Danielle Smith
Wheaton,IL
Summary
Compassionate Nurse Practitioner with 7 years of comprehensive care to diverse patient populations. Well organized and empathetic in managing patient needs. Committed to patient education and advocacy. Outstanding communication skills with other providers, patients, and families. Collaborative team player who thrives on the continuously evolving nature of healthcare.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hines VA
12.2017 - Current
- Implement the nursing process to promote and restore patient’s health through multiple domains and specialized skills
- Specializes in medical care of stroke, spinal, and TBI patients with a wide range of chronic health disorders
- Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, Perform leadership responsibilities by leading small groups (8 to 10 individuals) on staff training and development as well as acting as charge nurse to supervise and manage floor operations.
CBRN Sergeant
United States Army
05.2014 - Current
- Educated and proficient in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weaponry while working through domestic and international training
- Delegate and manage lower enlisted members ranging from 4 to 40 individuals
- Train military and civilian personnel on CBRN response operations and proper maintenance of detection and decontamination equipment
- Hazardous Material Certification at awareness, operational, and technician level.
Registered Nurse
Journey Care
Barrington, IL
07.2017 - 12.2017
- Provided compassionate hospice services to terminally ill patients and informed families about their last days
- Develop and implement plans to ensure individual patient needs are met while continually performing assessments and communicating changes to the care team and families
- Performed pain management and ensured patient comfort.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fair Oaks Healthcare Center
Crystal Lake, IL
01.2012 - 08.2013
- Provide nursing assistance to the aging population in long terms care and rehabilitation
- Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team to carry out physician orders and optimal treatment
- Adhere to all safety guidelines, hospital protocols, and regulations while providing highly compassionate care to residents and family members.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Cincinnati
08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Valparaiso University
05.2017
Skills
- Health Exams
- Lab Tests/Requests
- Chronic Disease Management
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Patient Advocacy
- Medical Assessment
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Direct Patient Care
- Chart Updating
- Culturally-Sensitive Care
Affiliations
- Sigma Theta Tau member
- Army Achievement Medal: 2020
- Daisy Award: 2017
- National Student Nurses Association: 2014-2017
Certification
- BLS
- OSHA
- CRRN, IL#00302187
- Epic Trained
- Cerner Trained
- HAZMAT Certified, Level I, Level II, Level III, 05/2016- Present
- Registered Nurse, Illinois #041456636, 08/2017- Present
- Family Nurse Practitioner Certification, AANP: Illinois #F11230267
Community Work
Spring Break Service Trip: Thailand 2017. Practiced & encouraged the use of primary care to members of tribal villages while providing secondary and tertiary care through traditional Thailand medicine with a focus on American healthcare competencies.
College Tutor for Kids: Valparaiso Indiana 2015-2017. Worked amongst a group of college students to tutor children from grades 3-6 in order to boost confidence in student academic achievement as well as improve individual student study skills. Allowed for specialized individual training to a disadvantaged group of students.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hines VA
12.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
Journey Care
07.2017 - 12.2017
CBRN Sergeant
United States Army
05.2014 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fair Oaks Healthcare Center
01.2012 - 08.2013
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Valparaiso University