Tawnya Smith
Benson,AZ
Summary
Compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with 11 years of comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
CareMore
Tucson, AZ
09.2021 - Current
- Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
Nurse Practitioner Wound Care
CareMore
Tucson, AZ
05.2012 - Current
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular ulcers, diabetic ulcers, venous stasis ulcer, pressure ulcers.
- Maintained comprehensive understanding of genitourinary, gastrointestinal and integumentary systems and provided treatment for wounds impacting them.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Nurse Practitioner Disease Management
CareMore
Tucson, AZ
10.2011 - 09.2021
- Treated Type 2 Diabetes, Congestive Heart Failure, HTN, COPD, and Wound Care
- Remote Monitor Programs - Type 2 Diabetes, Congestive Heart Failure, HTN
- Anticoagulation Clinic- Coumadin
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
Flight Nurse
Air Methods
Safford, AZ
09.2008 - 10.2011
- Supervised enplaning, securing and deplaning of patients and liaised between medical and operational aircrews and support personnel to facilitate multidisciplinary care.
- Performed wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies and emergency treatment of patients transported by rotor-wing and fixed-wing aircraft.
- Planned, organized and positioned equipment and supplies for use in emergency conditions before, during and after transport.
- Maintained flight medicine knowledge base by attending mandatory meetings, performing chart and equipment reviews, skills labs and clinical rotations and participating in continuing education sessions for care and transport of critically ill and injured patients.
- Documented appropriate and accurate information for assessment and treatment during stabilization and transport.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Flight Nurse
Petroleum Helicopters
Tucson, AZ
01.2007 - 09.2008
- Supervised enplaning, securing and deplaning of patients and liaised between medical and operational aircrews and support personnel to facilitate multidisciplinary care.
- Performed wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies and emergency treatment of patients transported by rotor-wing and fixed-wing aircraft.
- Planned, organized and positioned equipment and supplies for use in emergency conditions before, during and after transport.
- Maintained flight medicine knowledge base by attending mandatory meetings, performing chart and equipment reviews, skills labs and clinical rotations and participating in continuing education sessions for care and transport of critically ill and injured patients.
- Documented appropriate and accurate information for assessment and treatment during stabilization and transport.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
University Medical Center Tucson
Tucson, AZ
01.2001 - 01.2007
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse
Flagstaff Medical Center, NAH
Flagstaff, Az
05.2000 - 01.2001
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Science
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ12.1999
Skills
- Test Results Interpretation
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Disease Prevention Education
- Primary Care
- Diabetes and Nutrition Treatments
- Wound Care
- Geriatric Treatment
- Telemedicine Appointments
- Chronic Health Problems
- Preventive Care
- Individualized Care Plans
- Medication Prescribing
Affiliations
American Nursing Credentialing Center
Arizona Nurses Association
The Southern Arizona Advanced Practice Nurse - Nurse Practitioner Society
Certification
- American Nursing Credentialing - ANCC 2011
- Wound Care Certified - National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy - 2012 to present
Timeline
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
CareMore
09.2021 - Current
Nurse Practitioner Wound Care
CareMore
05.2012 - Current
Nurse Practitioner Disease Management
CareMore
10.2011 - 09.2021
Flight Nurse
Air Methods
09.2008 - 10.2011
Flight Nurse
Petroleum Helicopters
01.2007 - 09.2008
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
University Medical Center Tucson
01.2001 - 01.2007
Registered Nurse
Flagstaff Medical Center, NAH
05.2000 - 01.2001
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Northern Arizona University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Science
Pima Community College
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