KRISTIN SMITH CNM, ARNP
Tacoma,WA
Summary
I am a Certified Nurse Midwife with 23 years of experience as an ARNP, and 30 years as a Registered Nurse. Provides a full scope of quality midwifery and women's health care throughout a woman's lifespan, including antepartum, labor and delivery, postpartum care, contraception, and a broad spectrum of women's health care throughout the lifespan. Seeking a part-time or full-time position as a Certified Nurse Midwife or Women's Health Nurse Practitioner.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nurse Midwife
Franciscan Women's Health
Federal Way, WA
04.2016 - Current
- Provide comprehensive prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care to diverse patient populations.
- Provide all aspects of intrapartum care, including low-risk and high-risk patients.
- Surgical assistant for cesarean sections.
- Conduct routine gynecological examinations to maintain women's reproductive health, including fertility planning and contraception (prescribing, IUD insertion, and Nexplanon insertion).
- Provide comprehensive gynecologic care from adolescents to postmenopausal phases of life. Evaluate and treat PCOS, abnormal bleeding, and menopause care. Perform endometrial biopsies.
- Provide health promotion and disease prevention, and recommend lifestyle changes, such as diet modifications or exercise regimens, for improved outcomes.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
Certified Nurse Midwife
U.S. Army, Madigan Army Medical Center
Tacoma, Washington
03.2012 - 09.2015
- Chief Midwifery Service.
- Provided full-scope midwifery care to include obstetrics and gynecology.
- Special Project Officer, Center for Nursing Science and Research, Oct. - Dec. 2015
Certified Nurse Midwife
U.S. Army Active Duty
Fort Stewart, Georgia
07.2008 - 02.2012
- Chief OB-GYN Clinic, Chief Midwifery Service.
- Provided full-scope midwifery care, obstetrics, and gynecology services.
Certified Nurse Midwife
U.S. Army Active Duty
Fort Campbell, KY
09.2005 - 06.2008
- Head Nurse of Labor and Delivery and the Mother-Baby Units for two years, while also providing full-scope midwifery care.
- Full-scope midwifery care as a staff-certified nurse midwife, prior to assuming a leadership role.
- Adjunct faculty for Vanderbilt University, site coordinator for midwifery students
Certified Nurse Midwife
U.S. Army
Fort Stewart, Georgia
07.2002 - 07.2005
- Provided full-scope midwifery care in obstetrics and gynecology.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
U.S. Army
, Kuwait / Iraq
02.2003 - 07.2003
- Provided emergency medical care in combat situations. Administered advanced first aid and life-saving techniques to injured personnel.
- Collaborated with military personnel to coordinate medical evacuation procedures.
- Trained soldiers on basic first aid and emergency response protocols.
Staff Nurse Obstetrics and Gynecology
U.S. Army Active Duty
Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii
09.1994 - 06.2000
- Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery, for 4 years.
- Head Nurse and Staff Nurse of the Obstetrics (antepartum/postpartum) and Gynecologic Surgery units for 2 years.
Education
Master's Degree - Midwifery / Women's Health Nurse Pracitioner
Oregon Health Science University
Portland, OR06-2002
Bachelor of Nursing -
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA06-1992
Skills
- Provide independent, preventive, therapeutic, and comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care throughout a woman's lifespan
- Provide comprehensive antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care
- Collaborate with physicians and other HCPs when caring for women with obstetric, gynecologic, and general medical complications in both the ambulatory and inpatient settings
- Perform and/or request laboratory, radiological, and other diagnostic and screening tests
- Administer appropriate analgesia and anesthesia
- Teach OB/GYN patients, nurses, support staff, and AP students Facilitate Centering Group Prenatal Care
- Experience in leadership, management, team building, and process improvement
- Surgical assist for cesarean sections
- IUD and Nexplanon insertion and removal
- Endometrial biopsies
Affiliations
- I enjoy all types of outdoor activities in nature, gardening, travel, exercise, horses, and learning something new everyday
Accomplishments
- 27 years Active Duty Army, 4 years Enlisted and 23 years as an Officer, LTC Army Retired
- Command and General Staff College
- Multiple military awards
- 2002 Dean's List OHSU
- 1991 Dean's List and Distinguished Military Graduate SJSU
Certification
- Certified Nurse Midwife ACNM # 108000 (2002 - Present)
- ARNP Washington State Exp. July 2026 RN Washington State Exp. July 2026
- DEA License Exp. Feb 2027 NPI # 1174718233
- Basic Cardiac Life Support Exp.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Nurse Midwife
Franciscan Women's Health
04.2016 - Current
Certified Nurse Midwife
U.S. Army, Madigan Army Medical Center
03.2012 - 09.2015
Certified Nurse Midwife
U.S. Army Active Duty
07.2008 - 02.2012
Certified Nurse Midwife
U.S. Army Active Duty
09.2005 - 06.2008
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
U.S. Army
02.2003 - 07.2003
Certified Nurse Midwife
U.S. Army
07.2002 - 07.2005
Staff Nurse Obstetrics and Gynecology
U.S. Army Active Duty
09.1994 - 06.2000
Master's Degree - Midwifery / Women's Health Nurse Pracitioner
Oregon Health Science University
Bachelor of Nursing -
San Jose State University