Kerry L. Smith, FNP-C
Canyon Lake,TX
Summary
Compassionate Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with over 10 years of comprehensive experience providing preventative and acute care, wellness exams, sports physicals, and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis. DOT certified. In-depth knowledge of EPIC and 3B.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Christus Trinity Clinic Oak Run
04.2024 - Current
- Conduct patient assessments and developed individualized care plans to optimize health outcomes.
- Administer vaccinations and performed minor procedures, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Educate patients on preventive care and chronic disease management to enhance overall wellness.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care strategies.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Christus Trinity Urgent Care
11.2022 - Current
- Treatment of urgent care presentations including DOT exams, Occupational Medicine exams and treatment, counsel patients, administer minor therapeutic procedures such as I&D, suturing, splinting, order and interpret xrays, labs and recommend treatments of patients who present for urgent care conditions.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Premise Health
07.2012 - Current
- Manage acute and chronic illnesses, order and interpret diagnostic tests relative to specific needs. Prescribe appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments. Monitor effectiveness of interventions, Health coaching and collaboration with other members of healthcare team. Women's health, school physicals, refer to specialists as needed. Perform minor surgical procedures such as sutures, skin biopsies, cryotherapy, incision and drainage, toenail extraction. Telehealth visits as needed
Family Nurse Practitioner
Vital Care Urgent Care, Midland
07.2017 - 03.2020
- Conduct physicals including DOT exams, provide treatment, counsel patients, administer minor therapeutic procedures such as I&D, suturing, splinting, order and interpret xrays, labs and recommend treatments of patients who present for urgent care conditions.
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, Team Leader
MIDLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WEST CAMPUS ED
10.2004 - 12.2012
Registered Nurse
CHRISTUS SPOHN SHORELINE ED
03.2003 - 09.2004
DETAR HOSPITAL ED
01.2002 - 03.2003
Charge Nurse
COGDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ED
06.1999 - 12.2001
Trauma Coordinator
MITCHELL COUNTY HOSPITAL
01.1999 - 06.1999
Charge Nurse
COGDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ED
04.1994 - 01.1999
Charge Nurse
COGDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
08.1993 - 04.1994
Registered Nurse
PORT ARTHUR GENERAL HOSPITAL, PRN POOL
03.1993 - 08.1993
Registered Nurse
LAKEHEAD PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL
08.1992 - 08.1993
Nurse Aid
PORT ARTHUR GENERAL HOSPITAL
07.1990 - 03.1993
Education
Post Master - Nursing Education
University of Texas
TylerMaster of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
Texas A & M University, TAMUCC
Corpus ChristiBSN - undefined
Texas Tech University Health Science Center (TTUHSC)
PermianGeneral Studies
Midland College
Associate Degree - Nursing
Confederation College Nursing
Thunder Bay, ON12.1991
General Science
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ONAccounting and Finance
Confederation College
Thunder Bay, ONSecondary High School Graduation Diploma - undefined
Sir Winston Churchill High School
Thunder Bay, ONSkills
- Wellness examinations
- Chronic disease management
- Treatment Plan Development
- Medical History Review
- ACLS, BLS certified
- DOT certified
- Prescribe Medication
- Health and Wellness Education
- Electronic Health Records Systems
- Urgent Care
- Interpreting Laboratory Results
- Laceration Repair and minor procedures
Certification
- DOT Certified
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification
- ACLS and CPR certified
- Post Masters Nursing Education Certificate
Affiliations
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Member, Texas Nurse Practitioners Member, Texas Nurses Association Member, American Nurses Association Member, Advanced Practice Nurses of Comal County Member.
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Christus Trinity Clinic Oak Run
04.2024 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Christus Trinity Urgent Care
11.2022 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Vital Care Urgent Care, Midland
07.2017 - 03.2020
Family Nurse Practitioner
Premise Health
07.2012 - Current
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, Team Leader
MIDLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WEST CAMPUS ED
10.2004 - 12.2012
Registered Nurse
CHRISTUS SPOHN SHORELINE ED
03.2003 - 09.2004
DETAR HOSPITAL ED
01.2002 - 03.2003
Charge Nurse
COGDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ED
06.1999 - 12.2001
Trauma Coordinator
MITCHELL COUNTY HOSPITAL
01.1999 - 06.1999
Charge Nurse
COGDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ED
04.1994 - 01.1999
Charge Nurse
COGDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
08.1993 - 04.1994
Registered Nurse
PORT ARTHUR GENERAL HOSPITAL, PRN POOL
03.1993 - 08.1993
Registered Nurse
LAKEHEAD PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL
08.1992 - 08.1993
Nurse Aid
PORT ARTHUR GENERAL HOSPITAL
07.1990 - 03.1993
BSN - undefined
Texas Tech University Health Science Center (TTUHSC)
General Studies
Midland College
General Science
Lakehead University
Accounting and Finance
Confederation College
Secondary High School Graduation Diploma - undefined
Sir Winston Churchill High School
Post Master - Nursing Education
University of Texas
Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
Texas A & M University, TAMUCC
Associate Degree - Nursing
Confederation College Nursing