Donna Smith

Staff Nurse 11-Women's health, fast paced clinic nursing.

GYN for all ages, prenatal advice and care.

Triage- Vaccines, prenatal assessments, urinary and catheter care,

Specialty Women's Health Center- pre and post op breast surgery care and advice.

Wound care proficient in assessment, treatment and management, wound dressing and bandaging. Experienced in wound debridement and irrigation.

PTNS clinic-Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation treatments.

Antepartum Testing including AFI

Perinatal High Risk Diabetes Clinic-assess blood sugars, nutrition and exercise in high risk pregnancies and report abnormal to Perinatologist.

Taught perinatal Diabetic classes, finger sticks, nutrition and exercise. and insulin administration.

• Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues on Male and Female clients.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
• Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care. IUD Placement, uterine ultrasound to determine fetal age.
• Provided Prenatal care for low pregnancy. Proven ability to conduct prenatal assessments, educate patients on pregnancy health and collaborate effectively with OB/GYNs and other healthcare professionals.

PRENATAL CARE: Fetal Monitoring,Gestational age assessment,ultrasound interpretation,identify high risk pregnancies,management of pregnancy complications, patient education on prenatal care, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle choices.

GYNECOLOGICAL CARE: Annual exams, contraception counseling, STI screening and treatment, IUD insertion, pap smear.

CLINICAL SKILLS: Physical assessments, medication management, ordering and interpreting lab tests and imaging studies, wound care, suturing, minor procedures.

COMMUNICATION: Excellent communication and listening skills. Cultural sensitivity and ability to build rapport and communicate with Physicians and other healthcare professionals.

• Educated new parents on postpartum care, breastfeeding techniques, and newborn care basics to promote healthy family dynamics.
• Managed emergency situations effectively by promptly identifying issues, initiating appropriate intervention measures, and coordinating with necessary team members.
• Utilized advanced fetal monitoring systems to track contractions, heart rates, and other key indicators during labor.
• Assisted in training new nursing staff members on best practices in labor and delivery care protocols.
• Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based practices in labor and delivery procedures.
• Provided compassionate support to patients and families during the labor and delivery process, addressing concerns and offering guidance.
• Reduced complications during delivery by closely monitoring maternal and fetal well-being throughout the labor process.
• Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
• Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.

• [Number] GPA 3.5 and above
• Americorps served x 2 years, volunteer in communities in need, teamwork,leadership, and problem solving.
• Masters Program with NP education and experience
• National Board certification