Jessica Smith
Tucson,AZ
Summary
APRN Residency Program Director at El Rio Health Center, adept in operations oversight and curriculum development. Demonstrated excellence in fostering interdisciplinary teams and enhancing program leadership. Achieved significant advancements in compliance management and partnership development, ensuring top-tier educational standards and financial stewardship.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
APRN Residency Program Director
El Rio Health Center
Tucson, AZ
08.2023 - Current
- Supervises residents, clinical lead, didactic lead, quality preceptor, and program coordinator.
- Oversees operations of residency: Policies/ Standard Operating Procedures, MOUs/ Affiliation Agreements, Clinical and Academic Partnerships, Standard workflows, Residency Mission/ Vision/ Goals/ Objectives, Residency Committees, Curriculum, Advisory Council.
- Project Director for ANE-NPR Grant
- Responsible for maintaining accreditation/ compliance with standards. Leads accreditation committee and delegates responsibility as appropriate during accreditation.
- Clinical preceptor.
- Facilitates sustainability, growth and direction of residency.
- Responsible for managing financial budget.
- Advocates for NP residency programs on local, state and federal levels through participation in professional organizations, presenting data, mentoring new programs, and contributing to research.
- Recruitment, selection and retention of residents.
- Reports to Director of Health Education Programs.
APRN Residency Program Core Faculty
El Rio Health Center
Tucson, AZ
02.2023 - Current
- Educated residents on evidence-based practice guidelines and standards of care for specific populations.
- Encouraged collaborative discussions among medical staff.
- Conducted observations of residents' performance, providing feedback on areas needing improvement, or reinforcement.
- Identified areas in need of enhancement and offered valuable feedback.
- Conducted formal assessments to evaluate resident competencies consistently across rotation.
- Conducted lectures employing modern technology to improve resident understanding.
- Mastered New Innovations and online learning management systems for didactic sessions.
- Utilized digital platforms for meeting set performance goals.
- Enhanced engagement and ensured directed conversation in groups.
- Facilitated weekly didactic lectures aligned with provided curriculum.
- Coached residents on strategies for successful time management within a clinical setting.
- Provided mentorship to promote critical thinking skills among learners.
- Educated and counseled residents on diagnoses, disease prevention, disease management and therapy options.
Family Nurse Practitioner
El Rio Health Center
Tucson, AZ
09.2019 - Current
- Offered preventive services such as well-child, adult and gynecological examinations.
- Reviewed patient's medical history and laboratory data for abnormalities and completeness and delivered informed follow-up.
- Provided women's health services for contraception, reproductive concerns and family planning.
- Worked with multiple healthcare disciplines to manage patient care.
- Provided school-aged children with appropriate physical examinations and required vaccinations.
Family Nurse Practitioner Resident
El Rio Health Center
Tucson, AZ
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Participated in family practice and pediatric continuity clinics. Developed a patient panel under the supervision of a preceptor.
- Participated in weekly pediatric care sessions with a dedicated preceptor.
- Participated in focused rotations in high-risk, high-volume, and high-burden areas most encountered in Federally Qualified Health Care (FQHC) settings.
- Focused on episodic care seeing patients under the supervision of a mentor Primary Care Provider (PCP) who was available for consultation.
- Participated in formal learning sessions on a variety of complex clinical challenges most encountered in FQHCs.
- Focused didactics to develop knowledge and skills to improve care utilizing QI tools and methods. Opportunity to initiate change within the health system through participation in QI project teams.
- Participated twice monthly video conference that connects primary care providers with a multidisciplinary team of pain specialists to improve the management of patients with chronic pain.
- Contributed to continuous programmatic improvement via assigned evaluations throughout the residency experience.
- Quarterly learning sessions featuring collaborative team-based care across disciplines.
- Completed continuing education programs to maintain certifications.
- Collaborated closely with fellow medical team members to share knowledge and discuss best courses for treatment.
Registered Nurse
Tucson Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
10.2006 - 12.2019
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Community Health Services
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ12.2001
Skills
- Precepting APRN residents and students
- Performance standards and analysis
- Operations Oversight
- Policy and procedure improvements
- Policy Implementation
- Budgeting and financial management
- Program Leadership
- Curriculum Development
- Staff Development
- Compliance Management
- Partnership Development
- Staff collaboration
- Specializing in Primary Care and Family Medicine
- Diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses
- Preventive Care
- Coordinating Interdisciplinary Teams
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Didactic Facilitation
Certification
- Advance Practice Registered Nurse Practitioner - State of Arizona 231487 - August 2019
- Registered Nurse - State of Arizona RN 128900 -July 2004
- BLS certification - August 2025
- DEA certification - February 2028
Timeline
APRN Residency Program Director
El Rio Health Center
08.2023 - Current
APRN Residency Program Core Faculty
El Rio Health Center
02.2023 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
El Rio Health Center
09.2019 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner Resident
El Rio Health Center
09.2019 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse
Tucson Medical Center
10.2006 - 12.2019
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Science - Community Health Services
Northern Arizona University
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