Dawn Smith
Clarksville,TN
Summary
Compassionate experienced, board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of comprehensive experience in the health care industry providing care to a diverse challenging population. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management and prioritization.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
St Thomas Urgent Care
Clarksville, TN
04.2022 - Current
- Provide empathetic and compassionate care to an average of 50 patients daily independently to a diverse population.
- Perform thorough assessment and prescribe appropriate medication.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Perform minor procedures such as suturing, wound care, and splinting when required for urgent care.
- Reduce urgent care wait times through efficient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with acute illnesses and injuries.
- Participate in continuing education activities to stay current on best practices and emerging trends in urgent care medicine.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Optimum Internal Medicine And Pediatrics
Bon Aqua, TN
03.2018 - 04.2022
- Provided care in Primary Care Office for average of 25 patients of all ages daily.
- Performed complete physical exam, obtained complete medical history, and recorded findings. Ordered appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures and injections in compliance with state law.
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals, and gynecological examinations. Performed and completed appropriate documentation for Medicare Wellness Exams.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to ensure health and comfort of all patients.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions, including diabetes and heart disease.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students, fostering their clinical skills development in primary care settings.
- Provided mental health support by assessing emotional well-being, offering counseling services, and referring patients to specialists when needed.
Registered Nurse
Western State Hospital
Hopkinsville, KY
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Offered clinical leadership and oversight to 18-bed acute care psychiatric unit while providing direct patient care.
- Explained details of mental illness and medication administered to patients and families.
- Performed assessments of patients to ensure expected response to medications, altering treatment plans as needed.
- Coordinated with psychiatrists to develop treatments for wide-ranging mental health problems.
- Educated patients on importance of healthy lifestyle, nutrition, and mood relaxation techniques.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Registered Nurse
Signature Healthcare Of Clarksville
Clarksville, Tennessee
01.2015 - 07.2017
- Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 25-bed skilled nursing unit, providing direct care to up to 25 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for elderly patients and caregivers.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management, and lifestyle options.
- Managed care for post-operative patients from recovery through discharge; including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse
Bradford Heights Nursing & Rehab Center
Hopkinsville, KY
07.2013 - 12.2014
- Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 30-bed long-term care unit, providing direct care to up to 15 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of LPNs and technicians.
- Closely monitored acute conditions related to falls and accidents, as well as chronic conditions, such as arthritis, COPD, diabetes, and hypertension.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnose and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Medical Assistant
Blanchfield Army Community Hospital
Fort Campbell, KY
02.2006 - 07.2013
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care in 18- bed Emergency Room.
- Experienced in front and back offices, controlling patient flow, collecting payments and assisting in delivery of quality healthcare.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids.
- Administered basic wound care, insertion of Foley catheters and nasogastric tubes.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN11 2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Murray State University
Murray, KY11 2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hopkinsville Community College
Hopkinsville, KY11 2012
Skills
- Family Medicine
- Patient Evaluation
- Chronic disease management
- Laboratory testing
- Lab result evaluation
- Treatment planning
- Electronic Medical Records
- Patient/Family Education and Instruction
- Diagnostic screenings
- Illness Prevention
- Performing immunizations
Certification
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Tennessee, License number APN23957
- Registered Nurse in Tennessee, License number RN191568
- Current American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Certification F02180467
- Certificate to Prescribe in Tennessee 2018 to present with DEA number
- Medicare and Medicaid Certified
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
St Thomas Urgent Care
04.2022 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Optimum Internal Medicine And Pediatrics
03.2018 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse
Western State Hospital
08.2017 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse
Signature Healthcare Of Clarksville
01.2015 - 07.2017
Registered Nurse
Bradford Heights Nursing & Rehab Center
07.2013 - 12.2014
Medical Assistant
Blanchfield Army Community Hospital
02.2006 - 07.2013
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Middle Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Murray State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hopkinsville Community College