Dana Smith
Maryville,TN
Summary
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with clinical experience in Family Medicine and Urgent Care. Reputation as self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication and leadership skills. Successful in managing time, prioritizing tasks and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care. Enjoys challenges and learning new concepts. Great work ethic and enjoys educating patients and caregivers of all ages.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Blount Memorial Hospital CareToday Clinic
Maryville, TN
10.2022 - Current
- Assess need for, order, obtain and interpret appropriate lab tests.
- Perform physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
- Manage patients with acute and chronic conditions.
- Answer patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Treated and monitored wounds using liquid skin, sutures and bandages.
Nurse Practitioner
Blount Memorial Business Health
Maryville , TN
03.2023 - Current
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
- Performed pre-employment screenings, asking appropriate questions and following nursing guidelines.
- Assessed employees' medical conditions and provided tailored counseling.
- Provided company health services to employees post-hire, including vaccinations and drug testing.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Easterly Family Medicine
Maryville, TN
06.2023 - 09.2024
- Offered preventive services such as well-child, adult, and gynecological examinations.
- Performed physical exams, ordered and evaluated lab tests, as well as medications.
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness, and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans based on individual needs.
Registered Nurse
Blount Memorial Hospital
Maryville, TN
06.2014 - Current
- Emergency Department duties include triage, patient care, provide medical treatment, documentation and patient care planning.
- Endoscopy duties include conducting intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Maintain thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocate for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Train and mentor new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
FNP Clinicals
Clinical Practice: Carson Newman Univeristy
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Clinical Rotations included
- Fort Loudon Emergency Department with Andrea Dishner, NP
- Women's Care Group- Dr. Julie Turner
- ETMG Primary - Dr. Nancy Bartley
- Summit Pediatrics- Dr. Mike Damron & Rachel Brown, NP
- AccessMedical Madisonville Primary- Dr. Levin & Jamie Daugherty, NP
- BMH Surgery - Steven Dunkley, NP
Education
Masters of Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner -
Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN08.2022
Bachelors of Nursing -
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN12.2015
Associate of Nursing -
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN05.2014
Bachelors of Science - Exercise Science
Murray State University
Murray, KY05.2011
Skills
- Emergency Medicine Experience
- GI Experience: Procedure Room Preparation
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification & Instructorr
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Health Promotion
- Patient Education
- Physical Examinations
- Patient-centered Care
- Medical Screening
- Patient Advocacy
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 2014
- Licensed Family Nurse Practitioner, AANP Board Certified
Accomplishments
- ACLS Instructor- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support- not current
- ENPC- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course
- TNCC- Trauma Nursing Core Course - not current
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- Clinical Ladder Mentor at BMH
- TNA- Tennessee Nurses Association
Affiliations
- 4.0 GPA - FNP curriculum
- DAISY Nursing Award, 2022 & Mentoring New Applicants
- Blount Memorial Clinical Ladder Achievement Level IV
- Received TNA Clinical Nurse Award 2019
Publications
- Published in "Nursing Made Incredibly EASY" Journal
- IV Essentials for the Novice Nurse Presentation
- Tennessee Nurse Opinion Editorial - "Let’s not put it in our pipe and smoke it...”
Professional Membership
- Tennessee Nurses Association (TNA)
- American Nursing Association (ANA)
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Teaching Experience
- I assist with teaching Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and previously Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). I am responsible for helping students think through their MegaCodes for ACLS. I help make scenario's that assist the students in choosing the right care measure and I also teach students how to use the LifePacks correctly.
Volunteer Work
- Member of Maryville Junior Service League
- Member of Victory Baptist Church- Ladies Ministry Team, Visual Design Team
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Easterly Family Medicine
06.2023 - 09.2024
Nurse Practitioner
Blount Memorial Business Health
03.2023 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Blount Memorial Hospital CareToday Clinic
10.2022 - Current
FNP Clinicals
Clinical Practice: Carson Newman Univeristy
08.2020 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse
Blount Memorial Hospital
06.2014 - Current
Masters of Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner -
Carson-Newman University
Bachelors of Nursing -
Lincoln Memorial University
Associate of Nursing -
Lincoln Memorial University
Bachelors of Science - Exercise Science
Murray State University
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