Sherry Smith
Rockwell,NC
Summary
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of experience in patient assessments and treatment planning. Skilled in clinical decision making and fostering effective communication within interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Merritt Med Care- Mentorship With Dr Benjamin Gains
02.2026 - 04.2026
- Collaborated with Dr Gans in the evaluation and management of acute and chronic medical conditions in urgent care and primary care setting.
- Participated in patient assessments, diagnostic review and treatment planning to maintain and strengthen clinical competencies.
- Maintained proficiency in clinical decision making, documentation, and standards of care through ongoing professional development.
- Reviewed laboratory and diagnostic findings and discussed evidence-based practice management strategies.
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Signature Weightloss and Wellness
04.2015 - 01.2024
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments, medication management, preventive counseling and lifestyle interventions.
- Developed individualized care plans based on patient needs and evidence-based practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care delivery and outcomes.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation of patient encounters and treatments.
- Evaluated treatment effectiveness and adjusted plans as necessary for optimal results.
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Carolinas Hospitalist Group-Atrium Health
06.2013 - 08.2015
- Performed admissions, daily rounds and discharges for hospitalized adults patients with acute and chronic conditions.
- Conducted patient assessments, developed treatment plans, and managed medications.
- Evaluated patient's progress and developed evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with the physician team.
- Ordered, interpreted and acted upon laboratory, diagnostic, and imaging studies
- Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication in order to provide personalized care plans.
- Promoted preventive health initiatives to decrease disease incidence and improve overall community wellness.
Education
Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC05-2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
Concord, NC08-2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cabarrus College of Health Science
Concord, NC08-2005
Skills
- Acute care management
- Health promotion
- Diagnostic reasoning
- Preventative
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Chronic disease management
- Advanced health assessment
- Clinical decision making
- Medical charting
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time management
Certification
- Licensed Family Nurse Practitioner - #5006352 (Inactive, eligible for immediate reactivation upon employment)
- Licensed Registered Nurse - (Active) #201243
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board, AANPCB - (Active) July,3,2013 through July 2, 2028
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support
Timeline
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Merritt Med Care- Mentorship With Dr Benjamin Gains
02.2026 - 04.2026
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Signature Weightloss and Wellness
04.2015 - 01.2024
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Carolinas Hospitalist Group-Atrium Health
06.2013 - 08.2015
Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner
Winston-Salem State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cabarrus College of Health Science