Debra Smith
Nurse Practitioner
Severna Park,MD
Summary
Qualified acute care (adult and geriatric) nurse practitioner also certified in family medicine and adult primary care with over 25 years of acute care. I have consistently worked with quality assurance. I am currently interested in a remote part time flexible position in chart auditing.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certificates
Work History
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Doctors Emergency Services PA
Annapolis, MD
09.2002 - Current
- Evaluate, diagnosis, and treat patients that present to the emergency department.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist
Anne Arundel Medical Center
Annapolis, MD
01.1997 - 07.2002
- Managed acute and chronic illnesses.
- Ordered, interpreted laboratory as well as radiology studies.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals including social work, care management.
Acute Care Nurse Practitoner in Cardiac Cath Lab
Union Memorial Hospital
Baltimore, MD
06.1996 - 12.2000
- Provided pre and past cardiac catheterization care.
- Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
- Completed diagnostic tests and patient assessments to evaluate treatment progress.
- Counseled patients and families on treatments, care options and discharge instructions.
Education
Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner
University of Maryland - Baltimore
Baltimore, MD 09.1994 - 06.1996
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland - Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD 09.1992 - 06.1993
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD 09.1979 - 06.1982
Skills
Acute care expertise in ED
Psychiatry and mental health
Treatment plan development
Patient education
Certification
RN state of Maryland
Timeline
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Doctors Emergency Services PA
09.2002 - Current
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist
Anne Arundel Medical Center
01.1997 - 07.2002
Acute Care Nurse Practitoner in Cardiac Cath Lab
Union Memorial Hospital
06.1996 - 12.2000
Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner
University of Maryland - Baltimore
09.1994 - 06.1996
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland - Baltimore County
09.1992 - 06.1993
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Anne Arundel Community College
09.1979 - 06.1982