DANA LENORE SMITH
Columbia
Summary
Dynamic Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience at Pruitt Health Hospice, specializing in palliative and acute care delivery.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
PruittHealth Hospice and Palliative Care
Columbia
02.2023 - 01.2025
- Developed the Palliative Care Program at Pruitthealth in Columbia, South Carolina
- Provided Palliative Care Services to adult patients with chronic medical issues in their homes and/or in independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing care
- Performed history and physicals to hospice patients
- Performed face to face encounters for patients who needed to be recertified for upcoming benefit periods or patients
- Participated in the Interdisciplinary team meetings with other Nurse Practitioners and Medical Director to discuss plans of care for patients
- Traveled to the following towns and/or cities including Rock Hill, Lancaster, Chester, Sumter, Columbia, Gaston, Pelion, Lexington, West ColuRidgeway, Winnsboro and Blackstock in South Carolina
Nurse Practitioner
Theoria Medical
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided health care services to adult patients in a skilled nursing facility
- Managed a daily schedule of 12-14 patients with acute and chronic problems
- Participated in weekly Interdisciplinary meetings with Medical Directors, Administrators, Directors of Nursing, Registered Nurses, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, etc
Nurse Practitioner
Palmetto Primary Care Physicians
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided health care services to adults in a primary care setting.
- Managed a daily schedule of 12-18 patients with acute and chronic problems.
- Continued care for patients in office after multiple providers left the practice
- Provided support for patients during the difficult transition from previous providers to providers in the practice
- Educated patients and caregivers on primary, secondary and tertiary prevention of various disease processes
- Educated patients on proper management of hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes, asthma, COPD, obesity, etc. stressing compliance with medications, lab visits, and follow up appointments
Nurse Practitioner
Rhino Medical
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Worked in numerous COVID 19 testing sites in North
- Nasally swabbed adults and children for PCR testing
- Started a COVID 19 site Vaccination Clinic with oversite in Biscoe, NC. Assisted with ensuring that all staff wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Assisted with ensuring that all staff adheres to contact and contactless precautions.
- Assisted with ordering needed supplies.
- Assisted with preparing lab specimens for transport and pick-up by courier.
- Assisted with conducting weekly inventory.
- Educated children and adults on Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines regarding COVID 19.
- Participated in virtual meetings for daily updates with Logistics Health Incorporated (LHI)
Nurse Practitioner
Signify Health
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Worked in an independent role as a traveling field agent
- Performed in-home history and physicals and physical examinations on geriatric adults
- Performed in home lab testing adhering to company policy
- Made referrals to home health nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, social work, diabetic education and Adult Protective Services (APS)
- Discussed medication compliance and importance of maintaining current medication regimen with patients and families.
Nurse Practitioner
Correct Care Recovery Solutions, Columbia Regional Regional Care Center
01.2010 - 02.2019
- Provided comprehensive health care services to adult patients with a range of acute and chronic, undifferentiated and undiagnosed health conditions, mental health disorders, in acute or sub-acute setting; providing other disciplines including collaborating with a medical director, other physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, dieticians physical therapists, speech therapists, pharmacist, educators, security staff and administrative staff to deliver evidence-based medical care.
Staff Nurse
Palmetto Health Richland
Columbia
01.2005 - 08.2014
- Preceptor AND CHARGE NURSE: Coronary Care Unit: Care and management of critically ill, medical and cardiac patients; patients requiring mechanical ventilation. Extraordinary Care Award.
- Nurse Case Manager: Medical Management Department: Collaborated with physicians, nurses, social workers, dieticians, and physical therapists with emphasis on discharge planning, utilization review, clinical documentation, clinical outcomes and quality improvement.
- Preceptor AND CHARGE NURSE: Telemetry/CVICU Step-down Unit: Care and management of post CABG patients.
Nurse Practitioner
Sunbelt Staffing
11.2009 - 06.2010
- Traveling nursing field representative, conducted health-history, physicals and reviewed medications with home-bound patients.
Staff Nurse
Greenville Hospital System
Greenville
06.1995 - 08.1997
- Preceptor and Charge Nurse: Telemetry/CVICU Step-down Unit: Care and management of post CABG patients.
Education
Master of Science - NURSING
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Columbia, SC05-2008
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY
Clemson, SC05-1995
Skills
- Palliative and acute care
- Chronic disease management
- Patient education and support
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Clinical decision-making
- Electronic health records management
- Preventive and patient-centered care
- Problem solving and critical thinking
Certification
- ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center
- South Carolina State Board of Nursing
References
REFERENCES WILL BE FURNISHED UPON REQUEST
Leadership Experience
- Safe Medication Trainer for non-profit residential care organization.
- Health Consultant at non-profit Health Fairs.
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
PruittHealth Hospice and Palliative Care
02.2023 - 01.2025
Nurse Practitioner
Theoria Medical
07.2022 - 02.2023
Nurse Practitioner
Palmetto Primary Care Physicians
08.2021 - 05.2022
Nurse Practitioner
Rhino Medical
07.2020 - 08.2021
Nurse Practitioner
Signify Health
05.2019 - 05.2020
Nurse Practitioner
Correct Care Recovery Solutions, Columbia Regional Regional Care Center
01.2010 - 02.2019
Nurse Practitioner
Sunbelt Staffing
11.2009 - 06.2010
Staff Nurse
Palmetto Health Richland
01.2005 - 08.2014
Staff Nurse
Greenville Hospital System
06.1995 - 08.1997
Master of Science - NURSING
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY
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