Kimberly N. Smith, MSN, RN, CWON

Cell Phone 912-***-****

Email: actceo@r.postjobfree.com

Career Summary

I have been in the nursing profession for 9 years and have experience in an array of nursing disciplines. My professional roles have included qualities such as leadership, autonomy, teamwork and collaboration amongst multiple healthcare disciplines. Throughout my career the goal that I have always strived to achieve is providing quality patient care and I will continue this same concept in my nurse practitioner career.

Education:

Master of Science, Nursing May 2015

Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Nurse Specialist

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA 30302

Bachelor of Science, Nursing May 2007

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, GA 30118

Bachelor of Science, Biology Pre-Med August 2004

State University of West Georgia

Carrollton, GA 30118

Nurse Practitioner Clinical Rotations:

Occupational Health

45 hours Caduceus Occupational Health Douglasville, GA

Performed thorough head to toe assessments for occupational injuries and workers compensation cases

Treated 8-10 patients per day

Primary Care Clinic

180 hours Community Health Center, Austell, GA

Proficient in obtaining history and physical and assessments

Treated 10-12 patients per day

Women’s Health Services

135 Hours Acworth Health Department Acworth, GA

Performed pelvic exams and women’s health exams

Treated 8-10 patients per day

Proficient in obtaining history and physical assessments

Experience

Wellstar Cobb Hospital May 2013-Present

Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse

Burn ICU

Provides critical care to patients through the management of telemetry monitoring, vital signs, and the nursing process

Managed narcotic, insulin, cardiac drips

Implemented burn treatment and protocols on new burn victims. Assessed and intervened with appropriate medical and pain management

Preceptor to new employees

Daily rounding with burn surgical team for coordination and collaboration of care for burn patients

Proficient in dressing changes, burn treatments and treatment of other skin conditions

Improved documentation process for narcotics

Leader on unit based Press Ganey score committee. Implemented many efforts to promote quality patient care

Provided staff with resources, education and improved staff time management skills in the charge nurse role

Experienced with EPIC charting system

Visiting Nurse Health System March 2011-May 2013

Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse

Home Health

Autonomous position that encompassed the roles of consultant, educator, leadership and preceptor.

Direct patient care including dressing changes and ostomy/fistula pouching

Created strategies for cost effective management of supplies

Educated staff with development of critical thinking skill sets through instructional course training classes

Implemented plan of care pathways through a holistic and critical thinking approach to assist patients in the healing process

Collaborate with other healthcare disciplines to develop individualized plan of care for patients

Emory Adventist Hospital Feb 2011-July 2012

Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse

Independent consultant and educator to patients with wounds, ostomies, fistulas and incontinence issues

Developed plan of care through a holistic approach to assist patients in the healing process

Created and implemented pathways for treatment and prevention of pressure ulcers

Educated staff on assessing the staging of pressure ulcers and wound prevention

Performed various dressing changes

Emory University Hospital-Midtown June 2007-March 2011

Registered Nurse

Performed thorough nursing care using the nursing process

Prioritize nursing care and interventions for a group of assigned patients

Identifies complex and potential patient problems through continuity of care and continual evaluation

Delegates task to appropriate skilled staff

Experienced with Cerner charting system

Professional Certifications/Licensures

Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner Certification

Registered Nurse Licensure

Certification in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence

BLS Certified

ACLS Certified

ABLS Certified

Professional Activities

Member of GAPNA

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