Brenda Smith Nettles
Severn, MD 21144
(443)
Email: ********@****.***
OBJECTIVE: Seeking an opportunity for professional development as a nurse
practitioner, providing comprehensive care for surgical
patients across the continuum.
EDUCATION: MASTER OF SCIENCE
University of Maryland
2004 - 2006 Baltimore, Maryland
Board Certified Acute Care Nurse
Practitioner: 2007-Present
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN
NURSING
Georgia Southwestern State University
1997 - 1999 Americus, Georgia 31709
Graduated December 1999
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN NURSING
Georgia Southwestern State University
1994 - 1997 Americus, Georgia 31709
Licensed Registered Professional
Nurse: 1997 - Present
EXPERIENCE:
ACUTE CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER
SURGICAL ONCOLOGY & ENDOCRINE SURGERY
2008-Present The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland 21287
. Coordinator of outpatient clinical services
. Collaborates with physician team to develop clinical
plan
. Reviews laboratory and diagnostic testing in
preparation for surgery
. Diagnosis and management of acute and chronic
conditions
. Develops and implements plans for post-operative care
. Provides education to patients and their families
ACUTE CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER
THORACIC SURGERY
2007-2008 The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland 21287
. Coordinator of clinical practice across the continuum
of care
. Collaborates with physician team to develop clinical
plan
. Reviews laboratory and diagnostic testing in
preparation for surgery
. Diagnosis and management of acute and chronic
conditions
. Develops and implements plans for post-operative care
. Provides education to patients and their families
ACUTE CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER/CLINICAL NURSE
SPECIALIST
2005-2006 PROGRAM'S CLINICAL EXPERIENCES
. St. Joseph's Hospital (MSICU) Dr. Francis Khoo
. Sinai Hospital (Heart Center at Sinai) Rebecca Turner
CRNP
. Frederick Memorial Hospital (Orthopedics) Kate Smith
CNS
. UM/Shock Trauma (Soft Tissue Service) Patricia Martin
CRNP
NURSE CLINICIAN II E
CARDIAC PROGRESSIVE CARE UNIT
2000 - 2006 The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland 21287
( Provided direct post operative care of
cardiac and thoracic surgical patients
( Supervised a staff of ten healthcare
professionals as charge nurse
( Coordinated programs as Chairperson of
Education Committee
( Serves as mentor and preceptor to
nursing staff and students
( Completed staff peer and yearly
performance evaluations
( Resource for wound care and collection of pressure
ulcer data
REGISTERED NURSE CARDIOVASCULAR
SURGERY/
CARDIAC CARE STEPDOWN UNIT
1998 - 2000 Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Albany, Georgia 31707
( Provided direct patient care for medical and
surgical patients
( Supervised six members of a health
care team as charge nurse
( Coordinated activities as Captain of the Pride of
Affiliation Team
( Served as a mentor to nursing students in clinical
setting
ACTIVITIES: LOGISTICS HEALTH INCORPORATED
RESERVE HEALTH READINESS PROGRAM
2009-Present CLINICIAN
La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601
( Completes required periodic health
assessments for service members
( Performs focus exams for acute and
chronic symptoms
( Provides health promotion information to
promote healthy lifestyles
( Serves as clinical resource for
administrative staff and fellow clinician