Vanquiece Smith NP-C, MSN, DNP
Waddell,AZ
Summary
Skilled empathetic Nurse Practitioner focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Calm, understanding professional bringing over 20 years of experience in diagnosing, evaluating and treating acute and chronic medical conditions through physical examinations and testing. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Luxxe Weight Loss And Wellness
2021.01 - Current
- Primarily provide assessment and medical managed weight loss services via virtual visits which include full hormonal assessment with obesity and disease management
- Provide primary care and simple urgent care services via telehealth/telemedicine, remote visits.
- Diagnosis and treat remotely via telemedicine for several ailments including cold & flu, UTI, STD, birth control, obesity, weight loss, erectile dysfunction, women's health, hair loss, allergy, skin conditions and more.
- Assessed and diagnosed patients, to provide disease management, medication education and appropriate treatment plans in a timely manner.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes of obesity and other diseases.
Family Nurse Practitioner
PRN NP Medical Services LLC
2019.08 - 2023.08
- Provide primary care and simple urgent care services via telehealth/telemedicine, virtual visits.
- Diagnosis and treat via telemedicine several ailments including cold & flu, UTI, STD, birth control, weight loss, erectile dysfunction, women's health, hair loss, allergy, skin conditions
- Provide patient education on the recommended preventive treatments, screenings, and vaccines.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
- Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
- Provide disease management and medication education.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Matrix Medical Network
2019.07 - 2023.07
- Provide in-home housecalls and virtual visits and annual comprehensive physical assessments and interpretation of lab/test results that may include QuantoFlo (peripheral vascular disease screening) and A1C Now (hemoglobin A1C blood test) to Medicare patients with chronic diseases such diabetes, hypertension, coronary artery disease, hyperlipidemia, and other chronic diseases.
- Make appropriate patient diagnoses and recommend treatment and follow up with primary care physician
- Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
- Provide patient education on the recommended preventive treatments, screenings, and vaccines.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
- Provide patient with education and kits for iFOBT (Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood Test) or other colon cancer screening.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Family Nurse Practitioner
UnitedHealth Group-Panama City, FL
2015.06 - 2020.08
- Provide housecalls and and in-home annual comprehensive physical assessments and interpretation of lab/test results that may include QuantoFlo (peripheral vascular disease screening) and A1C Now (hemoglobin A1C blood test) to Medicare patients with chronic diseases such Diabetes, Hypertension, Coronary Artery Disease, Hyperlipidemia, and other chronic diseases.
- Make appropriate patient diagnoses and recommend treatment and follow up with primary care physician.
- Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
- Provide patient education on the recommended preventive treatments, screenings, and vaccines
- Provide patient with education and kits for iFOBT (Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood Test) or other colon cancer screening.
RN
Caresouth Home Health Care-Panama City, FL
2011.05 - 2015.05
- Worked as RN at home care agency with the responsibility of case managing up to 75 patients and supervising up to 2 - 3 employees
- Worked as an active preceptor to new hires such LPNs and RNs.
- Played a key role in patient management and care, education, and evaluation.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
- Good collaboration skills on an interdisciplinary team of physicians, RNs, LPNs, social workers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and home health aides
- Actively participated in development and implementation of individual treatment plans for patients with broad range of mental and physical issues
- Ensured that doctor' orders were effectively carried out, including testing, medical procedures, consultations, and stat orders.
RN
Omni Home Health-Panama City, FL
2009.05 - 2012.05
- Worked as RN at home care agency with the responsibility of case managing up to 75 patients and supervising up to 2 - 3 employees.
- Worked as an active preceptor for new hires such as LPNs and RNs.
- Played a key role in patient management and care, education, and evaluation.
- Good collaboration skills on an interdisciplinary team of physicians, RNs, LPNs, social workers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and home health aides.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Actively participated in development and implementation of individual treatment plans for patients with broad range of mental and physical conditions and chronic diseases.
- Ensured that doctor' orders were effectively carried out, including testing and labs, medical procedures, consultations, and stat orders.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- 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.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
RN
Bay Medical Center-Panama City, FL
2008.05 - 2009.05
- Patient daily assignment included 5-7 patients per shift, job requirements included medication administration, wound care, management, supervising, patient care and collaboration with other disciplines in a hospital setting
- Ensured that doctor' orders were effectively carried out, including testing and labs, medical procedures, consultations, and stat orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
LPN
Panama City Nursing Center-Panama City, FL
2004.04 - 2008.05
- Caring for elderly patients in long-term care setting
- Patient management over the care of 35 elderly patients in a long-term care setting
- Job requirements included patient assessments, supervising, medical treatments, medication administration and wound/ skin care
- Ensured that doctor' orders were effectively carried out, including testing and labs, medical procedures, and stat orders.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
Education
Doctorate of Nursing Practice in Nursing Practice -
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN01.2021
Master of Science in Nursing -
Herzing University
Milwaukee, WI01.2014
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL01.2012
Associates in Arts -
Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, FL01.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, FL12.2008
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Tom P Haney Technical Center
Panama City, FL01.2004
Skills
- Primary care
- IOS
- Medication Administration
- Nursing
- Critical Care Experience
- Triage
- Hospital Experience
- Laboratory Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Nurse Management
- Patient Care
- Case Management
- Pain Management
- Experience Administering Injections
- Home Care
- Medicare
- HEDIS
- Telehealth, remote care
- Critical care experience
- Hospital experience
- Laboratory experience
- Supervising experience
- HIPAA
- Machine learning
- EMR systems
- Suturing
- Acute care
- Preventive Care
- Patient Education
- Health Promotion
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Differential diagnosis
- Patient Examination
- Treatment Plan Development
Certification
- Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
- DEA Certification
- APRN
- RN License
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- AED Certification
- Case Management
- GAPNA
Assessments
- Clinical judgment, Proficient, 01/2022, Assessing a patient's condition and implementing the appropriate medical intervention
- Medical terminology, Proficient, 01/2022, Understanding and using medical terminology
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Luxxe Weight Loss And Wellness
2021.01 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
PRN NP Medical Services LLC
2019.08 - 2023.08
Family Nurse Practitioner
Matrix Medical Network
2019.07 - 2023.07
Family Nurse Practitioner
UnitedHealth Group-Panama City, FL
2015.06 - 2020.08
RN
Caresouth Home Health Care-Panama City, FL
2011.05 - 2015.05
RN
Omni Home Health-Panama City, FL
2009.05 - 2012.05
RN
Bay Medical Center-Panama City, FL
2008.05 - 2009.05
LPN
Panama City Nursing Center-Panama City, FL
2004.04 - 2008.05
Doctorate of Nursing Practice in Nursing Practice -
Capella University
Master of Science in Nursing -
Herzing University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Jacksonville University
Associates in Arts -
Gulf Coast State College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gulf Coast State College
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Tom P Haney Technical Center
- Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
- DEA Certification
- APRN
- RN License
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- AED Certification
- Case Management
- GAPNA
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