Devin Smith
LANSING,KS
Summary
Highly qualified and board certified Family Nurse Practitioner driven to build strong relationships with patients and families.Seeking opportunities where I may use my developed skills to effectively lead and provide culturally competent and high-quality patient-centered care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
Certificates
Work History
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
UMKC
08.2023 - Current
- Supported student success by actively participating in academic advising sessions, identifying areas for improvement, and developing targeted interventions.
- Prepared future nurses for success in their chosen profession by emphasizing the importance of ethical decision-making, effective communication, and teamwork in healthcare settings.
- Served as an approachable mentor for students, offering guidance on career planning and professional networking opportunities.
- Provided a supportive learning environment by addressing individual student needs and fostering open communication.
- Evaluated student performance through ongoing assessment, providing constructive feedback and promoting academic growth.
Registered Nurse
University Of Kansas Health System
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Patient Care Assistant
University Of Kansas Health System
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines.
- Gathered medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Account Manager/Consultant
Cerner Corporation
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Cultivated client relationships to achieve business objectives
- Consulted with clients and identify business needs and provide the client with recommendations
- Provided Implementation, support, and maintenance to all of the clients’ Cerner Solution
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure clients' goals are achieved
- Facilitate and present meetings to clients and internal stakeholders
- Used critical thinking and project management skills to identify, provide next steps, and resolve issues that arise
Associate Employee & Labor Consultant
Kaiser Permanente
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Consulting management on the administration of human resources policies, procedures, and the interpretation of the contract language
- Oversee the Redeployment Deployment Process following the Collective Bargaining Agreement for union-affiliated employees increasing the efficiency of placement 82% from an average of 186 days in 2019 to 34 days in 2019
- Manage the American Disabilities Act (ADA) Interactive Process aiding employees in need of job transfers due to medical restrictions or limitations in finding new positions
- Assists with EEO and other HR investigation efforts by collecting data; conducting basic data analysis; raising misalignment with desired compliance actions; preparing materials for and conducting basic investigations under the guidance of more senior team members; and documenting investigation findings
- Provides research support for business line stakeholder consulting on Human Resources policies, processes, and procedures by advising employees and management on policies, procedures, and documentation; researching concerns; coordinating problem resolution; staying up-to-date of employee relations policies and regulations
- Establish positive relationships with union representatives resulting in the ability to collaborate and solve challenges while also meeting the needs of operation leaders
- Report to Senior Leaders while working cross-functionally across departments, functions, or business lines to achieve the operational goals of the company
Human Resources – Integrated Talent Planning Intern
Kaiser Permanente
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Manage marketing and support recruitment for programs that fall under the ITP Continuum, using sources such as computer databases, networking, Internet recruiting resources, media advertisements, job fairs, or employee referrals
- Facilitated programming for KP Youth Exploration Academy in Health Care (KP YEAH!), a four-week-long program, for 30 high school students, that focuses on providing students with exposure to Kaiser Permanente’s integrated healthcare system while promoting access to higher education, career readiness and introduction to various healthcare pathways
- Redesigned the Integrated Talent Planning SharePoint site to streamline workflow and efficiently inform stakeholders
- Created the KPNW Summer Internship Program Manager toolkit to increase clarity and efficiency to the process of obtaining a summer internship
- Created a Talent Book that increased the transparency of conversion-ready interns’ skills and qualifications for hiring managers in the region and on the national website
- Designed initiative to promote safe work culture resulting in further involvement in the Speak Up Committee, where elements of the initiative will be implemented throughout the organization
- In Progress: Involved in an initiative in collaboration with Equity, Inclusion and Diversity and Talent Acquisition to examine the talent pipelines to attract diverse talent.
Surgical Telemetry Nurse Assistant
Wesley Medical Center
08.2015 - 05.2018
- Focused care and technical tasks under the direct delegation of a supervisor
- Assisted patients with the activities of daily living utilizing a patient-centered approach resulting in projected or expedited patient discharge
- Recognized for outstanding customer service through recognition letters from the CEO and multiple patients
- Collected conditions information and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, and doctors
- Documented actions utilizing Meditech by completing computerized forms, reports, logs, and maintained work operations by following policies and procedures
- Receive and process patient forms, medical histories, and test results from medical professionals
- Analyze the information collected to ensure that it is correct and accurate.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Saint Mary
08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Saint Mary
05.2022
Master of Business Administration - Healthcare Administration
Newman University
05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Dual: Biology & Forensic Science
Bethany College
05.2015
Skills
Cardiac monitoring
Relevant Clinical Hours
180 Hrs - Family Medicine - Nurse Practitioner supervised
180 Hrs - Pediatrics - Nurse Practitioner supervised
180 Hrs - Internal Medicine - Nurse Practitioner supervised
180 Hrs - Advanced Cardiology - Electrophysiology - Nurse Practitioner supervised
Affiliations
American Association of Nurse Practitioners Member
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated Member
Certification
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Additional Information
- Honors and Awards , Kappa Gamma Pi Honor Society 2018 Awarded for qualified honor graduates of affiliated Catholic colleges and universities who exemplify outstanding leadership and service in the church, profession, and community Collegiate Impact Award 2017
Research Papers
(available upon request)
- Improved Patient Monitoring - 2023
- Increased Point of Care Testing - 2023
- Decreasing Colon Cancer through Diet Change - 2024
References
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Timeline
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
UMKC
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
University Of Kansas Health System
08.2022 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
University Of Kansas Health System
12.2021 - 08.2022
Account Manager/Consultant
Cerner Corporation
06.2020 - 06.2021
Associate Employee & Labor Consultant
Kaiser Permanente
01.2019 - 06.2020
Human Resources – Integrated Talent Planning Intern
Kaiser Permanente
06.2018 - 01.2019
Surgical Telemetry Nurse Assistant
Wesley Medical Center
08.2015 - 05.2018
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Saint Mary
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Saint Mary
Master of Business Administration - Healthcare Administration
Newman University
Bachelor of Science - Dual: Biology & Forensic Science
Bethany College