Jennifer Schmoker
Lubbock,TX
Summary
I am a versatile, Certified, Family Nurse Practitioner with nearly 20 years of experience ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics. I am very compassionate about my job. I strive to make a difference in the lives of patients that I come in contact with. I am approachable, honest, loyal, hardworking and very respected in the health care industry. My patients know that I genuinely care about them.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Caprock Cardiovascular Center And Cath Lab
Lubbock, TX
10.2021 - Current
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Evaluated new patients by taking vital signs, reviewing lab results and taking visual assessment of patients.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Brownfield Regional Medical Clinic
Brownfield, Texas
07.2018 - Current
- Evaluate new patients by taking vital signs, reviewing lab results and taking visual assessment of patients.
- Educate and guide patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits
- Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Coordinate referrals for specialty services and additional care.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Assess and treat STDs in both males and females.
- Coordinate with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions, including diabetes and heart disease.
- Perform patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Educate patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Work in women's health services, including providing contraception, counseling on reproductive issues and assisting with family planning needs.
- Provide medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions, including Diabetes and Chronic Heart Conditions
- Conduct mandated health screenings and assessments in schools each year, as well as providing Texas Health Steps to pediatric population
Family Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Paul Chebib
Brownfield, TX
07.2018 - 03.2020
- Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies to nursing home patients at 6 different nursing homes
- Evaluated new patients by taking vital signs, reviewing lab results and taking visual assessment of patients.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits through
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions, including diabetes and heart disease.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Michael Jones
1121 Briarcrest Drive Bryan, Tx 77802
11.2014 - 05.2018
- Conduct mandated health screenings and physicals in pediatrics , adults, and gerontology patients
- Conduct well women exams
- Educate patients about reproductive health issues and dispense contraceptives.
- Oversee patients with acute and chronic illnesses.
- Oversee patients with Attention Deficit Disorder
- Oversee patients with narcotic and/or illegal drug addictions
- Oversee the training of nurse practitioner students
- Oversee the care of patients with dementia, end stage copd, and various illnesses at 7 nursing homes
- Make rounds at St. Joseph Hospital in Bryan,Tx
- Conduct screenings, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services on a primary health care team.
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Nadeem Jamil
17191 St. Lukes Way #201, The Woodlands, Tx 77384
05.2009 - 11.2014
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services on a primary health care team.
- Conducted mandated health screenings and physicals in the adult population
- Office was contracted out to perform Well Woman exams on Exxon Mobile Gas employees and or spouses.
- Educated patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives.
- Monitored Exercise Treadmill Tests
- Rounded on patients at St. Luke' s Hospital, as well as, rehab facilities, skilled nursing facilities and nursing homes
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Borno (Cardiologists of Lubbock)
4802 North Loop 289, Lubbock, Tx 79416
1999 - 2009
- Made rounds on cardiac patients at three major hospitals
- Worked in clinic seeing follow up patients from the hospital
- On call during our work rotation
- Responsible for reviewing charts and dictating lab results and letters to patients in the clinic
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Covenant Hospital
3514 21st St, Lubbock, Tx 79410
1995 - 1999
- Cared for cardiac patients during my twelve hour shift
- Educated patients about smoking cessation, blood pressure control, maintaining healthy cardiac diet and wt loss with exercise.
- Trained numerous grad nurses annually.
- Oversaw the training of nursing students annually.
- As Charge Nurse oversaw cardiac patients on a thirty five bed unit
- Made rounds with physicians on the unit
- Supervised the twelve staff members on the floor
- Reviewed patients charts and made calls to physicians accordingly.
Education
Masters in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Texas Tech University Health Sciences School of Nursing
1999
Associate of Science - Nursing
Covenant School of Nursing
1994
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences School of Nursing
1997
Skills
- Htn
- Weight loss
- Geriatric exams
- Attention Deficit Disorder
- Family planning
- Botox/Juviderm
- Hyperlipidemia
- Well woman exams
- Mental health disorders
- Diabetes
- Addiction treatment
Accomplishments
- I managed to build my own practice in Bryan/College Station, Texas without the help of social media, newspaper, or the physician I currently worked with. I marketed myself to all of the nursing homes and by self referral I built a very successful practice.
- I have recently obtained my certification for the treatment with Suboxone for narcotic and or drug dependent patients.
Certification
- BLS/ACLS certified
- Suboxone certified
- Botox/Juviderm certified
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Caprock Cardiovascular Center And Cath Lab
10.2021 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Brownfield Regional Medical Clinic
07.2018 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Paul Chebib
07.2018 - 03.2020
Family Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Michael Jones
11.2014 - 05.2018
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Nadeem Jamil
05.2009 - 11.2014
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Borno (Cardiologists of Lubbock)
1999 - 2009
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Covenant Hospital
1995 - 1999
Masters in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Texas Tech University Health Sciences School of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Covenant School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences School of Nursing