Shameka Time, MSN, AGNP-C
Margate,FL
Summary
Board-certified Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner with over 8 years of combined nursing experience across outpatient, long-term care, post-acute, public health, and inpatient settings. Skilled in managing chronic and acute conditions in medically complex adult and geriatric populations, with a focus on early intervention and hospital avoidance. Proficient in advanced clinical assessments, care planning, and medication optimization, including polypharmacy risk reduction. Experienced in ICD-10/CPT coding, Medicare/Medicaid compliance, and multiple EMR platforms. Recognized for clinical precision, interdisciplinary collaboration, and systems-level thinking to improve outcomes, streamline care, and strengthen patient engagement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinic/LTC Nurse Practitioner
SMS Medical
06.2025 - Current
- Provide comprehensive primary and chronic care management to adult and geriatric patients across outpatient and skilled nursing settings.
- Perform clinical triage for new symptoms, exacerbations, and emergent changes—intervening early to reduce unnecessary emergency transfers.
- Conduct complex assessments, initiate diagnostic workups, and develop individualized treatment plans with a focus on preventative care.
- Lead family-centered discussions related to prognosis, advanced directives, and goals of care.
- Collaborate with nursing leadership to support clinical education, address patient safety concerns, and implement care coordination strategies.
- Consulted regularly by nursing staff for timely assessment and management of acute clinical concerns.
Pulmonary/Acute Nurse Practitioner
Ferrer Pulmonary Institute
05.2024 - 11.2025
- Independently manage acute and chronic pulmonary conditions in post-acute and long-term care settings, including COPD exacerbations, pneumonia, asthma, and respiratory failure.
- Perform rapid assessments of acute changes in condition, using diagnostics such as chest X-rays, POCUS, and spirometry to support timely decision-making.
- Initiate and adjust treatment regimens to stabilize patients and prevent readmissions, with a focus on optimizing respiratory function and patient safety.
- Serve as the lead provider during episodes of acute respiratory distress, coordinating with facility teams to escalate care when needed and ensure continuity.
- Educate nursing and ancillary staff on recognizing early signs of decompensation and implementing immediate interventions.
Nurse Educator
Southeastern College
03.2022 - 03.2025
- Develop instructional materials for classroom and clinical preparation of 80 nursing students.
- Design and update curriculum for students while ensuring alignment with current nursing practice, evidence-based guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
- Deliver engaging lectures, discussions, and presentations on complex medical concepts.
- Evaluate students' knowledge, skills, and clinical performance by administering quizzes, standardized exams, and projects.
- Supervise and mentor student nurses during various clinical rotations, providing exposure to diverse care settings.
Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care/SNF/LTC
MANA Health Partners
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Utilize evidence-based guidelines to optimize medication regimens, reducing polypharmacy risks while enhancing treatment efficacy and patient adherence.
- Serve as the on-site Nurse Practitioner across skilled nursing and long-term care facilities, managing primary care follow-ups and urgent clinical needs.
- Conduct focused assessments and initiate prompt interventions for a wide range of acute conditions, including infections, respiratory distress, falls, pain crises, and new neurological symptoms.
- Collaborate closely with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams to ensure alignment of care plans, reduce unnecessary hospital transfers, and support resident stability.
- Enhance continuity of care by maintaining thorough documentation, follow-up protocols, and real-time communication with primary providers and families.
Infection Preventionist
Florida Dept. of Health
04.2021 - 09.2023
- Lead investigations into infectious disease outbreaks, utilizing epidemiological methods to identify root causes and containment strategies.
- Conducted audits of healthcare facilities to assess their infection control practices in strict accordance with evidence-based guidelines.
- Deliver ongoing education and mentorship initiatives focused on promoting best practices in infection prevention.
- Oversaw and actively participated in skills fair events and educated participants on critical topics, including PPE donning and doffing, cleaning, and disinfection, CAUTI prevention, trachea care, and hand washing.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing
Capella University
02-2026
Master of Science in Nursing -
Walden University
02-2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Capella University
12-2020
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Mercy Hospital College of Nursing
04-2019
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Southeastern College
03-2017
Skills
- Clinical Expertise
- Acute & Chronic Disease Management
- Pulmonary & Respiratory Care
- Symptom Triage & Stabilization
- Hospital Avoidance & Transition Planning
- Palliative & End-of-Life Discussions
- Reduce RTH Technical Proficiency
- Diagnostic Interpretation (Labs, Imaging, POCUS)
- EMR Systems: EPIC, AthenaOne, Cerner, Meditech, PCC
- ICD-10/CPT Coding & Documentation Standards
- Leadership & Collaboration
- Interdisciplinary Team Coordination
- Staff Education & Clinical Mentorship
- Protocol Implementation & QI Initiatives
- Patient & Family Communication Care Delivery Models
- Post-Acute & LTC Integration
- Telehealth & Remote Monitoring
- Risk Stratification & Preventive Care
- Medication Optimization & Polypharmacy Management
Certification
- APRN, 11031605, FL, 05/01/24
- APRN, F312113-01, NY, 05/01/24
- Certification in Infection Control, CBIC, 2023
- ACLS & BLS, American Heart Association, 05/01/26
- NPI: 1558957100
Timeline
Clinic/LTC Nurse Practitioner
SMS Medical
06.2025 - Current
Pulmonary/Acute Nurse Practitioner
Ferrer Pulmonary Institute
05.2024 - 11.2025
Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care/SNF/LTC
MANA Health Partners
05.2024 - 06.2024
Nurse Educator
Southeastern College
03.2022 - 03.2025
Infection Preventionist
Florida Dept. of Health
04.2021 - 09.2023
Master of Science in Nursing -
Walden University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Capella University
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Mercy Hospital College of Nursing
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing
Capella University
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Southeastern College