Ryan Smothers
Crown Point,IN
Summary
Family Nurse Practitioner with a background in urgent care, correctional health, chronic disease support, and nursing leadership. Brings strong assessment, differential diagnosis, medication management, and patient education skills to deliver evidence-based primary care, coordinate follow-up, and support continuity across the lifespan.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Correctional Health Indiana LLC
Crown Point, Indiana
05.2026 - Current
- Conducted daily comprehensive patient assessments to inform care plans and improve patient management.
- Supported chronic care management for medically complex patients, enhancing patient health outcomes.
- Review and manage daily blood work results.
- Work with providers to support efficient care delivery.
- Monitored medical floor patients to ensure stability and deliver timely interventions.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Midwest Express
Munster, Indiana
12.2025 - 05.2026
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations and formulated differential diagnoses, initiating tailored pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments to address patient needs
- Managed acute and chronic conditions in fast-paced urgent care setting, applying evidence-based clinical guidelines to enhance patient outcomes
- Interpreted diagnostic studies and coordinated follow-up care, referrals, and continuity of care to ensure comprehensive patient management.
Registered Nurse- Nursing Supervisor
St. Mary's Hospital
Hobart, Indiana
02.2025 - 12.2025
- Coordinated staffing, patient flow, and interdisciplinary communication to enhance operational efficiency
- Communicated with case management, nursing staff, and administration to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Provided leadership during emergencies and acted as liaison between staff, providers, and administration
Registered Nurse- Float Pool- ED/ICU
St. Mary's Hospital
Hobart, Indiana
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Provided comprehensive patient care in emergent and intensive care settings across multiple units
- Assessed patient conditions and updated care plans at St. Mary's Hospital.
- Administered medications and monitored reactions across hospital inpatient units.
- Coordinated with physicians, therapists, and care teams on patient treatment.
Registered Nurse- Emergency Department
Halifax Hospital
Daytona Beach, Florida
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Assessed, triaged, and stabilized patients with acute and life-threatening conditions in level two trauma center
- Administered evidence-based emergency interventions, including IV access, phlebotomy, medication administration, and cardiac monitoring, improving patient outcomes
- Coordinated with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to facilitate timely, safe, and efficient patient care in high-volume setting
Registered Nurse- Stroke/Sepsis Coordinator
University of Florida Flagler Hospital
St. Augustine, Florida
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Coordinated hospital-wide stroke and sepsis programs, achieving compliance with evidence-based guidelines and accreditation standards
- Trained staff on stroke and sepsis recognition and treatment protocols to enhance rapid response initiatives
- Assessed University of Florida Flagler Hospital patients and documented changes in condition.
- Administered medications and monitored responses following hospital nursing protocols.
- Developed care plans with physicians, therapists, and case management staff.
Registered Nurse- Travel
Summit Medical Staffing
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided patient care across diverse hospital settings nationwide, quickly adapting to new units and patient populations to ensure continuity of care
- Supported hospitals during staffing shortages and surges, maintaining clinical competency and flexibility to meet patient needs
- Provided direct patient care during travel assignments through Summit Medical Staffing
- Assessed patient conditions and updated nursing plans across temporary facilities
- Administered medications and treatments following facility protocols and physician orders
Registered Nurse-Telemetry/MICU
St. Mary's Hospital
Kankakee, Illinois
07.2020 - 02.2022
- ICU: Provided critical care for ventilated and unstable patients, coordinating with providers to implement rapid treatment decisions.
- Telemetry Unit: Oversaw cardiac monitoring and administration of titratable and non-titratable IV medications while educating patients on chronic disease management.
- Delivered bedside care for patients across St. Mary's Hospital units
- Assessed patient conditions and documented findings in medical records
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
Purdue Global University
West Lafayette, Indiana10-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, Utah10-2022
Associate's - Applied Science in Nursing
Kankakee Community College
Kankakee, Illinois05-2020
Skills
- Comprehensive evaluations
- Differential diagnosis
- Health assessment and planning
- Medication management
- Diagnostic interpretation
- Chronic disease management
- Chronic care management
- Evidence-based practice
- Care coordination
- Patient education strategies
- Patient education
- Cross-functional collaboration
Certification
FNP-C (Indiana), BLS, ANCC/TNCC, DEA
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Correctional Health Indiana LLC
05.2026 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Midwest Express
12.2025 - 05.2026
Registered Nurse- Nursing Supervisor
St. Mary's Hospital
02.2025 - 12.2025
Registered Nurse- Float Pool- ED/ICU
St. Mary's Hospital
08.2024 - 02.2025
Registered Nurse- Emergency Department
Halifax Hospital
01.2024 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse- Stroke/Sepsis Coordinator
University of Florida Flagler Hospital
05.2023 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse- Travel
Summit Medical Staffing
02.2022 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse-Telemetry/MICU
St. Mary's Hospital
07.2020 - 02.2022
Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
Purdue Global University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate's - Applied Science in Nursing
Kankakee Community College