Karen Smith
Broomall,PA
Summary
Highly qualified and board certified Nurse Practitioner driven to build strong relationships with patients, families and students. Acts as patient advocate to achieve best possible outcomes. Qualified Nurse Practitioner with six years of experience in a leadership nursing role. Adept at critical care and management with training in patient education and leadership. 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
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
CRNP
Rose Tree Medical Associates
03.2017 - Current
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Liaised with healthcare teams to determine best course of action for patients.
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
- Listened to patient concerns and detailed alternative therapies for treatment of health conditions.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
- Provided patient-centered care in variety of clinical settings.
RN CASE MANAGER
Penn Internal Medicine
06.2012 - 03.2016
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Education
AANP
Board Certified CRNPPa Coalition Nurse Practitioners
PennsylvaniaSo Chester County Nurse Practitioners Association
Souther Chester County Chapter Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Widener University
Chester, PA08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Neumann University
Aston Mills, PA05.1981
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Acute and Chronic Health Issues
- Health and Wellness Education
- Health Promotion
- Primary Care
- Clinical Leadership
- Patient Follow-Up
- Geriatric Treatment
- Patient-Centered Care
Timeline
CRNP
Rose Tree Medical Associates
03.2017 - Current
RN CASE MANAGER
Penn Internal Medicine
06.2012 - 03.2016
AANP
Pa Coalition Nurse Practitioners
So Chester County Nurse Practitioners Association
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Widener University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Neumann University
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