Activities
CSB|SJU Sex-Trafficking Awareness Week Planning Committee November 2013 – Spring 2015
Alternative Break Experience Co-Leader September 2013 – Spring 2015
 St. Paul, Minnesota: Sex-Trafficking Awareness
 Red Lake Reservation, Minnesota: Cultural Awareness
CSB|SJU Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week November 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Central Minnesota United CerebralPalsy Volunteer October 2012 – Spring 2015
Elementary School Tutor September - December 2012