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MELINDA SMITH

MELINDA SMITH

Bloomburg,TX

Summary

Highly qualified and board certified FNP-C with 12 years of experience. I'm driven to build strong relationships with patients and families. Acts as patient advocate to achieve best possible outcomes. I'm pursuing full-time role as nurse practitioner in a stimulating environment with dynamic patient population.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse Practitioner

Precision Spine Care
03.2016 - 03.2025
  • Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
  • Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Educated patients on treatment options, epidural injections, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
  • Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
  • Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
  • Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
  • Performed joint injections, trigger point injections, and wound care.

Nurse Practitioner

Good Shepherd Hospital First in Pediatrics
04.2014 - 03.2016
  • Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
  • Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

Nurse Practitioner

Linden Family Medicine Clinic
05.2013 - 04.2014
  • Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
  • Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
  • Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR
12-2012

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Texas A&M University Texarkana
Texarkana, TX
05-2005

Associate of Science - Nursing

Texarkana College
Texarkana, TX
05-2002

Skills

  • Treatment Planning
  • Chronic disease management
  • Patient referrals
  • Prescribing medications
  • Direct patient care
  • Vaccination administration
  • Medication administration
  • Patient education
  • Therapeutic intervention
  • Patient examination
  • Health promotion

Timeline

Nurse Practitioner

Precision Spine Care
03.2016 - 03.2025

Nurse Practitioner

Good Shepherd Hospital First in Pediatrics
04.2014 - 03.2016

Nurse Practitioner

Linden Family Medicine Clinic
05.2013 - 04.2014

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Central Arkansas

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Texas A&M University Texarkana

Associate of Science - Nursing

Texarkana College

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