Teresa Smith
Summary
Diagnose disease causes, symptoms and likely progression based on patient histories, examinations and diagnostic testing. Diligent about addressing every need with conscientious and detail-oriented approach. Offering 30+ years of medical experience and passion for helping patients improve health and wellness. Patient-focused Internist with wide range of experience in different body systems and non-surgical treatments. Connects easily to patients of different backgrounds and cultures to offer personalized care. Stays current on research for optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician
Med Center 1 Of Eastern Carolina
01.1993 - Current
- Instructed patients and families on medical diagnoses and treatment options.
- Delivered emergency treatment on-site and responded appropriately in urgent or emergency situations.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated emergency and chronic medical conditions.
- Took leading role in delivery of healthcare services and regularly reviewed services to spot trends or errors.
- Accessed patient health through interviews and physical examinations.
- Supervised physicians, mid-level practitioners and other health care providers and coordinated work.
- Collaborated with consulting physicians regarding care of patients.
- Documented interactions using correct format, codes and facility standards for optimal medical care.
- Conducted on-site sick call and chronic care clinics for patients.
- Completed basic in-office procedures with local or topical anesthetic.
- Supervised care given by other professional or non-professional personnel and instructed on proper techniques.
- Vaccinated patients against communicable diseases such as flu, pneumonia and COVID-19.
- Integrated patients' files with robust electronic health record system.
- Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions.
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
- Identified serious conditions and emergency situations and immediately referred to hospital for prompt care.
- Administered high level of care to patients using active listening and open-ended questioning.
- Implemented therapeutic regiments involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
- Stayed abreast of advances in treatments, emerging pharmaceutical applications and new diagnostic tools for application in Internal and Occupational medicine.
Assistant Professor/Physician
ECU School Of Medicine
05.1991 - 11.1992
- Instructed patients and families on medical diagnoses and treatment options.
- Delivered emergency treatment on-site and responded appropriately in urgent or emergency situations.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated emergency and chronic medical conditions.
- Took leading role in delivery of healthcare services and regularly reviewed services to spot trends or errors.
- I worked with Drs. Eric Ferrington, Cecil Rand and Jack Rose at Pavillion Internists as part of a pilot project back then to incorporate private practices into the ECU School of Medicine Family and I worked there about 18 months before buying Med Center 1 and I have been at Med Center 1 every since.
Education
M.D. - Medicine
ECU School of Medicine
Greenville NC05.1988
Skills
- Patient Care
- Cosmetic Procedures
- EMR Systems
- Skin Health Improvement
- Staff Training
- Diagnosing Conditions
- Patient Histories
- Disease Determination
- Medicare Knowledge
- Managing Diseases
- Managing Practice Operations
- Patient Examination
- Insurance Requirements
- Medical Records Management
- Test Results Explanation
- In-Office Surgical Procedures
- Direct Patient Care
- Follow-Up Care
- Medication Administration
- Physical Examinations
- Patient Management
- Specialist Referrals
- Patient Treatment Planning
- Complex Cases
- Dermatological Procedures
- Operational Standards
- Occupational Medicine
- Assessment Skills
- Insurance Practices
- Completing Physicals
- Dosage Calculation
- Hormonal Agents
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Incisional Biopsies
- Chart Updating
- Diagnosis and Prognosis
- Chronic and Acute Conditions
- Vaccinations and Physicals
- Licensed Medical Doctor
- Quality Medical Care
- Testing
Timeline
Physician
Med Center 1 Of Eastern Carolina
01.1993 - Current
Assistant Professor/Physician
ECU School Of Medicine
05.1991 - 11.1992
M.D. - Medicine
ECU School of Medicine
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