Bradley Smith is a registered nurse seeking a nursing position where professionalism and teamwork are emphasized. He has over two years of nursing experience in various units at Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, including caring for 20+ patients. His qualifications include experience with various medical procedures and certifications in CPR/BLS. Previously he worked as a designated care manager at Sunrise Senior Living and as a Lean Manufacturing Engineer at Caterpillar. He holds an AAS in Nursing from Waubonsee Community College, a BA in Physics and Psychology from Augustana College, and obtained his BSN from Western Governors University in 2015.

1. BRADLEY SMITH, BA, RN
630.649.9885
Chiguy34@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE
Registered nursing position in an environment where professionalism and teamwork are practiced by all staff members;
medical and nursing staff work in a collaborative effort for best patient outcome
QUALIFICATIONS
• Over two years work experience at Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital; stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury,
orthopedics, neuromuscular, and subacute units – cared and charted for 20+ patients
• Peripheral IV, PICC, and midline catheter medication administration and management
• Primary and secondary IV bag setup and programming
• IV push, oral, et al. medication administration
• Subcutaneous and intramuscular injections
• Tracheostomy care/suctioning
• NG and NJ tube insertion as well as G-tube and J-tube feeding (continuous/bolus) and management
• Ostomy, urostomy, and ileostomy care
• Foley and straight catheter insertion & d/c
• Wound care and dressing changes
• Vital signs and head to toe assessment
• Extensive knowledge, practice, and education of proper transfers and ambulation
• Patient and family teaching
• Charge nurse experience
• McKesson and Meditech software charting
• Experienced in various policies and procedures, maintaining documentation, and problem solving
• Evidence of excellent care from former patients
• CPR/BLS certified
WORK EXPERIENCE
Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, Wheaton, IL – Registered Nurse (2012 – 2014)
Physician, nursing, and ancillary resources are available to meet both the medical and rehabilitation needs of all patients
admitted into the rehabilitation program. Once a patient reaches their goals in a subacute rehabilitation program, they
may be discharged home.
Assess and evaluate assigned patients and plans, implement and document nursing care. Keep physicians apprised of
patient status. Perform various patient tests and administer medications. Promote patients' independence by establishing
patient care goals and teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills. Utilize
experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Sunrise Senior Living, Naperville, IL - Designated Care Manager (C.N.A) (2009 – 2010)
The Alzheimer’s & Memory Care program provides a safe, familiar, and stimulating environment tailored to meet the
needs of the individual residents.
Provided basic hygiene to activities of daily living to the 24+ residents in the Reminiscence Program. Responsibilities
included ambulating residents, engaging residents with various activities; bowling, tactile activities, singing, piano playing,
viewing past and current events, arts and crafts, etc. Utilized methods of distraction and therapeutic communication
especially during sundowning or times of confrontation. Laundry, meal service, and managing residents on outings were
other required tasks.
Caterpillar, Joliet, IL - Lean Manufacturing Engineer (contract) (2007 – 2008)
Caterpillar is the largest maker of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, and industrial gas
turbines in the world.
Optimized the flow and quality of the production process through lean manufacturing and six sigma methods including
collecting and analyzing data from production. Worked in a team environment with machinists, managers, and other
engineers to complete Kaizen events including TPM and OEE.
EDUCATION
A.A.S., Nursing, Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove, IL, (Dunham Nursing Scholarship recipient)
B.A., Physics and Psychology, Augustana College, Rock Island, IL, Cum Laude
B.S.N., Western Governors University – 2015