NATOSHA SMITH
Family Nurse Practitioner- Certified
Allen,Texas
Summary
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with 25+ years of Registered Nurse experience. Manages a monthly panel at Baylor Scott and White Quality Alliance. Assisted in significant improvements in health outcomes and medical cost savings as reflected by fewer hospital admissions, reduction in 30-day hospital readmission, and an increase in-network utilization management.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
RN Care Manager
Baylor Scott and White Quality Alliance/ACO
Dallas, TX
01.2019 - Current
- Facilitate post hospital transitions
- Coach patients in self-management and wellness
- Schedule GAPS closure
Personal Nurse Navigator
Humana Insurance Company
Louisville, KY
11.2013 - 01.2019
- Completed physical, psychological, emotional assessments
- Identified and coordinated appropriate care management
- Simplified workflow process for intake assessment.
Charge Nurse
Willis Knighton Medical Center
Shreveport, LA
05.2000 - 04.2014
- Managed 75 plus patients as a home health nurse
- In-serviced care team on various aspects of health conditions and management
- Served as a preceptor for new hires.
Staff Nurse
Highland Hospital
Shreveport, LA
05.1996 - 05.2000
- Staff nurse on a medical/surgical/oncology unit
- Assisted providers with bedside procedures
- Maintained exceptional proficiency in managing 7-10 patients
Staff Nurse
Louisiana State University Med Center
Shreveport, LA
05.1995 - 05.1996
- Gained excellent proficiency at managing 5-10 patients
- Educated patients on medications and disease processes
- Maintained open communication with preceptor to aid in growth
Education
Masters of Science - Nursing
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX 01.2019 - 12.2020
Master of Science - Clinical Research
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN 10.2016 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LA 08.1990 - 05.1995
Certification
FNP - Family Nurse Practitioner
Volunteer
Julia Healthcare - a free medical clinic serving the uninsured
1947 Ave K Building A Ste 400, Plano, TX 75074
Manager: Barbara Dewitt
Phone: 972-535-5099
Timeline
Masters of Science - Nursing
Texas Woman's University
01.2019 - 12.2020
RN Care Manager
Baylor Scott and White Quality Alliance/ACO
01.2019 - Current
Master of Science - Clinical Research
Walden University
10.2016 - 08.2018
Personal Nurse Navigator
Humana Insurance Company
11.2013 - 01.2019
Charge Nurse
Willis Knighton Medical Center
05.2000 - 04.2014
Staff Nurse
Highland Hospital
05.1996 - 05.2000
Staff Nurse
Louisiana State University Med Center
05.1995 - 05.1996
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University
08.1990 - 05.1995
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