Nurse Practitioner

Teresa Little Smith MSN, FNP-BC, APRN

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Clinton, C T 06413 ************@*****.***

Skill Highlights

Chronic disease management including Types 1 and Annual preventive care, sports, school, and

2 DM, Thyroid disorders, Hypertension, preoperative physicals

Hyperlipidemia and Asthma Billing and coding

Evaluation and treatment of acute episodic illness Strong clinical judgment and case management

Well-women health care, STI/STD counseling, skills

Contraceptive management, menopause, Consistently recognized by co-workers, patients and

osteoporosis families for compassionate care and cultural

sensitivity

Professional Experience

Adjunct Faculty 01/2013 - Current

Yale University New Haven, CT

Adjunct Faculty for School of Nursing Physical Assessment Lab, spring semester, for nursing students in the

GEPN program.

Family Nurse Practitioner 07/2012 - 08/2013

Dr. Susanna Thomas, Family Medicine Associates Old Saybrook, CT

Primary Care of patients age 13 and older, including care of geriatric and frail elderly patients, and well-women's

annual and preventive healthcare including contraceptive management,

Successful implementation of diabetes management plans for patients with Type 1 and 2 diabetes as evidenced by

reduction in Hemoglobin A1c levels by 1-2 points,

Development and implementation of Prolia protocol,

Facilitation of patient independence through diet, exercise and lifestyle modifications; measurable outcomes

include reduction in weight, BP and lipid levels,

Significant contribution to expansion of patient base through patient and professional referrals,

18-25 patient visits daily,

Use of EMR and e-scribe.

Family Nurse Practitioner 09/2011 - 07/2012

Dr. Robert Lang Madison, CT

Diagnosis and management of Endocrine disorders including Types 1 and 2 Diabetes, Thyroid disorders and

osteopenia/osteoporosis,

Patient and family education with individualized plans of care for lifestyle management,

Integration of complementary and alternative therapies including holistic and complementary alternative care and

nutraceutical supplementation,

15-18 patient visits daily.

Family Nurse Practitioner 11/2010 - 09/2011

Dr. Helar E. Campos and Family Practice Associates New London, CT

Primary Care of an under-served patient population, ages 2 months to geriatric/fragile elderly patients,

Well women's health care including STD testing and contraceptive management,.

Preoperative, "Welcome to Medicare," annual, sports and school physicals,

Insulin pump management,

Patient and family education,

Education and training of Medical Assistant staff regarding clinical procedures, OSHA and Universal

Precautions,

Use of EMR.

Clinical Resource Nurse 04/2008 - 10/2010

Hospital of Saint Raphael New Haven, CT

Nursing Staff Development,

In-service education, orientation programs, and mentor to nursing staff,

Development of critical thinking skills in novice nursing staff, through integration of physical assessment

findings, laboratory data and patient status,

Key member of "Rapid Response" team for clinical emergencies and "code" situations.

Staff Nurse, Coronary Intensive Care Unit 01/2006 - 09/2007

Lawrence and Memorial Hospital New London, CT

Care of critically ill patients with MI, CHF, uncontrolled HTN,

Pre- and post- procedure care of patients undergoing elective PTCA (newly implemented program),

Code management,

Patient and family education.

Registered Nurse, Intermediate and Coronary Care Units 02/2004 - 01/2006

Middlesex Memorial Hospital Middletown, CT

Care of critically ill medical, surgical and cardiac patients,

Pre- and post- angiography care,

Team collaboration in Interdisciplinary rounds,

Patient and family education.

Registered Nurse-Hospice Home Care 02/2004 - 01/2005

Middlesex Memorial Hospital Middletown, CT

End of life and Palliative Care of terminally ill patients,

Pain management,

Medicare guidelines regarding Hospice benefit,

Interdisciplinary collaboration,

Patient and family counseling and education.

Surgical Care Coordinator, GI/GU surgery 01/2002 - 02/2004

Yale-New Haven Hospital New Haven, CT

Utilization review, performance improvement and discharge planning,

In-service education to nursing and surgical house staff,

Collaboration with interdisciplinary team to consistently meet departmental goals of reducing length of stay and

decreasing time of discharge,

Member of hospital-based initiative "Striving for Excellence," and co-chair Clinical Effectiveness sub-committee;

Professional Development Committee; Six-Sigma training.

Registered Nurse-Interventional Radiology 09/2000 - 01/2002

Yale New Haven Hospital New Haven, CT

Conscious sedation, cardiac and respiratory monitoring, and procedural care of patient undergoing peripheral

vascular and neurological imaging,

Pre- and post-procedural care and discharge planning,

Patient and family education.

Community Health Nurse 09/1999 - 09/2000

VNA of South Central CT New Haven, CT

Nursing care and case management for patients on Cardiac and IV teams

Preceptor to nursing students in Community Health Nursing

Proficiency in Medicare and Medicaid guidelines

Community Health Nurse 02/1998 - 09/2000

VNS, Inc Branford, CT

Primary care, case management of and discharge planning for medical, surgical, and chronic geriatric clients in

the home

Proficiency in Medicare and Medicaid guidelines

Clinical Nurse III, Surgical Intensive Care Unit 09/1988 - 02/1999

Hospital of Saint Raphael New Haven, CT

Clinical expert in neurosurgical, cardiovascular, thoracic and trauma patients.

Member of SICU-based Education Council: preceptor to new staff, student nurses and paramedic students;

unit-based educator for blood glucose monitoring; lecturer for hospital-based critical care course; in-service

education regarding management of patients with Cardiogenic Shock, Pulmonary Embolism, and Twelve lead

EKG interpretation.

Code management.

Primary Nursing Task Force.

Off-shift Charge responsibilities.

Nursing Grand Rounds, "Care of the Patient Following Devastating Neurological Injury.". 08/1986 - 09/1988

Registered Nurse New London, CT

Lawrence and Memorial Hospital

Care of critically ill patients in the Coronary and Intensive Care Units, 07/1985 - 07/1986

Registered Nurse Tallahassee, FL

Tallahassee Community Hospital

Staff nurse in a combined Medical/Surgical/Coronary Intensive Care Unit. 07/1984 - 07/1985

Registered Nurse Cambridge, MA

Sancta Maria Hospital

Care of patients on a medical unit, including long-term patients requiring ventilatory support or terminal weaning.

Clinical proficiency in peritoneal dialysis and EKG strip interpretation.

2010

Education

Master of Science: Fairfield University - Family Nurse Practitioner

Fairfield, CT

1993

GPA 3.91

Bachelor of Science: Southern CT State University - Nursing 1984

New Haven, CT

Diploma: New England Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing - Nursing

Boston, Massachusetts

Certifications

ANCC board certification, Family Nurse Practitioner, granted 8/25/10.

State of CT APRN license, granted 10/6/10, expires 10/31/14.

State of CT RN license, granted 8/3/87, expires 10/31/14.

Affiliations

CT-APRN's

ANCC

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